Supporting Siblings of Terminally Ill Children
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| Organization | Rainbow Trust Children's Charity |
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| Region | United Kingdom |
| Website | Website |
| ProjectLeader | Hanne Widmer |
This project will provide emotional and practical support to siblings who have a terminally ill brother or sister.
Challenge
When a child is affected by a life threatening or serious illness siblings often believe they have done something bad to cause this imbalance. Brothers and sisters feel frightened about what is happening around them and what the future holds. Rainbow Trust Family Support Workers offer a sense of normality, the opportunity for healthy siblings to have one-to-one support sessions making them feel valued and helping with their self-esteem.
Long-Term Impact
- Siblings emotional and mental health is protected. * Siblings attendance at school maintained. * Siblings social opportunities are sustained avoiding isolation. As an organisation we support over 2,000 siblings annually.
References
- http://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk
- https://rainbowtrust.org.uk/about/familystories
- https://www.facebook.com/RainbowTrust/
- https://twitter.com/RainbowTrustCC
Project Gallery
Family Support Worker Jayne
Family Support Worker Georgia
Belle very ill in hospital
Belle three months after her brain surgery
Family Support Worker Mandy
Oliver very ill in hospital
Big brother Thomas with Oliver
Family Support Worker Marlene and Oliver
Phoebe in hospital
