Support for young people who have a loved one with a serious illness (Hope Support Services)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

For young people aged 5-25 who have a seriously ill loved one

Your loved one may have a serious, terminal or life-limiting physical illness, such as cancer, organ failure, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) or Parkinson’s disease.

Description

Free, online one-to-one support for young people aged 5-25 who have a seriously ill loved one.

The one-to-one support sessions are delivered by wellbeing advisors and can be accessed for as long as needed, up to every two weeks. We also offer peer support groups.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral

By completing an online form: Referral form – Hope Support Services

Is there a cost?

No

Location information

Online via Microsoft Teams, Facebook messaging and email.

Opening times

Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

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Contact Details

Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-On-Wye, HR9 7US

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Types of support on offer:

Online
Support from someone with similar experience
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Bereavement and grief
General wellbeing
Isolation
Loneliness
Long term conditions/disabilities
Low mood
Relationships and Family Life
Stress

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