Family care and support

Does your family need some support?

When Pat found out that her son Mark had leukaemia it was a huge shock for the whole family. But then Pat found Tracy, a CLIC Sargent Social Worker who gave her and Mark much needed support and advice.

"Tracy has been marvellous for me. She has not only helped me to cope with the stress and strain of having a really ill child and been a shoulder to cry on, but she has helped me to understand the more practical side of things like applying for grants to help us through."

CLIC Sargent Family Care & Support

At CLIC Sargent, we recognise that families need specialist support and advice from the very moment a child is diagnosed. Our Family Support Service offers emotional, social and psychological help in hospital and at home.

Someone who understands

CLIC Sargent Social Workers offer every member of the family, including siblings and grandparents, the support they need. They also help with practical necessities like applying for benefits and grants. Working around families, they try to visit when and where it suits, in hospital or sometimes at home.

How do CLIC Sargent Social Workers help families day to day?

CLIC Sargent Social Workers not only help cope with the emotional stresses and strains of caring for a child who is really ill. They can also help families deal with the demands of daily life, including care of siblings, work and financial commitments.

What do CLIC Sargent Family Support Workers offer?

Our family support workers are there for families too. Their job is to help maintain a sense of ‘normality’ responding to the individual needs of each family, for example - being at home for siblings when parents are at the hospital, helping with housework and preparing meals.

Does their help cost families anything?

No. CLIC Sargent Social Workers and Family Support Workers are funded by the charity.

How do families get in touch with the Family Support Service?

The CLIC Sargent Social Worker or Nurse is the first point of contact.