Together, we can make a difference
Are you a social worker or healthcare professional?
Together, we can ensure young people have the full support they need when navigating life with, and beyond cancer.
We'd love to hear from you, so that we can tell you more about the support we provide, and discuss how we can work together to make a difference.
Do you work with teenagers and young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer? We're here to support them, too.
Our free, unlimited support is available to 13-24-year-olds from across the UK, regardless of how long ago they were diagnosed.
We provide support through digital and in-person activities, residential stays, and programmes, which unite young people with a shared experience of cancer and the challenges it brings - mentally, emotionally, socially and physically.
Here you'll find more information on our support, how to register, and how we can work together to improve more young lives.
How we make a difference
Cancer impacts every aspect of a young person’s life, far beyond their physical health.
From friendships and relationships to education, employment, confidence, and self-esteem - cancer affects their mental, emotional, social, and physical wellbeing, not just during treatment but in the years that follow.
At Teens Unite, we empower young people to live life to the fullest, without cancer holding them back.
Through our activities, residential stays, and programmes, they:
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Connect with others their age in a similar situation, reducing isolation and loneliness
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Enjoy new and exciting experiences in a safe and supportive space
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Improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing
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Rebuild their confidence and self-esteem
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Improve their fitness and physical ability
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Learn new skills, regain their independence, and take the next steps towards rebuilding their life
Who can access our support?
Anyone aged 13-24, who lives in the UK, and currently has cancer or has experienced it in the past.
Whether they are undergoing treatment, in recovery, or years into remission, they can access our support - no matter long it's been since their diagnosis.
There's no restrictions on how many activities they can join or a time limit on how long we will help them for.
When other support comes to an end - we'll still be here for as long as a young person needs us.
How can a young person register and what happens next?
There’s no formal referral process - registering with Teens Unite is quick and easy for the young people to complete themselves. All they need to do is provide a few details to get started.
Once registered, we’ll give them a call to introduce ourselves, make a note of any additional information we need, and invite them to a digital welcome session with other young people who’ve recently joined. They won’t have to wait for this to get involved - once registered, they can start signing up for our activities right away!
We also provide support for parents and siblings, too and you can find more information on this here.
You might find our FAQs helpful, but if you have any additional questions, or would like to discuss individual needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Proud to work with others
We connect with medical teams, social workers and charities across the UK, to ensure we are reaching as many young people in need of our support.
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How we can work with you
We believe in working with others to ensure teenagers and young adults receive the support they need at every stage following a cancer diagnosis.
Here are some of the ways we work alongside hospitals, treatment centres, charities, and social workers to compliment the invaluable care being provided:
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Visits to wards and treatment centres
We regularly collaborate with hospital teams to arrange organised visits to wards and treatment centres, where we engage with TYA's receiving medical care.
We also host on-ward activities that bring young people together, and provide a welcome distraction from treatment and something positive to look forward to.
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Monthly digital information sessions
We host monthly digital calls designed specifically for healthcare professionals and social workers supporting teenagers and young adults (TYAs) living with and beyond cancer.
These sessions explore the challenges young people face, provide detailed information about our support, and discuss how we can collaborate to complement to ensure young people are receiving the support they need.
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Spreading the word and keeping informed
We can provide you with the materials you need to signpost TYA's to our support when they need it most. From posters to display, to leaflets to hand out, let us know what you need!
And, to keep you up to date on our service provision and what's coming up, we distribute a monthly newsletter especially for healthcare professionals and social workers.
Keep up to date!
Sign up to our monthly digital newsletter for healthcare professionals and social workers.
Be the first to know about our latest news, and upcoming opportunities for the TYA's you support.