Empowering children and young people to thrive after cancer

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We’re researchers from Sheffield Hallam University.

We’re working with children, young people and their families to co-design a support programme to help them get back to what they love doing after cancer treatment.

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The research

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We’re looking at:

What support is already available post-cancer treatment

The experience of children, young people and their families of that support

Where the gaps are

Then, we’ll design a support programme together that reflects the needs of young people.

Our values

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Collaboration

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Listening

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Person-centred

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Change-focused

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Co-design

Meet the team

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Martin Lamb

Senior Research Fellow
Leading the day-to-day running of the project, Martin has experience in researching how we can support behaviour change
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Esther Carter

Research Fellow
Involved in conducting all the different research, Esther has experience working with children and young people to understand their views
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Debbi Rowley

Advanced Physiotherapist
Clinical lead for the project, Debbi has over 15 years of experience supporting families in paediatric oncology
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Liam Humphreys

Senior Research Fellow
Principal investigator for the project, Liam is a researcher with lots of experience working in cancer research
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Kristina Petruskeviciute

Project Operations Officer
Helping to keep the project on track, Kristina is supporting the running of the whole project

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Participant information

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Child or young person

Simple, friendly information to help you understand your support options and what happens next.

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Parent or carer

Clear and reassuring guidance to help you support a young person with confidence.

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Health care professionals

Concise resources to support clear communication and effective care for young people and families.

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