Early Intervention Mental Wellbeing Scheme (EIMS)
Providing early emotional and psychological support for children with cancer, their siblings, and parents.
About EIMS
Cancer affects more than just the body, it touches every part of a child’s life and the lives of those who love them.
Our Early Intervention Mental Wellbeing Scheme (EIMS) offers vital early support to children and families affected by childhood cancer, helping them cope emotionally and mentally from the moment of diagnosis.
EIMS ensures that no child or family faces the emotional challenges of cancer alone. By providing early access to counselling, therapy, and practical wellbeing resources, we aim to prevent long-term mental health struggles and strengthen family resilience.
How We Can Help
Through EIMS, we offer:
- Professional counselling – Up to 10 fully funded sessions with accredited counsellors or psychotherapists for children, siblings, and parents.
- 24-hour emotional support helpline – A safe, confidential space to talk whenever you need us.
- Dedicated emotional support – One-to-one contact with our Family Support Team, who have lived experience of the emotional toll cancer takes.
- Therapy play boxes – Tailored play, art, and music therapy treasure boxes to help children express emotions and process experiences.
- Family wellbeing activities – Organised days out that allow families to make positive memories and rebuild connections away from hospital life.
Why Early Support Matters
A cancer diagnosis can cause fear, trauma, and anxiety not only for the child but for parents and siblings too.
Without early support, these emotions can build up over time, sometimes leading to depression, post-traumatic stress, or family breakdowns.
EIMS provides compassionate early intervention to help families cope and heal together.
Thank you for helping us to fund my daughters counselling. Her mood has really improved, and she is more positive in general.
It’s made a difference to the entire family.
Get Support
If you or someone you know has a child with cancer and needs emotional or counselling support, please get in touch with our family support team.
How we help
We are here to help children and their families through childhood cancer with our six pillars of support. Find out how we can help and support your family below.
