Upper GI

What  Chaplaincy services available at East Kent University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to support people living with cancer and their loved ones through difficult times. Chaplaincy services are available to everyone and people do not have to be in any way 'religious' to see a Chaplain. Chaplains are there to listen, encourage, question and support during periods of difficulty. The Chaplaincy department has representatives of all major Christian denominations and has contacts with all major world-faith groups in the area.

What  Charity supporting older people with a 24-hour helpline for information, signposting, advice, a place to talk, a befriending service to help with loneliness, and help for people suffering abuse and neglect. More information can be found on its website.

Where  Nationwide

Who  Anyone over 60 including people living with cancer

What  Social support project connecting people aged 50 and over who are socially isolated or experiencing lonlieness due to any kind of change in life circumstances. Group members are invited to attend a 12 week programme, which includes a variety of activities and topics. The programme is a great opportunity to meet people in similar situations and make new friends, and it focusses on sustainability with participants encouraged and supported to remain connected after it finishes. Sessions are currently held over Zoom due to COVID-19 safety precautions.

What Council support for vulnerable people in Kent who need urgent help.  Support is provided with tasks like collecting medication, walking dogs, putting bins out, making sure you have someone to talk to by phone, Skype or Facetime and shopping.  A 24-hour helpline and an online form is available to request help. More information can be found on its website.

Where Kent

Who Vulnerable people in Kent including people affected by cancer.

What  Free service offering information, advice and guidance to help people find local support services available to them. Wellbing Navigators work across Medway and offer personalised help through home visits, face-to-face appointments, telephone or email. Support services they signpost to include befriending, home safety, financial advice, housing, home support and maintenance, shopping, transport, aids and adaptations, and social support.

Where  Across Medway

What  Support service for young people aged 5-18 who have taken on caring responsibilities for a loved one. It works with schools, communities and agencies to identify young carers and provide a range of short-term support such as signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops. It also offers training and information to care professionals.

Where  Bexley, London

Who  Young people aged 5-18 who care for a loved one

What  Choir group for all ages and abilities that meets every Tuesday during term time from 6:30pm – 8pm. The group sings songs from a variety of genres, and was created to help those living with cancer, and their family and carers, to relax and unwind. 

Where  The Queen's Centre Foyer, Castle Hill Hospital 

Who  Anyone

What  Support service for young people aged 5-18 who have taken on caring responsibilities for a loved one. It works with schools, communities and agencies to identify young carers and provide a range of short-term support such as signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops. It also offers training and information to care professionals.

Where  Havering, London

Who  Young people aged 5-18 who care for a loved one

What  Support service for young people aged 5-18 who have taken on caring responsibilities for a loved one. It works with schools, communities and agencies to identify young carers and provide a range of short-term support such as signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops. It also offers training and information to care professionals.

Where  Southwark, London

Who  Young people aged 5-18 who care for a loved one

What  Guided group walks open to all ages and abilities. All walks are free and various route lengths are available, ranging from thirty minutes to two hours. No bookings required – meet at the Beverley Leisure Centre at 6:30

Where  Beverley Leisure Centre

Who  Anyone

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