Find cancer support services near you
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245 results found
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre - Cargenbridge, Dumfries and Galloway
Centre offering free and confidential information, advice and support to people affected by cancer. Services include complementary therapies, benefits and nutrition advice, self help and support groups, bereavement support, and signposting to other services. Contact to check opening times and availability before visiting the centre.
The Haven – Forth Centre
Support centre for people of all ages living with life limiting conditions and their carers and loved ones. A team of Haven nurses, co-ordinators and wellbeing practitioners offer practical, emotional and bereavement support online, by phone or in person by pre-booked appointments. For more information, see website.
Kooth - Online Peer Support
Free and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it. It provides peer support communities, self-help materials and one-to-one online chat sessions with experienced counsellors.
Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association (IA)
Charity offering support, information and befriending services to people of all ages facing, or living with, an ileostomy or internal pouch. See website for more information including details about regional groups, see "Find Local Support" link on website.
Let's Face It
Website providing information and links to information and resources to support people affected by facial disfigurement.
Shout 85258
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 more information.
NHS physical activity guidelines - adults, children and babies
Free NHS physical activity guidelines. These guidelines provide information on the different types of physical activity and exercises, the needs at different stages from childhood through to adulthood and old age, how much exercise to do, and how to fit exercise and activities into daily life. It links to programmes such as Couch to 5K, 10 Minute Workouts, 12-week Fitness Plan, Strength and Flexibility Programme and 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 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. See website for more information including tips for parents.
Miiskin app - track and monitor skin changes and moles
App helping people to track and monitor skin changes and moles over time. People can 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.
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 support meetings. See website for details.
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
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 phone 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. 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 to loved ones of children affected by the condition, support workers giving practical advice and holds events to bring together families and individuals to meet others and 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. Membership costs £30 a year. 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.
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
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. Please see the 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. Additionally, it signposts to other organisations and help carers find the right support. For more information please visit the website.
Ski 4 Cancer
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.
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