In-hospital support

The Irish Cancer Society's Children’s Cancer Nurse at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin Hospital one day per week provides free, confidential advice, support and information to anyone affected by a child’s cancer.  

What support is provided in hospital?

Our Children’s Cancer Nurse is in CHI Crumlin every week. She can provide information about all of our services and how to access them.

Reach out for support

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We have a range of services to help families affected by childhood cancer. We're here for your family whenever you need us, just reach out today. 

When and where to meet with our nurse

She can be found around the playrooms, wards and clinic areas of the hospital. Every week there will be posters in the hospital for times and days that she is available. You can also ask staff when she will be in. 

You do not need to make an appointment to see our nurse you can drop it at anytime when she is on site. 

What to expect?

Whether you have questions about cancer, treatment or side-effects, or if you just want to talk, our nurse is here to support you. She can also tell you about:

  • Our services for families, such as financial support and help with transport. 
  • What else is available in your local area.

We're here to help

Children's Fund

Children's Fund

A grant of €3,000 for families of children under 18yrs diagnosed with cancer. Supporting families with the cost of a cancer diagnosis.
Children's Fund
Creative arts therapy

Creative arts therapy

For CAYA patients and their siblings from 0-24yrs, to support the psychosocial needs of a young person. This service is available nationwide, at home or as locally as possible.
Creative arts therapy