In partnership with specialist youth mental health charity, Mind Over Cancer, young people who need further support can join our free monthly mental wellbeing programme that runs from October to May.
Had a great time on your trips? Met new friends, hooked back up with old ones? We know, whilst being heaps of fun, your trips will also have brought back some memories about your time dealing with cancer, and that can be hard.
This is an incredible, supportive charity that helps people like me, who are grateful for everything you do and make a huge impact on lives. You saved me!
The free online groups provide a space for young people to continue conversations from their trips, and some of the issues it may have raised, with people who 'get it' and get the tools in place to look after their mental wellbeing.
Topics have been led by what young people wanted to talk about in previous sessions, but there is always the flexibility to chat about what matters most to you.
Please read the full eligibility and session information below before applying.
By applying, you are committing to take part in the eight monthly sessions from October to May.
Applications for 2025/26 are now closed and will reopen in May 2026 for 2026/27.
| MONTH | TOPIC | 20+ YEARS | 19 & UNDER YEARS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | Welcome! Who's who and trip chat | Group 1 - Mon 12 Oct Group 2 - Thus 15 Oct | Group 3 - Mon 19 Oct Group 4 - Thus 22 Oct | ||
| November | Stress & anxiety - what it is and how to manage it. | Group 1 - Mon 9 Nov Group 2 - Thus 12 Nov | Group 3 - Mon 16 Nov Group 4 - Thus 19 Nov | ||
| December | End of year - how was it for you? | Group 1 - Mon 7 Dec Group 2 - Thus 10 Dec | Group 3 - Mon 14 Dec Group 4 - Thus 17 Dec | ||
| January | Getting through winter, what can help. | Group 1 - Mon 11 Jan Group 2 - Thus 14 Jan | Group 3 - Mon 18 Jan Group 4 - Thus 21 Jan | ||
| February | Post-treatment and managing conversations. | Group 1 - Mon 15 Feb Group 2 - Thus 18 Feb | Group 3 - Mon 22 Feb Group 4 - Thus 25 Feb | ||
| March | Wellbeing plan – what I can do for me? | Group 1 - Mon 15 Mar Group 2 - Thus 18 Mar | Group 3 - Mon 22 Mar Group 4 - Thus 25 Mar | ||
| April | Wellbeing ‘go-to’ plan – who do I go to for different thoughts, feelings, issues? | Group 1 - Mon 12 Apr Group 2 - Thus 15 Apr | Group 3 - Mon 19 Apr Group 4 - Thus 22 Apr | ||
| May | Time to reflect and look ahead | Group 1 - Mon 10 May Group 2 - Thus 13 May | Group 3 - Mon 17 May Group 4 - Thus 20 May |
All 20+ years sessions are 7pm - 8.20pm and 19 and unders' are 6.30pm - 7.50pm.
If you are experiencing a serious mental health crisis, including self-harm or suicidal thoughts, we urge you to contact your GP or the Samaritans urgently. The Signposting page on our website also provides links to several mental health organisations where you can get the appropriate support.
Our support groups are full of care, kindness, joyfulness and friendship. It's a place to learn, process and reflect and to look after your wellbeing.
Meet Susie (left) and Sue (centre) from the amazing Mind Over Cancer team, who will be running the programme sessions.
Susie has over 25 years’ experience delivering mental health support to young people living through and beyond cancer and is also currently working with the Trust to train our team and volunteers in mental health first aid. She is awesome!
Sue Morgan MBE is a legend in the children and young people’s cancer world and a Mind Over Cancer Trustee.
A Nurse Consultant at Leeds Teaching Hospitals for over 30 years, she believes the services Mind Over Cancer offer helps give young people and their families the tools to cope with the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings, both during and after treatment.
