How we can helpWe offer information, advice and support to children and their families. We also provide advice for professionals and anyone concerned about a child affected by life threatening illness or bereavement.
You may have questions such as:
"Should my 7 year old go to my husband's funeral?"
"How do I explain to my child her father has cancer?"
"My wife is seriously ill and isn't going to get better, how do I tell my teenage children?"
"How do I tell my child the truth about how his father took his life?"
Or you might be concerned about your child's behaviour and the impact on them of bereavement or a life threatening illness in the family.
We provide a range of services which include:
- Telephone advice and support
- Direct work with children and young people either at home or school
- Opportunities for children and families to meet together and share their experiences at group events that take place throughout the year
How we can helpWe offer information, advice and support to children and their families. We also provide advice for professionals and anyone concerned about a child affected by life threatening illness or bereavement.
You may have questions such as:
"Should my 7 year old go to my husband's funeral?"
"How do I explain to my child her father has cancer?"
"My wife is seriously ill and isn't going to get better, how do I tell my teenage children?"
"How do I tell my child the truth about how his father took his life?"
Or you might be concerned about your child's behaviour and the impact on them of bereavement or a life threatening illness in the family.
We provide a range of services which include:
- Telephone advice and support
- Direct work with children and young people either at home or school
- Opportunities for children and families to meet together and share their experiences at group events that take place throughout the year
Children and young people
Do you know somebody with a serious illness or has someone close to you died? You may feel:
• Angry
• Confused
• Sad
• Worried
There are times when your feelings can seem overwhelming and hard to cope with.
It might also be difficult to share your feelings with people you are close to, particularly if they are also grieving. Although you may not know anyone else this has happened to, you are not alone at Daisy's Dream every year we see hundreds of children and young people that have similar experiences to yours.
You might find it helpful to talk to someone outside your immediate circle of friends and family. Our family workers are able to visit you, we can then plan the best way forward to offer you support. This could be direct face to face support either at home or school, it may also include inviting you to our group events.
Our service is confidential and we will always try to respect your confidentiality unless we feel your safety may be at risk. If you are under the age of 18 we will need permission from a parent or carer before we can meet with you.
We have listed below 2 other websites you may find helpful:
www.rd4u.org.uk - a website designed for 12-16 year olds who have a parent with cancer.
www.winstonswish.org.uk - a website set up to offer information, guidance and support to children who have experienced bereavement. Support for schoolsMany children and young people will experience a significant death or be affected by the life threatening illness of someone close to them during their school career. It is therefore highly likely that members of staff will encounter a pupil who has either been bereaved or who is living with the impact of a life threatening illness on a member of their family. At such times schools can offer these pupils a sense of security and routine when life might otherwise feel chaotic and frightening. However, providing support for pupils facing these issues can seem daunting and anxiety provoking. Daisy's Dream is able to offer informal advice to staff supporting a bereaved child or those affected by life threatening illness. We are also able to offer specific training packages for school staff - these vary in cost and duration and there is normally a cost associated with this. If you would like further information as to how we can help, please contact us. A copy of our information pack Supporting Bereaved Children in Schools can be downloaded - Schools Pack pdf. Support for professionalsChildren may look to professionals that they have an existing relationship with to provide them with support. There is often a fear that talking to children and young people about death and dying will make things worse, yet we cannot protect them from the reality of what has happened or is inevitable. We know that children in these situations benefit from an open and honest acknowledgement of their experiences and feelings. Providing this type of support can sometimes leave professionals feeling ill equipped, Daisy's Dream is able to offer advice and information to any professional whose work brings them into contact with a bereaved young person or a young person affected by a life threatening illness. Please contact us for further information either by: Telephone: 0118 934 2604 or Email: info@daisysdream.org.uk
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The demand for our service has grown significantly over the years.
