Claire House Children's Hospice helps seriously and terminally ill children make the most of the time they have, however long or short that may be. By providing specialist nursing and end of life care, as well as emotional support, Claire House helps families through some of the toughest times of their lives.

The family support team at Claire House Hospice provide 1:1 counselling, group counselling, music therapy sessions, social events for families and support activities to promote positive psycho-social wellbeing. These services are available for families of seriously and terminally ill children.

This charity offers bereavement breaks for families who have lost a child. Their bereavement lodge sleeps up to six people. This can be a mix of occupiers; some may wish to keep to an immediate family group and others may bring grand-parents or friends. There is no form required for bereaved parents, however an authorised referral is needed such as an email from a GP or a support charity. The bereavement lodge is open from March through to and including Christmas. Applications are ongoing with no date criteria.

These fun, relaxing and supportive family days are aimed at children with a brain tumour, their siblings and parents. The days give families the opportunity to spend time together away from a medical or home setting, meet others experiencing similar difficulties, share stories, and enjoy a day out without the concerns of organising or worries of financial restrictions.

Shine Cancer Support provides support for younger adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s living with and beyond cancer. They offer support in the form of peer support, events and networks.

The charity runs an independent, free, confidential counselling service that is centrally based for all young people between the ages of 13 and 25 who live in Tameside and Oldham. They are members of the British Association for Counselling meaning they follow a strict code of ethics and practice. The counsellors are trained and will treat young people as individuals; respecting their opinions without judgement. Phone line is open Tuesdays & Thursdays