Welcome to the Childhood Cancer Mini-Series resource page. This page is specifically designed for paramedics and ambulance clinicians in the UK, providing a comprehensive set of tools and resources to enhance your understanding and management of childhood cancer problems you may encounter.

This page is designed to supplement the mini-series posters designed by @DirkHuffa (the KidConfident Professor) and provide you with information and tools you need to provide awesome care to these patients and their families, while also giving you the knowledge you need to #BeKidConfident in your actions!

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Useful Resources

Discover more resources for medical professionals designed to help you recognise the signs/symptoms of childhood cancer and also find out where to get help and support for patients, parents, family and friends.
Find out where to get help and support for patients, parents, family and friends.
Check out this DFTB tutorial covering 10 oncological emergencies in kids we should all know about

HeadSmart: The Brain Tumour Charity

Knowing the signs and symptoms of a brain tumour can lead to a faster diagnosis, which could reduce the impact of a brain tumour.

That’s why we need to help spread the news of the latest HeadSmart campaign far and wide, so everyone knows they’re better safe than tumour!

Watch the campaign video and visit the Headsmart website at www.headsmart.org.uk to learn more about this potentially devastating cancer and how you can help reduce the impact of a brain tumour for patients of all ages!

NICE Guidelines

CG151 Neutropenic sepsis: Prevention and management in people with cancer

Accessed: 26/02/2026

NG61 End of life care for infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions: planning and management

Accessed: 26/02/2026

NG12 Suspected cancer: Recognition and referral

Accessed: 26/02/2026