Children's cancer psychology service - Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The children’s cancer psychology service helps children and teenagers who have cancer by helping them deal with the issues they might face.

Our services

We help children and their families deal with a range of issues including:

Problems in school after treatment
Adjustment difficulties
Social and family relationships
Worries about medical procedures and treatment
Emotional difficulties.

Our clinical psychologists work closely with other healthcare professionals to make sure that your child receive the best possible services.

Other professionals we work with include doctors, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, play therapists and physiotherapists.

How can I be referred into the service?

You or your child can be referred to our service by other professionals working in cancer services.

If you think you would like to be referred to our service, please speak to your doctor, nurse or social worker. Family members or carers can also be referred to the service.

Who you might meet

Our team of friendly staff is made up of:

Consultant clinical psychologist

A consultant clinical psychologist manages the team, provides psychological support to your child and your family, and provides consultation to other members of the team about psychosocial aspects of care.

Clinical psychologists

Provide support to your child and family, and advice and consultation to other members of the team on psychosocial aspects of care.

Administrative officer

Deals with telephone enquiries and organises appointments, typing and sending out letters.

Trainee clinical psychologists

We often have trainee clinical psychologists working with the team. They can be at various stages in training and could work with patients and families, provide consultation to staff, and deliver teaching and training.