Head and Neck Cancer

What   Downloadable toilet card and key ring designed to give you urgent access to a toilet when out in public. This is a card that you can show quickly and easily to staff in shops, pubs and other places. It explains that you have a medical condition and need urgent access to a toilet. See the website for details.

Where   Nationwide

Who   People living with cancer and its side effects

What   A range of free courses, workshops and e-learning for people affected by cancer. Courses for the public focus on topics such as Helping Yourself, Supporting Others and Getting Involved. See the website for details.

Where   Nationwide

Who   People living with cancer; family and carers

What   Advice service in partnership with Macmillan providing welfare and benefit advice to people with long term health conditions such as cancer. Services include assistance with applying for benefits, help with appeals, and making grant applications. The helpline for people with cancer and their families is open Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Please visit the website for details.

Where   Outreach Centres in locations in Hampshire

What   Mental health support service offering 24 hour helpline 365 for people experiencing mental health issues. Support is available by phone, email, face to face in local branches and via a self help app. See the website for details.

Where   Nationwide

Who   Anyone who needs someone to talk to

What   Psychological support service providing free treatment to people suffering from common mental health problems including depression, anxiety and stress. Working in partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the service helps people improve their mental wellbeing through education, guided self-help tools and evidence-based talking therapies.  See the website for details.

What   Directory of social care and wellbeing services including care, health, transport, dentistry, training, counselling and advice services. The organisation runs as a social enterprise and offers a mix of publicly commissioned services and those directly purchased by local people. Facilities include Fenwick, a health and wellbeing centre in the New Forest, and Cobbett Hub and Library in Southampton.  See the website for details.

Where   Central Southern England

What   Treatment centre offering physiotherapy, scar therapy and acupuncture. Therapist and Mental Health First Aider, Hannah Poulton, spent 18 years within the NHS, with 8 years specialising in cancer care and rehabilitation, before setting up a private practice. Please see the website for details.

Where   The Manse, Narborough Village

Who   People looking for help with post-surgery scarring

What   Advice and coaching service funded by Public Health Dorset. The service provides free healthy lifestyle advice, one to one coaching, and signposting to local groups to support people in becoming more active, losing weight, stopping smoking or drinking less alcohol. Please see the website for details.

Where   Dorset area

Who   Adults looking to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle

What   Information and advice service offered in partnership with Public Health England and the NHS, providing support for families to maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. This online resources provides tips, tools, recipes and suggested activities help families eat well and stay active. Please see the website for details.

Where   Nationwide

Who   People looking to improve health and wellbeing

What   Information and advice service offered in partnership with Public Health England and the NHS, providing support with mental health and wellbeing. One You provides tips, tools, support and encouragement to help improve your physical health and fitness. Every Mind Matters offers simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind by helping people spot the signs of common mental health conditions, get personalised practical self-care tips and information on further support. Please see the website for details.