Referrals/Booking
The Youth Cancer Trust offers a simple short-notice booking system. As long as there is a free space, a new youngster can be booked in.
Patients, parents or hospital professionals are welcome to contact us, by phone, email, or by letter.
YCT advises that the school holiday periods are the most popular and will be booked up the fastest. If you are keen to make a referral of a young cancer patient for this period it is recommended that you contact us as soon as possible with the dates requested.
James Keating will discuss a suitable date over the phone or contact you on receipt of an application.
Once a suitable date is agreed, a complete and up-to-date application form will need to be completed by the patient of their guardian/social worker if under 18 years. A full application form will be sent at this time if the patient does not already have one or you can download one from this website YCT Application Form. James Keating will then confirm the holiday in writing.
Please Note: The YCT has close links with the parent’s support agency CCLASP covering Scotland and CHICS which covers the Liverpool and Merseyside area. Holidays for those from Scotland can be booked through CCLASP. Holidays for those from Liverpool and Merseyside area can be booked direct with the YCT.
Everything at the YCT is designed to be hassle-free.
Payment of Holiday and Grants
The cost of a holiday at Tracy Ann House and the transport to and from Bournemouth is completely FREE for both patient and companion.
The YCT works in conjunction with Macmillan Cancer Relief to pay for each holiday. Macmillan Cancer Relief will pay a grant of £275.00 per patient (and sometimes companion) towards the cost of a holiday. As a small, independent charity the YCT is keen to make an application wherever possible to Macmillan Cancer Relief.
If an application is unsuccessful or unfeasible the YCT will cover all the costs of the holiday and travel expenses.
The YCT is unable to make an application itself for a grant and kindly asks that the patient’s social worker, doctor, GP or nurse make this application on its behalf.
James Keating will outline this procedure to whoever has made the referral in writing.
An application consists of a letter to Macmillan which must include the details of the patient and their companion and the request for a grant of £275.00 per person and the costs of their travel.
This letter should be sent to:
Rolf Millican
Macmillan Grants Manager
Macmillan Cancer Relief
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ
Travel Arrangements
Macmillan will also help fund the costs of travelling to and from Bournemouth.
If an application is successful, a grant to cover the costs of travel tickets will be paid directly to the patient.
If there is no grant the YCT will reimburse the costs of travel on production of the necessary receipts and if needed, payment will be sent to the patient in advance.
Wherever possible patients are asked to make their own travel arrangements and book their tickets as early as possible to obtain preferential rates. If the patient is unable to make their own travel arrangements please contact James Keating on 01202 763591.
Patients and/or their parents are asked to confirm the arrival times and mode of transport with James, Brenda or Georgina at least 7 days prior to their holiday, either by email or by telephone on 01202 763591.
