Find cancer support services near you
36 results found
36 results found
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.
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.
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.
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.
Astriid - employment support for people with long-term health conditions
Charity helping people with long-term health conditions including cancer, find work. It offers free webinars on topics such as CV writing and job interview skills. For more information, please visit the website.
Breast Cancer Coaching - Supporting women after treatment
Personalised 1-2-1 online coaching sessions for women affected by breast cancer, who are post treatment. Sessions aim to support women moving forward in life, to work through common issues they may face and give tools to promote wellbeing and self care. A free chat is offered before coaching begins there is also an option to join a private Facebook group. See website for more information.
British Asian Cancer Charity
Charity that gives support and advice to British Asians living with cancer. It runs a number of campaigns such as #LooksLikeMe across social media and advocates to achieve cancer equity for the British Asian cancer population through education. It also work closely with NHS leaders on campaigns, clinical research and more. Visit the website for more information.
Cancer Prevention Research Trust
Charity funding research into cancer prevention and supporting education to reduce cancer risk. It provides information, raises public awareness, and funds research at UK universities and teaching hospitals. Legacy, tribute, and in memoriam gifts can also be made to support its work. See website for more information.
Christians Against Poverty
Charity providing free professional debt help to people in local churches across the UK. Its free services support people to get out of debt, find work, manage money and gain life skills. It also provides online and helpline advice. See website for more information.
Citizens Advice National
Service providing free, confidential and impartial advice on health care, housing, finances, benefits, education, work and accessing support services in different regions across the UK.
Friends with Stomas – online mentoring for those affected by a stoma
Peer support and online mentoring service supporting those affected by a stoma. Melanie North does not provide medical advice or clinical treatment. As someone who had rectal cancer and lives with a stoma, she offers paid online mentoring which aims to build confidence and understanding at your own pace. Contact for a free initial call via Zoom or phone to find out more and decide if mentoring would work for you. Melanie also runs two free social groups in Hertfordshire on a monthly basis.
Friends, Families & Travellers - supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people
Charity seeking to end discrimination against Gypsies, Travellers and Roma, and to protect their way of life. It offers advice and information on work, health and wellbeing, rights and more. It has a 'health help card' available via the website, which can be used to show NHS staff that a person needs extra help, for example with form-filling or reading and understanding something. See website for full details.
Gov UK Browse Benefits
Government website offering information, advice and support relating to benefits and signposting to other support available. It can guide people who already have financial support or those looking for help. Its online calculator helps you work out how much financial help you could get. See website for more information.
Hidden Voices Podcast - Living Beyond Cancer, Kirstie's Story
Podcast episode which is part of Healthwatch Essex's Living Beyond Cancer project, which explores life after cancer treatment. In this episode, the host, Beth, speaks to Kirstie, who shares the challenges she faced when returning to work after breast cancer and the support that helped her. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
HousingCare - information and advice for older people
Housing charity helping people continue to live safely and well at home whatever changes and challenges ageing brings. Through its website, it offers free and independent information, advice and support on finding a more suitable home or making an existing home work better as a person gets older.
Menopause Matters
Website providing information about menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options. It has information on what happens leading up to, during and after menopause, what the consequences can be, what you can do to help and what treatments are available. It also provides fitness support and work advice. Peer-to-peer advice, support, and information are available on their online forum. See website for more information.
Naval Families Federation
Charity for serving families of the Naval Service. It offers advice and support, and can help with health, relationships, schools, where people live or work, finances, a posting overseas and more. It cannot give legal or financial advice, but signposts to other organisations who can help. For more information, see website.
NHS Social Care and Support Guide
NHS website explaining the support available to people who need help with everyday life due to their health condition or disability. It signposts to the help available from social services and charities and gives information on financial help, work, care following a stay in hospital, practical advice for carers and more.
Nordic Walking UK – WALX
Walking club helping people improve health and fitness through Nordic walking. Nordic walking uses poles that help work the upper body as well as the legs while providing additional support. Different types of walks are available, designed for all ages, tastes and fitness levels. For more information on locations please visit the website.
Not Your Grandma‘s Cancer Show – Podcast
Podcast made by Shine Cancer Support charity offering information, comfort and inspiration to young adults living with cancer. The podcast, hosted by Tatum de Roeck, includes personal stories, practical tips, and expert information while addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of the cancer experience of younger adults with cancer. Each episode covers a different topic – everything from mental health to returning to work and infertility after cancer.
Op NOVA – Supporting Veterans in the Justice System
Service providing practical and emotional support to veterans in England who are in contact with the criminal justice system. It allocates veterans a caseworker who will work with them to secure housing and employment and improve mental health, wellbeing, and relationships, allowing them to live stable lives and reduce reoffending. Specialist support is also available for family members through the Op NOVA Families Programme. See website for more information.
Post-treatment health and life coaching
Health and life coaching for people living post treatment from cancer and breast cancer. Support helps individuals reconnect with their bodies, rebuild energy, manage stress, and regain confidence in daily life, work and relationships. Coaching is holistic, covering mindset, boundaries, self-care (nutrition, sleep and movement), emotional wellbeing and habit-building. Services include 1:1 coaching for all cancers, breast cancer group coaching, and workshops for organisations. Visit the website for further information.
Psychosynthesis Coaching
Psychological coaching led by Kate, helping people connect with themselves and others, this can include support through challenging experiences. Psychosynthesis is a holistic psychology providing a map of the human personality. Coaching can be held one to one, face to face, online or in group setting. Kate is also a registered Sign Language interpreter and can work with people from the Deaf community. See website for more information.
Rehab 4 Addiction - mental health support and bereavement counselling
Organisation signposting people to the most suitable mental health treatment (including bereavement counselling), across the UK. Its advisors listen to what you need and want and make suggestions tailored to you. They work with psychiatrists, therapists, counsellors and doctors. Costs are usually incurred for most services suggested, although they offer free assessments and provide information on many free services and treatment option alternatives for those who cannot afford to pay. See website for more information.
Relate at Family Action – Counselling
Counselling service providing help with relationships, sex therapy, family mediation, children and young people counselling, and individual counselling. It offers different types of counselling designed to help you work through issues. For more information, see website or use contact details shown.
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)
Charity for people working in the agricultural sector, including those no longer able to work due to a health condition, accident or age. It offers social events and one to one support including one-off/short-term financial grants, training, up skilling, mental health counselling, and housing and debt guidance. See website for more information.
The British Psychological Society (BPS) - find a chartered psychologist in your area
Charity offering resources and information to help people learn about psychology, the work that psychologists do, and how to find a psychologist. It will not recommend any individual psychologists. It is up to you to check the background, qualifications and experience of any psychologist and member of the organisation whose services you are considering. See website for details.
The Cancer App – app providing information and support
Free NHS approved app helping people living with cancer to manage their important information such as contacts, medications and appointments. The app provides relevant and expert information tailored to 23 different cancer types. It holds people's information securely and can work on phone and tablet devices. Please see the website for more information.
The Forward Trust - drug and alcohol recovery services
National charity supporting people living with substance abuse issues. It manages a range of drug and alcohol recovery services including help with housing and homelessness. It also supports people to find work through employment, self-employment, volunteering, apprenticeships and vocational training. See website for more information.
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