Find cancer support services near you
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Working Through Cancer Network
Support group network providing help to Civil Service employees affected by cancer and those supporting someone with the condition as a carer or line manager. It offers advice, information, and support. The network also holds quarterly meetings and informative events. Email to join and/or find out more.
Working With Cancer - Work Related Support
Organisation providing support for people living with cancer and carers to manage work, return to work or find work in a safe and sustainable manner. It also offers guidance for employers such as HR professionals, line managers, and colleagues to better support employees dealing with cancer. See the website for details.
ACAS - employment law and workplace advice
Independent public body for anyone who needs employment law or workplace advice. It advises on any work-related problem including sorting out workplace conflicts. Its podcast series includes how bereaved employees can be supported at work. See website for more information.
Childhood Bereavement Network
Online hub and information centre for people supporting bereaved children, young people and their loved ones. Does not offer direct advice or support but signposts to local support services. Also provides a free programme to support schools to improve bereavement support. For more information, see website.
Farming Community Network (FCN) - charity supporting farmers and farming families
Charity supporting farmers and farming families during difficult times. It works in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer in rural communities, and to help people access Macmillan's services. Its charity helpline and e-helpline are open every day from 7am to 11pm. For more information, see website and/or contact.
Fertility Network UK
Charity for offering practical and emotional support to people experiencing fertility issues. Services include a support line, webinar sessions, online peer support groups, education, information and access to a community of people in a similar situation. It also raises awareness. For more information, see website.
Homelessness Palliative Care Network - Monthly Online Group
Free, UK wide network for anyone with an interest in palliative care for people experiencing homelessness. The group meets online, the second Tuesday of each month from 2-3pm monthly. Sessions facilitate collaborations, share best practice and challenges in the field. You can register for the network by filling out the online form. Visit the website for more information.
Hubbub – Community Fridge National Network
Network of community fridges across the UK. A community fridge is a space that brings people together to share food, meet up, learn new skills and stop food from going to waste. Open to all and anyone can share or take food. Use their interactive online map to find your nearest community fridge, or email/see website for more information.
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity – support for construction workers and their families
Charity offering mental, financial and emotional wellbeing support as well as a helping hand to those in the construction community and their loved ones. It has a free, confidential helpline and an app that gives information and advice on a range of wellbeing topics including stress, anxiety, depression and more. The charity's network of local clubs gives wellbeing support to people in their local area. Please visit the website for more information.
Lymphoedema Support Network - National Support Groups
Charity signposting people living with lymphoedema to their local support group. These are run independently from the charity itself. Groups provide information, education and mutual support for people with lymphoedema, their families and carers. They may be run by health care professionals or patients and are generally based in lymphoedema clinics or local centres. See website for more information.
Lymphoedema Support Network (LSN) charity
Charity for people living with lymphoedema. It offers information and promotes supported self-management. Membership is available for £20 per year (free for children) and gives access to an app and information newsletter, fact sheets and a website to help promote self-management. It signposts people for free to their local support group. Groups are run independently from the charity itself. For more information, see website.
Lymphoma Action - Live Your Life Workshops
Self management programme providing support to people with lymphoma who have just finished treatment or are on active monitoring. Held face-to-face or digitally, and facilitated by people with lived experience of lymphoma. It helps people live well with and beyond their lymphoma, and covers emotional wellbeing, physical activity and support services. See website for more information.
Macmillan Work and Cancer Information
Online advice and information on work and cancer for people who are employed or self-employed. Understand how cancer and treatments can affect your work life and your rights. This includes guidance on how to talk to employers, and help to negotiate adjustments in the workplace. See website for more information.
Mastectomy Network
Private support group for people facing a mastectomy or breast cancer related surgery. It offers a place to share the latest information and advice on mastectomy and reconstruction procedures.
National Prostate Cancer Support Group for Working Aged Men Recently Diagnosed
National online support group for working age men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. The group offers a space to meet others with shared experiences and access support and information. Online meet ups take place on the second Wednesday of each month, 7pm to 8.30pm. Email John Newton for more information.
NHS BME Network
Independent network giving Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people a voice, access to better and more appropriate healthcare and an opportunity to bring about change in the NHS. It challenges the institutional racism which still exists in the NHS. Membership of the network is open to all BME people via an online membership form.
Pseudomyxoma Survivor - support network for those affected by pseudomyxoma peritonei, appendix cancers and rare peritoneal malignancies
Charity for people living with cancer of the appendix and pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), run by those affected by these conditions. It raises awareness, funds research and offers counselling, physiotherapy and other wellbeing courses. It also has online support groups, a one to one buddy service and can award small personal one off grants. See website for more information.
Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network
Charity for people living with and beyond cancer who are part of the Muslim community. It offers practical and emotional support and Islamic guidance including a befriending service, online events, and bereavement support. There is also a WhatsApp community group chat. See website and/or contact for more information.
Smart Works - for women who need help getting into work
National charity providing help to women who need help getting into work. It offers free smart clothing and interview coaching to help women be in the best place possible for their job interview. It also supports women in securing job interviews. See website for more information.
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network - Independent organisation to help find psychological help
Social enterprise connecting people who identify as Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean with professional mental health support. It has an online directory of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists whose qualifications have been verified by the organisation, but carry out your own checks if using it to find a therapist. Consult your cancer team or GP before making any lifestyle changes. Some therapies may not be suitable alongside certain cancer treatments. See website for more information.
The Daisy Network - premature ovarian insufficiency information and support
Network for women living with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and their loved ones and carers. It offers information and emotional support including meet ups. Paid members get access to a private Facebook group and more. Contact their Regional Coordinator for more information on local and regional meet ups, and see website.
The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK
Charity offering advice and help for those diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). It also has a family support group, a private Facebook group and can offer support via email. See website for more information.
The Jolly Dollies - social network for widows
Community organisation helping bereaved women to make new friends and support one another. The organisation connects women both locally and nationally through online support, social events and holidays. People pay a yearly fee of £20 to maintain their membership. Please visit the 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.
Action for Happiness - Wellbeing resources
Charity sharing practical ideas to help people feel happier, more connected to their community and less socially isolated. It provides daily actions people can take through its app and calendar and coordinates online groups where members meet to talk about happiness and commit to action. Please see the website for more information.
Action Kidney Cancer
Charity providing support services to anyone affected by kidney cancer. There is a patient support forum managed by patients, carers and family members who understand the emotional and physical effects of kidney cancer. The website also features information and advice, videos and real stories. It also offers a range of support groups which can be accessed in person or via zoom. For more information call the helpline (weekdays 10am-4pm), or visit the website.
Active Breathing Course (ABC) for Cancer - online
Free six week programme for people living with and beyond cancer. It combines breathing exercises and singing techniques to help you manage breathlessness, anxiety, and improve wellbeing. Attend online or in person in south west London/Surrey. See website for more information and to book onto the next course via its online form.
Aderans Trendco
Salons providing support and advice to people with hair loss. They offer in person and online consultations for wigs and hairpieces at various locations in the UK. Services are tailored for each client, together with headwear, accessories, and scalp care. Free support groups and workshops can also be found at their salons. See website for more information.
Adrenocortical Cancer Support and Information
Charity offering information and emotional support to people living with adrenocortical cancer. Services include counselling (online, by phone or face to face in Hertfordshire), information days, recorded accounts from people with the condition, and a specialist nurse helpline. It also runs virtual peer support meetings and a private Facebook group. See website for details.
Advice Now – legal information and support
Charity website providing support to people in England and Wales on issues that affect their rights. It offers accurate and practical information on issues relating to benefits, housing, work and family relationships. It also has a directory of organisations that can offer information, advice and support to help people deal with their everyday legal problems. See website for more information.
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