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277 results found
CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia) Support Group - online forum
Online forum providing support to people living with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) where they can post, share and discuss their experiences on topics related to the condition. To interact with others on the discussion forum, people must register as a user. Please see the website for more information.
CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia) Support
Charity providing free and up-to-date resources about chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Services include an active online forum, meet ups and group activities, webinars, publications and newsletters, signposting to other support services. Please see website.
International Brain Tumour Alliance
Organisation providing support to brain tumour groups and others involved in the field of neuro oncology. Services include signposting to other support organisations and information on clinical trials, conferences and events together with podcasts featuring the real life stories of people working in the brain tumour field and those with the condition. Please see the website.
Hospice UK
National charity providing hospice and palliative care for adults and children living with a life limiting condition. It offers pain and symptom control, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and community based services such as hospice at home, psychological and social support. For more information, see website.
Be Clear On Cancer – cancer awareness campaign
Cancer awareness campaign, led by Public Health England, raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of different types of cancer. For more information please phone free number or visit the website.
AMEND - Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders
Charity providing information, support and advice to people affected by multiple endocrine neoplasia and associated conditions. Services include counselling, a private Facebook group, informal virtual peer support group meet ups, WhatsApp groups for young adults, and resources for children. See website for more information.
Hope Again - for young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing bereavement
Website supporting young people experiencing bereavement. It provides information and support on how to cope with grief and feel less alone. It also offers advice to adults on how to support a bereaved child or young person. Support is via a free phone helpline, face-to-face support, email and webchat. For more information, see website.
Children with Cancer UK
Charity for children living with cancer and their loved ones and carers. It funds research and support services and raises awareness of childhood cancer. It supports families through 'amazing days out' and funding accommodation close to hospitals, working with partners to ensure families have the emotional and financial support they need. For more information, see the website.
Childhood Bereavement Network
Online hub and information centre for people supporting bereaved children, young people and their loved ones. It does not offer direct advice or support but signposts to local support services. It also partners with schools to run bereavement awareness education programmes, training and workshops for students and teachers. For more information, see website.
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.
Experience of cancer - young people - Healthtalk
National charity providing information on what it is like to live with various health conditions including cancer. The website includes videos of young people aged from 13 to 26 sharing their stories about discovering cancer, being in hospital, going through treatment, ways of coping with cancer, body image and the impact on friends and family. For more information, see website.
Healthtalk.org - body image during and after cancer
Charity providing information on what it is like to live with various health conditions including cancer. The website includes videos of young people aged between 13-26 sharing their stories about discovering cancer, the effects of cancer on body image, the impacts of living with hair loss, changes in skin colour and surgical scars.
Carers Trust - Directory
Online directory for unpaid carers of all ages. It offers information and advice, and signposts to local carer services. It also has information about financial support for carers and the person being cared for including benefits and grants. For more information, see website.
Cancer Relief UK - financial help
Charity fund helping people experiencing financial hardship whilst living with a life-limiting condition. It raises money through donations and appeals to provide financial help for treatments, equipment, bills, travel costs, family treats and last wishes. See website for more information.
Cancer Prevention Research Trust
Charity offering research and guidelines for living a healthier lifestyle to help prevent and reduce the risk of cancer. People can make living tributes or memoriam gifts to commemorate a loved one and support research. For more information please visit the website.
Cancer Laryngectomee Trust
Charity for people living with cancer of the larynx and their loved ones. It offers free resources and information about cancer of the larynx and laryngectomees, written by people with personal experience of the condition and including a picture book for young children. The charity also organises social events. See website for more information.
Cancer52 - Cancer support groups
Team of cancer support groups and charities working on the Cancer Reform Strategy to promote earlier diagnosis, better treatments and support for rare and less common types of cancer. It partners with and signposts people to charity groups providing services and support to people living with cancer. See website for more information.
Browns More Hair Now – Wig Services
Wig and hairpiece specialists with a range of synthetic and human hair wigs for people experiencing hair loss as a result of cancer, cancer treatments and other conditions. It provides online and in person fittings and also offers aftercare advice. Please see website for further information.
Young Minds – Mental health support for young people
Charity for children and young people who need emotional support. It offers blogs, online advice, and a helpline for parents and carers. It also provides signposting to further mental health services. See website for more information.
Anxiety UK - Support Service
National charity providing support to people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression. It offers online information and advice, telephone helplines, support groups and on demand online 1:1 therapy, as well as signposting to local groups and events. To see the full range of services offered and costs as applicable, please visit the website.
Mind – Mental Health Support
Charity providing online information and support to people living with mental health conditions. It signposts to local services and it also offers a telephone helpline. For more information please visit the website.
Bowel Cancer UK - bowel cancer charity
Charity for people living with bowel cancer, from symptom checking through to treatment and beyond. It offers online communities, social meet-ups, free support and information days with expert speakers and workshops and support with grief and bereavement. See website for more information.
Macmillan Toilet Card
Downloadable toilet card and key ring designed to give you urgent access to a toilet when out in public. This is a card that you can show quickly and easily to staff in shops, pubs and other places. It explains that you have a medical condition and need urgent access to a toilet. See the website for details.
Samaritans National Helpline
Mental health support service for people experiencing mental health issues. Its free 24-hour helpline is available 365 days a year. Support is also given by email, face to face in local branches and via a self help app. See the website for details.
Healthier Families - Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Information and advice service providing support to families to help maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise. This online resource offers tips, tools, recipes and suggests activities to help eat well and stay active. For more information please visit the website.
Look Good Feel Better – Headwrappers - Hair Loss Advisory Service
Service, now part of Look Good Feel Better, provides free support to anyone living with hair loss as a result of cancer treatment, Online and face-to-face sessions include scalp and hair care advice for before, during and after treatment, scarf tying lessons and demonstrating other headwear options. It also offers an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have about your hair loss, Please visit the website for more information.
PICC line covers and sleeves
Company that designs, manufactures and sells fabric PICC line covers and sleeves in over 20 colours and designs, across five standard sizes. Their sleeves are created to reflect a wide range of personalities and styles to discreetly cover a PICC line or to be bold and colourful. They also sell chemo pump bags with adjustable belts to fit 3 waist sizes. All products are designed and made in the UK, and available from their secure online store.
Asthma and Lung UK
Charity providing support to people of all ages living with lung and asthma related conditions. It runs support groups online and in person across the UK and offers advice and raises awareness via the website. Its helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, to help with any questions on how to manage different conditions. For more information, see website.
The Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust
Charity providing funding for complementary therapists who support people of all ages living with cancer. The complementary therapists work in the NHS and in hospices. They offer distance healing therapy, spiritual healing and reiki. See website for more information.
Family Holiday Charity
Charity offering short UK breaks and day trips for families living with disability, severe and sudden illness, bereavement, and mental health issues. Referrals are made via individuals working directly with a family, you cannot self refer. For more information, see website.
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