CHECT meet-ups

Family meet-ups

CHECT provide a fun day out with time to explore the venue, come together for lunch and an activity, as well as hosting the CHECT Champion awards! There is always time for the children to play together and for parents to chat with other families as well as relax and enjoy the day.

Online meet-ups

These vary from topic-based information sessions with guest speakers, to member meet-ups to socialise and access peer support.

Teen & Young Adult meet-ups

CHECT provide a space for teenagers and young people that have been affected by retinoblastoma to come together in a relaxed environment to socialise and take part in a fun activity that’s accessible to all!

Adult meet-ups

CHECT provide a space for adults that have been affected by retinoblastoma to come together in a relaxed environment to chat and take part in a fun activity that’s accessible to all!

Face to face meet-ups

CHECT children and support worker Sarah are sat on a window ledge

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Online events

a mother and daughter smiling together and creating a heart shape from two halves of a cookie

Your Guide to Disability Benefits - Understanding DLA for Children and PIP

7pm, Thurs 1st October 2026

This practical 90-minute webinar from Society Matters CIC has been developed specifically for families and individuals supported by the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust. It explains Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in straightforward language, helping adults, parents and carers understand eligibility, avoid common mistakes and feel more confident when completing claim forms or challenging decisions.