Our Community Forum is for adults aged 18 and over.
If you’re under 18, please do not sign up - but that doesn’t mean you’re without support. The organisations listed below specialise in helping young people affected by blood cancer, whether you’ve been diagnosed yourself or someone you love has.
Whatever your situation or age, our Blood Cancer UK Support Line (0808 2080 888, Option 1) and email (support@bloodcancer.org.uk) are available to anyone affected by blood cancer, including young people.
A note for our Forum community members:
If you come across a post or profile and have reason to believe the person may be under 18, please use the Flag function to let us know. You can flag any post by clicking the flag icon beneath it and selecting “Something Else”, then noting your concern in the box provided. Our moderation team will look into it promptly.
You don’t need to be certain - if something doesn’t feel right, flagging it is always the right thing to do. Please don’t call it out publicly in the thread; flagging it privately means we can handle it discreetly and make sure the young person is directed to the right support.
You can also link others on the Forum who are supporting under 18s themselves to this resource list.
Resources for those aged under 18:
If you’ve been diagnosed with blood cancer or another cancer:
- Teenage Cancer Trust: For anyone aged 13-24. Specialist nurses, dedicated NHS units, events to meet other young people, and clear information about cancer and treatment.
- Young Lives vs Cancer: For young people up to age 25. Live chat, phone (0300 330 0803) and email support, plus practical and emotional help.
If someone you love has blood cancer:
- Macmillan Cancer Support - Young Carers: Specific support for young carers, including how to look after yourself. Free Support Line: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm).
- Carers Trust: Help finding local young carer support groups and practical information about your rights.
- Winston’s Wish: If you’ve lost someone - or are worried about losing someone - to blood cancer. Freephone: 08088 020 021
If you’re struggling emotionally:
- Mind - Young People: Mental health information and support specifically for 11-18 year olds, including advice on getting help, understanding your feelings, and your rights
- YoungMinds: Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential mental health support 24/7.
- Childline: Free, confidential support for under 19s. Call 0800 1111 (free, 24 hours) or chat online 121 or on their community forum.
- The Mix: Online support and community for anyone under 25. Text 85258 for urgent mental health support.
These services are designed specifically for young people and will be much better placed to support you than our adult forum.
Aged 18 and over?
If you are 18 or over and would like to join our community, you’re very welcome - please sign up here.