Cancer Support Services in Newport | Spotlight

11 April 2021 — lia-rogers

There are over 6,000 local and national support services listed across the UK on Cancer Care Map. Today we’re spotlighting some of the cancer support services available in and around Newport. 

Latch

Charity providing free onsite accommodation and practical and emotional support for loved ones and carers of children being treated at the hospital for cancer and leukaemia. Additional services include counselling and alternative therapies, support groups, treats and get-togethers. It also offers signposting to other services, advocacy and social work services, and holidays.

Cancer Café – Rogerstone

Peer support group offering support and advice to people living with and beyond cancer, and the chance to meet others with shared experiences.

Sing With Us Choir – Cwmbran

A group of local choirs located all across Wales bringing together people living with cancer to help them find support, friendship, fun and a way to reduce anxiety and depression. Everyone and anyone affected by cancer, of all abilities is welcome to attend and this is a chance to spend time with others in a similar situation in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Make 2nds Count

Support group for people living with secondary breast cancer. Meet others with shared experiences and get support and information. Held in person usually on the third Thursday of the month, 11am to 1pm. Register online to attend. See website and/or contact for more information.

St David’s Hospice Care, Newport

Day hospice for people living with life limiting conditions. It offers free complementary therapies, activities, guest speakers, beauty treatments, hairdressing and lunch. Run by St David’s Hospice which provides end of life care services including an inpatient unit, hospice at home service and family support team.

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