Fortnightly support groups
Held on Zoom for accessibility and safety, particularly for participants who are immunocompromised.
Emotional Wellbeing Support Programme
For people affected by blood cancer, sickle cell and other blood disorders, and their families & carers.
Emotional Wellbeing Programme · Free to join
You don't have to face the emotional impact of blood cancer alone.
KKLT provides emotional wellbeing support for people affected by blood cancers, sickle cell, other blood disorders and their families, with culturally sensitive support shaped by lived experience.
- Online
- Face-to-face
- Peer connection
- Practical support
Prefer to talk first? Call 07359 140611 or email info@kkltrust.org.
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FortnightlyOnline support groups on Zoom
1.5 hrsPer session: time to talk, paced for fatigue
Every few monthsFace-to-face meet-up with food and conversation
In betweenWhatsApp connection between sessions
The programme
01 — Online
02 — In person
03 — Peer connection
04 — One-to-one
05 — Practical
06 — Community
A support model shaped by lived experience.
Co-designed with the community and still evolving through participant feedback, delivered through a blend of online and face-to-face support.
Getting Social
Every few months, a chance to meet face to face over good food and meaningful conversation with others on a similar journey.
People who understand
Talk openly with others who have lived it, without having to explain or hold back.
Volunteer support
Check-ins, coffee meet-ups, help with everyday tasks and other support from KKLT volunteers.
Food vouchers
Food vouchers for participants facing hardship, giving people the choice of what they need.
WhatsApp group
Stay connected between sessions through KKLT's dedicated participant WhatsApp group.
Who we support
For anyone whose life has been touched by a blood condition.
Whoever you are and wherever you are in the journey, there is a place for you here.
People living with blood cancer
Including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment or living with what comes after.
Sickle cell & other blood disorders
Support for people managing sickle cell and other blood disorders, and the emotional weight that comes with them.
Families, partners & carers
A diagnosis affects the whole family. Loved ones and carers are welcome to join and find support of their own.
Why this matters
Support that reaches beyond the session.
A blood cancer or blood disorder diagnosis can be one of the most difficult and isolating experiences a person ever goes through. The shock of diagnosis and the demands of treatment can leave people overwhelmed and cut off from the routines that once held life steady. Families often bear that difficulty and isolation too.
KKLT offers a space to talk openly, connect with others who truly understand, receive practical help and slowly regain a sense of stability.
The programme has a particular focus on culturally sensitive support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, where stigma, barriers to support and unequal access can add further weight to an already difficult journey.
This is the first time I've spoken about my diagnosis without fear or shame.
Programme participant
How to join
Three simple steps.
The programme is free. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll take it from there.
Apply online
Complete the short application. It helps us understand your needs and make sure the programme is right for you.
We review
A member of the KKLT team reads your application in confidence.
We get in touch
We contact you with next steps and details of the next session.
Shaped by participants
We listen. We adapt. We improve.
The programme has changed because participants told us what would work better for them.
Weekly became fortnightlyA rhythm participants found more sustainable.
Sessions settled at 1.5 hoursLong enough to go deep, short enough to manage fatigue.
Shopping became vouchersFood support shifted to vouchers, giving people choice.
In-person sessions addedAfter participants asked for more face-to-face connection.
For professionals & organisations
Connecting clinical care with community support.
Support matters most soon after diagnosis. If you work with people affected by blood cancer or blood disorders, we'd love to hear from you.
We work alongside
- Hospitals & NHS services
- Charities
- Churches
- Grassroots community groups
- Social prescribers
Our wider network includes DKMS, the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, Blood Cancer UK and BAME Voice. These organisations are not formal delivery partners. KKLT is the sole delivery organisation for this programme.
Ready to talk? We're here.
Apply online, or get in touch if you'd like to ask us anything first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who is the support for?
People affected by blood cancers, sickle cell and other blood disorders, and their families, with a particular focus on culturally sensitive support for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Does it cost anything?
No. The Emotional Wellbeing Programme is free to join.
How often are online sessions held?
The core support group sessions are held fortnightly, primarily through Zoom.
How long is a session?
Each support group session is approximately 1.5 hours.
Are there face-to-face sessions?
Yes. Alongside the online groups, we hold in-person get-togethers every few months.
Is practical support available?
Yes. Practical support includes one-to-one volunteer support and food vouchers for participants facing hardship.
Can I stay connected between sessions?
Yes. Participants can stay connected through KKLT's dedicated WhatsApp group.
Can family members or carers join?
Yes. Families, partners and carers of people affected by blood conditions are welcome to apply.
Does KKLT replace medical treatment?
No. The programme supports personal wellbeing and does not replace medical treatment or professional healthcare services.