Section 3: Children's cancer services

In this section of the resource you will find introductory information about children and young people’s cancer services.

Organisation of children's cancer care in the UK

Children are seen in both primary (GP), emergency care and secondary care (local hospital) when they present with symptoms. Suspicion of cancer leads to referral to one of the UK or Ireland, tertiary specialist children’s cancer centres, known as…

Key things you should know for a child with leukaemia

You play an important role in supporting children with leukaemia at home. The family will have all the contact details for their cancer care team, who may well have contacted you directly to provide an aspect of care in the home.

Key things you should know for a child with a solid tumour

You play an important role in supporting children with a solid tumour at home. The family will have all the contact details for their cancer care team, who may well have contacted you directly to provide an aspect of care in the home.