Emotional Support

Living with a serious illness can affect many aspects of your life including relationships when you may experience stresses and strains at home.

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It may be helpful to talk about your feelings and discuss any concerns with someone who is not personally close to you, not emotionally involved.

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A Family Support Worker can see patients, family members, carers, or those close to the patient.

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There may be important things you want to say to people close to you, a Family Support Worker can help these conversations along.

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Children & Young People

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Children and Young People may also need help in understanding the illness and changes it has caused. At times they may have their questions, fears and worries. A Family Support Worker can advise you and support you or the Children and Young people during the illness and afterwards.

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Carers

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Carers have such a vital role and may need or benefit from an opportunity, to take time talk about what it is like to care for someone with a serious illness.

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You can speak to a Family Support Worker:

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• On an individual level - face to face

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• On the telephone

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• With a friend, relative or carer

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• In a group

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We welcome enquiries and respect your confidentiality.