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Search the blog posts below from organisations listed on the site to find out more about them as well as cancer care related articles in the news. If you would like to write a piece for inclusion, please contact us at hello@cancercaremap.org
27 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Ailsa’s Aim: Compassion in ActionWe spoke with Sara Whatley, Founder and CEO of Ailsa’s Aim, to learn more about the charity’s work in England and Wales, supporting people through cancer treatment and neonatal care. Sara shares how the charity began, who they help, and why simple, practical support can often have the biggest impact. “At Ailsa’s Aim, we believe […]
23 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
Wellbeing, Your Way: Discovering What Helps You Feel More Like YouFor many people living with cancer or supporting someone else who is, finding a welcoming room, a circle of friendly faces and a cup of tea can be a real source of comfort. Traditional support groups offer a safe space to talk, listen and connect, and they continue to make a real difference. However, cancer […]
19 January 2026 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Hastings Voluntary Action/Macmillan Cancer Champions ProjectWe spoke with Jane Dodson, Macmillan Project Manager at Hastings Voluntary Action, to learn more about the Cancer Champions Project – a community initiative offering peer support, drop-ins, and workshops for people living with and affected by cancer, aimed at raising awareness and increasing uptake of cancer screening and support services in the local area. […]
09 December 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Dr Clair Le Boutillier | Holistic Needs Assessment Explained: personalised care and support planning for people diagnosed with cancerIn this blog, we’re sharing a new project developed in collaboration with clinicians and people living with cancer, which focuses on improving understanding of the Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA). Through co-designed, accessible resources, including an infographic and animation, the project helps bridge the gap between clinical language and everyday experience, encouraging people to talk to […]
27 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes with… Choice Care 4U: Tailored Live-In Care ServicesWe spoke with Choice Care 4U to find out about their homecare services for people in Chichester. They provide specialised support for people living with cancer, offering physical and emotional care throughout treatment and recovery to enhance comfort and quality of life. Support can be arranged through local authority funding or privately. Tell us […]
26 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Sophie Griffiths, Phase PhysiotherapyWe spoke with Sophie Griffiths, a Bristol based Chartered Physiotherapist with over 18 years experience in the NHS. Sophie specialises in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic and cancer rehabilitation, with expertise in breast cancer physiotherapy. In this blog, Sophie shares her story, her approach, and what clients can expect when they come for treatment with her. Tell […]
26 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
5 Minutes With… Nuffield Heath and their new Cancer Activity ProgrammeWe spoke with Vicky Fitzgerald, Health Improvement Lead at Nuffield Health, about their new Cancer Activity Programme – a lifestyle-based intervention designed to support men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. The programme is currently available, via referral, through healthcare professionals at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, and […]
25 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Beth Pittuck, Healthwatch Essex | Living Beyond Cancer: Understanding Life After TreatmentWe spoke with Beth Pittuck, Research Officer at Healthwatch Essex, about her research project Living Beyond Cancer. She shared people’s experiences of finishing cancer treatment and the long-term effects of having had cancer. Beth hopes her research will raise awareness of these lasting impacts and highlight the vital role that local services play in supporting […]
18 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Age UK East Sussex and Macmillan Cancer Support – new information and advice hub launches in HastingsWe spoke with Charles Sheldon, Health and Wellbeing Team Leader for Age UK East Sussex, to learn more about their new cancer support hub, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, in the heart of Hastings. The hub supports people living with cancer as well as their loved ones and carers, and offers a listening ear […]
06 November 2025 — Jessica Bailey
Guest Blog | Graham Storer, Norton Men’s ShedWe spoke with Graham Storer, Founder of Norton Men’s Shed in Norton-on-Tees, County Durham. He shared the story behind the Men’s Shed movement and explained how these valuable community spaces bring men together, offering a welcoming place for those seeking companionship and conversation while keeping their hands and minds active through shared projects. Of […]
