Find cancer support services near you
Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service - Wigan Infirmary
Support centre offering free and confidential information and support in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Services include counselling, benefits advice, self-help and practical support, courses and workshops. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4.30pm. Phone before visiting to check opening times and availability. For more information, see website.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Foundation Trust providing cancer services for people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy across a number of sites. Macmillan Cancer Support offer supportive care to anyone affected by cancer with staff at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and Thomas Linacre Centre, Wigan. See website for more information.
The Bereavement Cafe
Support groups for people who have been bereaved, grief awareness workshops, support for bereaved children, a listening ear service, and a newsletter. See their website and socials and/or email for more information.
Child Bereavement UK - St Helens, Merseyside
Charity offering free face to face support, two days per month, for bereaved children and young people up to the age of 25 and their families, within the Merseyside area. Support is provided by a trained bereavement support practitioner. It also has a free helpline providing confidential support for individuals, couples, children, young people and families by telephone, email or live chat.
Rainbow Hub
Children's charity providing therapeutic services for children and young people with physical disabilities as a result of a neurological condition or child brain injury. Services include support, rehabilitation, movement sessions, day trips, a nursery, conductive education and family support. For more information, please visit the website.
Ormskirk District General Hospital
Hospital providing cancer services to people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Its nurse helpline gives confidential advice to anyone worried about possible cancer symptoms. See website for more information.
About You UK St Helens
Charity offering counselling and therapy to adults, children and loved ones. To access services, a minimum donation of £27 per session is requested. There is also an initial payment for the assessment session. All counsellors are registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and have training in various fields of counselling practices. For more information, see website.
Chorley and South Ribble Hospital
Hospital providing cancer services for people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Macmillan Cancer Support offer supportive care to anyone affected by cancer. Their information pod is in the entrance of the Euxton Lane entrance of Chorley Hospital. See website for more information.
Derian House Children's Hospice
Children's hospice that provides respite and end-of-life care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses and also supports brothers, sisters, parents and grandparents. Included in the services offered is day care, holidays and bereavement support. For more information please visit the website.
The Owen McVeigh Foundation - for Merseyside children living with cancer
Charity for families with a child living with cancer in Merseyside. Set up in memory of Owen McVeigh, it provides children and their loved ones with memorable experiences including free holidays at its Peacock Lodge holiday home. See website and/or contact for more information.
Warrington Hospital
Hospital providing cancer services to people living with cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including screening, surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It also offers palliative care to improve the quality of life of patients. See website for more information.
Aintree University Hospital
Hospital providing cancer services for people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The Macmillan centre, also based in the hospital grounds, offers supportive care to anyone affected by cancer. See website for more information.
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Foundation Trust providing cancer services to people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy across various sites. The Macmillan Information and Support Service is located to the left of Royal Bolton Hospital's main entrance, and offers supportive care to anyone affected by cancer. See website for more information.
Zoë's Place - Liverpool Hospice
Children’s hospice providing end-of-life care to babies living with life-limiting conditions. It offers respite care, family support and bereavement support. Additionally, it provides therapies such as physiotherapy, art, play, music and animal assisted therapy. For more details please visit the website.
The Alder Centre - care and education for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age
Centre for anyone affected by the death of child of any age. It offers education and practical and emotional support. This includes counselling for children, young people, adults and couples, a befriending service, therapeutic breaks, complementary therapies, drop in sessions for adults, craft sessions for children, and remembrance services. It also provides training courses and professional workshops. See website and/or contact for more information.
Tom's Trust – North West
Charity part funding clinical neuro-oncology psychology team for children with brain tumours providing tailored emotional and psychological support for children and their loved ones. The Trust offers further support with bereavement, online resources and their sibling toolkit. See website for details.
Children's Cancer Support Group (CHICS)
Charity providing support to children living with cancer. It offers practical advice and information, parent and teenager support groups and signposting to local events, day trips and activities. Contact for more information.
Active Halton
Council initiative that provides an online directory to find sports and fitness activities for residents of Halton. It offers information on local sports and fitness activities such as American football, archery, baseball, bowls, cricket, golf, and disability services such as adaptive bikes, adaptive rowing, snooker and rugby. Please visit the website for more information.
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Hospital providing assessment and treatment to people living with or beyond cancer. Its cardio-oncology department specialises in the care of cancer patients with heart problems. Its Liverpool lung cancer unit offers assessment and treatment for people living with lung cancer. It also offers specialist palliative care for people living with life limiting conditions, and those who are at end of life. See website for more information.
Broadgreen Hospital
Hospital providing cancer services to people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. A Macmillan centre is based in the hospital's main reception area and offers supportive care to anyone affected by cancer. See website for more information.
Halton Cancer Support Centre
Support centre for people of all ages affected by cancer. It offers emotional and psychological help including complementary therapy, art and craft therapy, counselling, a listening ear service, support groups, respite breaks, day trips, and social events. See website for more information.
Child Bereavement UK - Widnes, Cheshire
Charity offering free face to face support for bereaved children and young people up to the age of 25 and their families, within the Widnes area. Support is provided by a trained bereavement support practitioner. It also has a free helpline providing confidential support for individuals, couples, children, young people and families by telephone, email or live chat.
EdenCare Home Care Services
Specialised home care services offering personalised support to people at every stage of life. Services include personal care, support for loved ones and carers, companionship, support in home, Alzheimer's and Dementia care, end of life care and more. Contact and/or see website for more information.
5k Your Way Parkrun Group - Bolton
Community-based support group providing local running events to support people affected by cancer. Its local events encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk/jog/run a 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.
Listening Ear – Liverpool
Charity providing support services and a range of emotional and psychological therapies for children, young people and adults. It offers support to those facing loss, bereavement, occupational health issues or the effects of domestic abuse. Its services are provided face-to-face or via telephone or video link. For more information please visit the website.
Love, Jasmine - Grief Support
Charity providing support to loved ones directly affected by the loss of a child. Services include one to one support, coffee groups, respite, counselling, in person and online support groups, and sibling support. It also offers complementary therapies such as reiki, aromatherapy and yoga. See website for more information.
The Life Rooms - Bootle
Support centre providing help to anyone, including people living with cancer, to take the next steps towards a healthier and happier life. It offers a place to meet others, access opportunities and courses, and get support and information on social activities, learning, housing, employment and volunteering. See website for information.
Southport and Formby District General Hospital
Hospital providing cancer services for people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The Macmillan centre based in the hospital grounds offers supportive care to anyone affected by cancer. See website for more information.
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Hospital providing cancer services for people living with or beyond cancer. It offers assessment and treatment of cancer including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The Macmillan centre is based at the hospital and offers supportive care to anyone affected by cancer. See website for more information.
The Brain Charity
Charity for people living with neurological conditions and their loved ones and carers. It offers information, advice and emotional and practical support including advice on welfare benefits, employment support, counselling, support groups, online activities, social events, and legal advice. For more information, see website.
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