This mini series for the C Tea podcast celebrates Social Work Week from Monday 17th to 21st of March 2025. In this podcast episode the tables turn and Josie interviews Simon our Social Work Team Leader in Northern Ireland from Young Lives vs Cancer. With 13 years of experience, Simon shares his passion for supporting young people and families affected by cancer. Simon chats about balancing his managerial responsibilities with hands-on work, leading initiatives like the MOVE Forward program. His story highlights the importance of addressing non-clinical aspects of cancer, providing emotional, practical, and financial support. Simon reflects on his path to social work, emphasizing resilience, self-care, and the evolving nature of the profession. Enjoy!

Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund who enable us to share these stories. 

If you’d like to get in touch with Young Lives vs Cancer 

Website: www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk| Amy’s House Belfast | Paul’s House Belfast 
Email: getsupport@younglivesvscancer.org.uk| Simon.Darby@younglivesvscancer.org.uk | Laura.Rohdich@younglivesvscancer.org.uk 
Call: 0300 303 5220 
Facebook: Young Lives vs Cancer in Northern Ireland 
Simon & Laura’s Instagram: @Simon.YoungLives | @LauraYoungLives 
Move Forward Crossfit Programme Instagram: @CrossfitMoveForward 

If you’d like to get in touch with Cancer Fund For Children 
Website: https://cancerfundforchildren.com/ | Daisy Lodge | Referral Form 
Email: services@cancerfundforchildren.com | helen@cancerfundforchildren.com 
Call: 028 9080 5599  
Facebook: Cancer Fund for Children 
Instagram: @CancerFundforChildren