Where no child, young person or their family should face cancer, related illness or bereavement alone and will get the support they need during their journey and beyond.
By setting high goals and aspirations for Team Jak we are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for our young people and their families.
Working in partnership with other relevant agencies and health services, and through the commitment of all our staff and volunteers to make the best use of all our resources, enables us to help children, young people and their families to overcome severe disadvantage.
Respecting the unique worth of every person – we believe that everyone is different but equal, with unique talents and needs that should be recognised and responded to, despite any illness.
In recognising our young people and families have unique talents and qualities, we aim to provide appropriate, imaginative and innovative activities and services, that make them smile.
Working with hope – for a more fulfilling “present” for our children and families – is the source of much of our inspiration and by listening to their needs and responding appropriately, we aim to make their journey a little easier.
At Team Jak, our top priority is delivering the right emotional, social, and practical support at the right time to all those affected by a childhood diagnosis of cancer or other associated illness. We are here for children and young people aged 0-25, their families and their friends, across Scotland.
Team Jak delivers bespoke emotional support in safe, compassionate spaces across Scotland for children and young people with cancer and their families. Included are 1:1 and group counselling, music therapy, sibling sessions, wellbeing activities, bereavement care, and so much more.
Our Team Jak social support includes joyful activities and fun events where children and young people with cancer — plus families and friends — can connect, laugh, and feel less alone. Join us at a welcoming Jak’s Den, for a family outing, or at a themed event.
We provide hands-on help to ease everyday pressures — from travel grants, help with schoolwork and tutoring to household tasks and family logistics. Team Jak’s practical support is flexible, personal, and available at home, hospital, or at our Jak’s Dens.
We provide emotional, social and practical support to children & young people with cancer, their families, friends and those bereaved
