How can I get support to access treatment not available on the NHS? 

Some families explore treatment options that are not routinely available on the NHS, such as certain clinical trials or private treatments. This may be with the aim of trying to help their child stay in remission after frontline or other therapy, or because the cancer has returned. Such decisions about treatment for your child should be made in partnership with your child’s clinical team.

Looking into treatment privately in the UK or overseas can feel complex, especially when it involves considerable cost, unfamiliar healthcare systems and practical implications.

Support from Solving Kids’ Cancer UK 

Solving Kids’ Cancer UK can help you navigate accessing treatment not available through the NHS by providing emotional and practical support.  To read a full description of the support available, see our dedicated service page:

Support accessing treatment not available on the NHS

Solving Kids’ Cancer UK can also support you to fundraise to access treatment not available on the NHS by hosting a dedicated fundraising campaign on your family’s behalf. For more information, visit our service page:

Fundraising for treatment not available on the NHS

Our approach

Solving Kids’ Cancer UK does not encourage or promote access to treatment outside of the NHS. We also do not provide medical advice, determine treatment plans, or make clinical recommendations. All medical decisions, including whether treatments outside of the NHS should be considered and whether travel overseas is appropriate, should be made with your child’s UK clinical team. However, we understand why some families explore and access treatment that is not available on the NHS, and we support families who choose this path working in partnership with their child’s clinical team.