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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 April 2020 — David Allen
Introducing WeGotYou | A Community Volunteer Network During COVID-19WeGotYou is the brainchild of Citizen Sector – a UK non-profit – and Tectonica, a digital development company, who have come together to deliver a free website and app that lets people give and get help from their local community in order to stay at home safely during the COVID-19 crisis. They’ve brought together their skills and understanding of community […]
15 April 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Shine Cancer Support | Your Cancer ServicesWith the importance of online cancer support more crucial than ever, we spoke to Ceinwen Giles, the director of Shine Cancer Support about the fantastic services they offer both during the current climate and when it’s business as usual. Tell us about your organisation? Shine Cancer Support is a small, national charity that supports anyone diagnosed with […]
03 April 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Chemo Headwear | Your Cancer ServicesWe recently got in touch with Claire, the founder of Chemo Headwear, who makes beautiful handmade headscarves, bandannas, turbans or hats from her home in Sussex. Chemo Headwear help women across the UK and are committed to helping anyone going through chemotherapy and dealing with hairloss issues. Despite the current climate, Claire is able to fulfil any orders […]
30 March 2020 — David Allen
The challenge of coronavirus: supporting people during lockdown | Guest BlogWe Hear You (WHY) is a small charity in Somerset that has been providing free professional counselling to people affected by cancer since founder Jill Miller installed a second phone line in her home in 1994. It’s fair to say that Jill’s act of kindness escalated: in 2019 the team of more than 30 counsellors […]
12 March 2020 — David Allen
Cancer concerns? Practical help is at handWhen you have cancer it can touch every part of your life – physically, emotionally, practically. Often it’s the practical issues that take you by surprise. It may be you need help at home. If you are unwell, you may not be able to manage household tasks like cleaning, cooking, caring for your children or walking the […]
27 February 2020 — David Allen
Shining a light on the nation’s cancer support servicesIt’s now been a year since the official launch of Cancer Care Map – the UK’s first independent map to help people find cancer care and support services using their postcode. Cancer Care Map launched officially after research found a significant lack of awareness across the UK of the thousands of support and advice services available following […]
