REAL LIFE STORIES
Meet the mums we support and read their stories
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Meet the mums we support and read their stories
The news of a pregnancy or a recent birth is an exciting time for all prospective and existing parents. It can, however, be cruelly interrupted by the news of a cancer diagnosis and the worry that this brings to both you and your wider family.
Mummy’s Star has been set up specifically to offer support if you find yourself in this situation and we hope that by providing comprehensive information and links in this section, it will help you to get the support you need, access services that are available to you but most importantly know that you are not alone when you are going through this.
The information contained here is reviewed on an ongoing basis and will also be added to as new information becomes known about cancer in pregnancy. Likewise, as we receive more enquiries, we will add to the FAQs section in order to be able to try and answer as many of your questions in one place as possible.
Please contact us here and we can discuss more specifically how we can support you and your family.
REAL LIFE STORIES
Meet the mums we support and read their stories
WHO WE ARE
Meet the mums we support and read their stories
PREGNANCY | BIRTH | LOSS | BEYOND
CANCER SUPPORT IN & AROUND
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Grants and other financial assistance for your patients
The Mummy's Star Small Grants Programme
We provide non-means-tested financial assistance to families we support in the form of a small grant; currently capped at £250. Grants are limited to one per family.
These grants are intended to support a family struggling with the costs and financial strain of cancer in or around pregnancy. While we do not specify their use, some examples include:
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Covering fuel, parking, and transport costs to and from appointments
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Purchasing a lightweight stroller or swivel car seat so mum can care for her child more easily without physical strain
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Childcare or cleaning costs to help the family focus on recovery and quality time
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Compensating for a loss of income due to a partner giving up work to care for mum and family
To be eligible for our grants programme, they must be diagnosed during pregnancy or within 12 months of giving birth and apply for the grant within this time period. They must also reside in the UK or Ireland.
Contact us here to apply for a grant.
Click here for application guidelines, including information regarding eligibility.
Other support and organisations
Your patients may also be eligible for financial support from the UK Government and other charities and organisations. Contact us and we can help direct you and your patient towards relevant, local organisations.
