Find cancer support services near you
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94 results found
Physical Activity and Cancer - Macmillan information page
Online information for people living with and beyond cancer, giving advice on the benefits of physical activity and how to be active during and after treatment. Please see the website for more information.
Physical Activity and Exercise – National Resource
Online resource on how to keep active while living with cancer describing what physical activity and exercise are, how to do them and the benefits, with simple examples. Links lead to modules specifically designed to help you be physically active throughout your entire cancer journey. Visit the website for more information.
Moving Medicine - resource on physical activity for healthcare professionals
Accessible information guiding health professionals and the general public on physical activity at all stages of children, young people and adults' treatment pathways. It also gives toolkits for hospitals to help people be more active during and after their time in the hospital. See website for more information.
NHS physical activity guidelines - adults, children and babies
Free NHS physical activity guidelines covering types of exercise, changing needs from childhood to old age, recommended activity levels, and tips for staying active daily. Includes links to programmes like Couch to 5K, 10 Minute Workouts, the 12-Week Fitness Plan, Strength and Flexibility, and the NHS Fitness Studio.
Prehabilitation – tips for physical activity - NHS South East London Cancer Alliance
NHS video and online information sheets providing help to people newly diagnosed with cancer and professionals supporting them. It gives tips on staying physically active before, during and after treatment. See website for more information.
World Cancer Research Fund – nutrition, diet and physical activity advice
Charity for people living with or beyond cancer. It offers online and phone resources including practical support for children and families, information on cancer prevention, and advice on healthy living through recipes and cookbooks, which can be ordered or downloaded via the website. It also has a nutrition helpline and runs an 8-week interactive fitness programme. See website for more information.
5K Your Way – National listing
Community-based support groups for anyone affected by cancer. With UK wide locations, individual groups meet on the last Saturday of every month, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to walk, jog or run all or part of the 5k route and socialise afterwards. More support can be found on the website through blogs, workshops, podcasts and useful links. Register to take part and see website for more information.
Active 10 App – walking tracker app
App to encourage exercise by tracking walking. See website for more information.
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Charity
Charity supporting serving and former members of the Armed Forces who have experienced life changing limb loss, loss of limb function or loss of sight. It offers advice on benefits, welfare and prosthetics, as well as activity holidays, rehabilitation programmes and grant funding. Support officer based across the UK also provide emotional support. See website for more information.
Blind Veterans UK – for severely sight impaired veterans
Charity helping vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss. It provides rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to veterans, regardless of how or when they lost their sight.
Bowel Cancer Information Videos
Video series provided by Yeovil Hospital offering information, practical and emotional advice and signposting to people living with bowel cancer. The videos cover a range of topics including how the hospital can support someone and, also advice on fatigue, nutrition, exercise, anxiety and financial matters.
Bowel Cancer UK - Support Events
Free virtual support events for anyone affected by bowel cancer. Learn more about bowel cancer and connect with others with shared experiences. See website for more information.
Breast Cancer Now – Moving Forward Course
Charity helping people adjust to life after hospital treatment for primary breast cancer. It offers support and professional guidance through face-to-face or online sessions over two weeks, and regular live speaker sessions online. Topics covered may include healthy eating, exercise, managing menopausal symptoms, lymphoedema, cancer fatigue and intimacy and relationships. Please see website for full details.
Careology - Cancer Management App
Mobile app for people living with cancer who are looking for ways to manage their care. Manage your own medication schedule, monitor symptoms, side effects, and create journal entries to share with loved ones. The app is available on both iOS and Android. See website for more information.
Chai Cancer Care – Jewish cancer support charity
Charity for people from the Jewish community affected by cancer. It offers advisory services, complementary therapies, counselling, group activities, home support, outpatient rehabilitation, palliative care, physical therapy and support groups. See website for more information.
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy - Online Resources
Online service providing information and advice about physiotherapy and pain management. Resources include downloadable booklets on how to manage pain, how to stay active, tips for rehabilitation exercises, and an online 'find a physiotherapist' directory. See the website for details.
Chronic Joint Pain Programme
Healthcare charity providing a free six month programme for people living with long-term joint pain. Beginning with 12 weeks of lifestyle advice and exercise group sessions, it offers low impact exercise, relaxation techniques and nutrition advice. See website for more information or to apply for the programme online.
ClimBing Out! - outdoor activity and coaching programmes for adults after illness or injury
Charity providing support to people who have been through a life changing injury, condition or trauma, including bereavement. It offers free five-day outdoor activity programmes to rebuild confidence and self esteem. Activities include climbing, gorge scrambling, kayaking, hill walking, abseiling and raft building. It also offers mental wellbeing support and online support. For more information, contact or see website.
Countrymen UK (CUK)
Charity supporting men in countryside communities living with physical or mental health challenges. The farms aim to improve men's wellbeing through farming activities, and give opportunities to socialise and meet new people. It also offers a bi-monthly carer's support group. It has a network of groups in farms across the UK. See website for more information.
Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC) - helping kids with cancer
Charity for children and young people living with and beyond cancer. It offers them free bikes, trikes and equipment to help with their rehabilitation. Bikes can be adapted to suit the individual child's needs. It also has a network of cancer exercise specialists working with children's cancer units across the UK to promote activity, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. See website for more information. Consult your cancer team or GP before making any lifestyle changes. Some exercise may not be suitable alongside certain cancer treatments.
Eat Well, Live Well programme for cancer recovery
Programme created by Field Doctor, cancer specialists at Perci Health and clinical advisors from The Royal Marsden. Developed to support cancer recovery, a time when people can feel vulnerable, confused and anxious about what to eat and do, after active treatment. The programme combines an online video support, weekly meal plan, online cookbook. People can access the paid for programme online via the website link. Contact for more information.
Every Mind Matters - mental health and wellbeing resources
NHS service for people who want to improve their mental health and wellbeing. It helps people spot the signs of common mental health conditions and gives personalised and practical self-care tips and information on more support. See website for details.
Everyone Active
Exercise network for anyone who wants to improve their health and fitness goals. It gives contact details and descriptions of facilities available at local leisure centers and sports stadiums. Costing varies with different types of membership or pay as you go. See website for more information.
Exercise and Cancer - Cancer Research UK information page
Online page offering information and advice about exercise and physical activity for people who are living with or beyond cancer. It explains the benefits that exercise brings as well as offering advice on overcoming barriers to being physically active, how to get started, and how much exercise is advisable. Please see the website for more information.
Fireflies Fitness - Pre recorded Video Exercise Courses for People Living with and Beyond Cancer
Pre recorded video exercise courses for anyone living with and beyond cancer. Designed to watch and take part in from your own home, in your own time. Some courses are free, others paid for. Consult your cancer team or GP before making any lifestyle changes. Some exercise programmes may not be suitable alongside certain cancer treatments. See website for more information.
Fly Fishing Group for people living with and beyond breast cancer
Free monthly activity group offering fly fishing for people living with or beyond breast cancer. The aim is a social meet up to find friendship and support. At the sessions you can learn to fly fish under the supervision of qualified coaches. See website for more information.
Forestry England - Outdoor Exercise
Organisation for anyone who wants to improve their health and mental wellbeing. It offers free and low cost activities in the forest including wellbeing trails, group wellbeing activities, Nordic walking, runs, mountain biking, go ape and horse riding. See website for more information.
Forestry England - Wellbeing Trails in the Forest
Wellbeing trails in forests across England for anyone who wants to improve their health and wellbeing. The trails are self led and themed panels along them invite you to pause, notice and connect with the forest environment. Search Forestry England's online map to find your nearest trail. See website and/or contact for more information.
Free Annual Gym Memberships for people living with cancer
Charity working in partnership with PureGym offering free yearly gym memberships to cancer patients. Each membership is given following PureGym standard process which includes a health declaration. Memberships are for people ages 16+. Visit the website for more information.
Free one-year gym membership for men with prostate cancer
Free one-year gym membership supporting men with locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer, on hormone therapy. The aim is to encourage exercise to improve overall health and wellbeing. It includes a 26 week exercise programme with videos that can be followed at home or in the gym, alongside information and other useful resources. Visit website for more information and to register interest using the online form.
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