Find cancer support services near you
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277 results found
Shout 85258 - mental health support service
Charity for UK residents of any age struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse, panic attacks, self-harm, and relationship problems. It offers a free, confidential, anonymous text mental health support service with trained volunteers available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. See website for more information.
We Are Undefeatable - how to get more active
Charity for people living with a long term health condition. It supports and encourages people to be more active in ways that work for each particular health condition. See website for free online videos and resources, and 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.
Skin Shop – Specialist natural skincare
Online shop selling specialist, natural skincare products, suitable for different skin conditions, including those caused by the side effects of cancer treatments. For further details, see website.
With You – for people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health
Free, confidential support for people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health and those worried about a loved one. Support is given face to face or via online live chat. It also offers signposting to other support services nationwide. Visit the website for more information.
Wiltshire Farm Foods - Frozen Meal Delivery Service
Frozen meal preparation and delivery service operating nationwide. It offers over 300 dishes including vegetarian, allergen-friendly and special diet and size options. The meals are cooked using sustainable and local ingredients where possible and delivered frozen. People can order as many or as few meals as they need.
Chill Panda app
Mental health app helping children and their loved ones manage stress and anxiety. It measures the user's heart rate and gives them tools such as breathing techniques and relaxation tasks to help with anxiety and worry.
Miiskin app - track and monitor skin changes and moles
App helping people to track and monitor skin changes and moles over time. The app connects people with dermatologists so that they can have virtual consultations. With the premium version, people can also photograph their moles within the app and then compare the photographs over time and side-by-side to identify any differences such as the appearance of a new mole or the change of an existing mole. It also has reminders to do skin checks and provides information about different types of skin cancers. The app is for self-checking and monitoring only, it does not diagnose cancer.
British Liver Trust
Charity for people living with a liver condition, including liver cancer, and their loved ones and carers. It offers online information and support including an online community forum, information giving webinars, virtual and face to face support groups, and a free nurse led helpline. See website for more information.
Stand Up To Cancer
Partnership and fundraising campaign by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, taking the latest developments in the lab and fast-tracking them into new tests and treatments. Funds are raised through comedy events, merchandise collaborations and fundraising drives like fitness challenges, free dress days and bake offs. For more information, see website.
Cancer Research UK
Charity funding and conducting cancer research. It provides practical information ranging from symptoms and screening to coping after treatment. It also offers support and advice via a free nurse-run helpline, contact form and an online community forum. Please visit website for information.
Maggie's
Cancer charity providing free support and information in centres across the UK and online. Visit the website to find your nearest Maggie's centre, to find further information and blogs on everything from living with cancer, support for young people, what to expect when you are recently diagnosed, to useful advice from others living with cancer.
Neuroblastoma UK
Charity providing help to children and young people with neuroblastoma and their loved ones and carers. It offers an online parents’ booklet, personal stories from loved ones who have experienced neuroblastoma, information about clinical trials and links to resources. See website for more information.
Moving Medicine - resource on physical activity for healthcare professionals
Organisation providing clinicians and allied health professionals with accessible information to help give advice 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.
Parathyroid UK
Charity for people living with parathyroid conditions. It offers information and support including a telephone helpline and private Facebook support groups where people can talk, learn and share experiences. For more information and contact form, see website.
Project Youth Cancer – support for young people experiencing cancer
Charity supporting young people living with cancer, encouraging healthy habits and giving access to a range of therapies. Research into cancers that affect young people is ongoing and there is a Project Mental Health scheme whereby young persons are able to access free mental health support. Please visit the website.
The Chris Lucas Trust - childhood cancer research charity
Charity funding scientific research into rhabdomyosarcoma and childhood cancers. Its purpose is to investigate the genetic causes of cancer and share information to help the public understand childhood cancers. They also offer a free counselling service for children and parents. For more information, please see website.
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Charity providing information and support to children living with retinoblastoma. The service helps to fund research, raise awareness and influence policy reform. It includes access to grants for loved ones of children affected by the condition, support workers giving practical advice, and holds events to bring families and individuals together to share experiences. Please visit website for details.
Childhood Cancer Parents Alliance
Charity providing support and advice to loved ones of children living with cancer, both during and after treatment. It offers days out, meet-up sessions, advice, information and a listening ear. For more information please visit the website.
The Aplastic Anaemia Trust
Charity providing information, emotional and practical support to those living with aplastic anaemia and other similar conditions. It also funds research into the causes of aplastic anaemia and other rare bone marrow failures and have working partnerships with other major research centres in England. Additionally, it has a support group on Facebook.
Melanoma UK
Charity for people affected by melanoma. It offers information and social, emotional and practical support including a phone helpline, weekly online support meetings, expert webinars and a private Facebook support group. See website for more information.
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust - trips for 8 to 17 and 18 to 24 year olds
Charity supporting children and young people living with and beyond cancer through sailing activities. It organises sailing and residential outdoor adventure trips which help young people learn new skills, build confidence and meet others with shared experiences. It also has an online app putting over 18s in touch with others with shared experiences and signposting to other organisations. See website for more information.
EHE Rare Cancer Charity
Charity-run social support network for people living with epithelioid haemangioendothelioma (EHE). It offers diagnosis and treatment information, a global registry, and blogs and forums for shared experiences. It can also signpost you to other organisations and helps carers find the right support. For more information, see website.
Ski 4 Cancer - specialist respite charity
Charity that provides respite days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer. Many of the trips and short breaks have an alpine focus, including family days out at UK snow domes, and longer holidays in the mountains (summer and winter). For more information about the service and nomination information etc, please visit the website.
Sail 4 Cancer
Cancer respite charity with a sailing focus for people living with cancer. It provides water-based days out and short-breaks in the UK for people living with cancer to spend more time with their families. For more information, see website.
Run 4 Cancer
Charity for people living with or beyond cancer and their loved ones and carers. It organises days out and short breaks for loved ones which may be focused on a particular sport or activity. It also makes grants to UK based care institutions and raises funds for research. See website for more information.
Bowel and Cancer Research
Charity dedicated to research and new treatments for people living with bowel cancer. It provides campaigns, events and challenges, funding, public involvement, a research hub and the latest news on bowel cancer. For more information please visit the website.
Skcin – The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity
Charity promoting the importance of sun safety and the early detection of all skin cancers. It provides information about all aspects of skin cancer and raises awareness through education. This includes online tools, resources and support for schools and nurseries and online skin cancer surveillance training for hair, health, and beauty professionals as well as primary care settings. See website for more information including online resources and a free app for the public.
Bike 4 Cancer- Respite days and short-breaks for families affected by cancer
Charity for people living with cancer and their loved ones. It offers days out and short breaks, some of which are cycling related, grants to UK based palliative care institutions, and organises fundraising events. For more information, see the website.
DKMS Foundation - charity supporting blood stem cell donor registration and research
Charity finding, registering and matching potential blood stem cell donors to people living with blood cancer and other blood-related conditions. It also researches stem cell replacement and other therapies. For more information, see website.
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