Cancer Support Services in Exeter | Spotlight

28 April 2026 — lia-rogers

There are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Here, we spotlight some of the cancer support services available in and around Exeter.

 

 

Force – Charity providing free support and information to anyone affected by cancer. Support can be accessed at the centre in Exeter and at local community hospitals. Services include 1-1 counselling, group sessions, complementary therapies, benefits advice, specialist physiotherapy and exercise guidance. 

Westbank – Charity providing a range of health and wellbeing services, including health walks, inclusive gym sessions, community social activities, a community cookery school, day care services, and carer support. It also offers patient transport for people unable to access public transport or without nearby support, helping them attend healthcare appointments and health-related exercise classes

Devon Carers – Service providing information, advice and practical and emotional support for unpaid carers. It offers a list of carer support groups and events, assessments, health and wellbeing checks, face to face training courses, and financial help.

Little Hero – Charity offering free retreats and short breaks for children affected by brain tumours and their loved ones. They also offer art therapy in the form of pottery hampers which are provided for children when they are on a hospital ward. 

 

For more, head to the Cancer Care Map homepage and type in your postcode and/or relevant keywords.

 


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