Sadly, people often tell us that they didn’t refer a child to our services as they thought we were only here for children with cancer. We currently support children with over 50 different conditions as well babies born very prematurely.
In January 2020 we also launched a pilot to support children with serious mental health conditions. After nine months of consultation and advice from experts in the field, the project’s pilot will support a number of families who have a child with a serious mental health condition, one which has led to an extended period of school absence or hospitalisation.
When a child has a serious illness, the lives of their whole family will be turned upside down. We are here to try and bring back some normality to all of their lives through our practical emotional and therapeutic support services, as well as our parties, outings and events – designed to bring some light at the darkest times.
If you or a family you know needs our support, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
If we have had a significant stay at hospital and exhaustion has kicked in, our Family Liaison Officer will organise some food, making our first evening home more bearable. Although this appears a small gesture on paper, it means so much to us as a family, that Camp Simcha is able to provide that little bit of respite at the end of a difficult few days. It’s just a relief when someone else takes the pressure off or does the practical stuff for you.
