Cancer Support in the Community

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Did you know there are many different local groups out there to support you and your family?

Macmillan Cancer Support

Nationwide charity founded in 1911 providing support with your health, managing relationships, and dealing with money and work worries at all stages of your cancer journey.

• Personalised support
• Signposting to other services
• Cancer information
• Counselling
• Online community

Visit Macmillan Cancer Support

Maggie's

Network of thoughtfully designed cancer centres next to hospitals, allowing people to find comfort in the company of others going through the same thing.

• Free support and information
• Support groups
• Walk-in centres
• Courses and workshops

Visit the Maggie's website

Paul's Cancer Support centre

Cancer support charity based in Battersea, supporting people in the community through counselling, workshops and support groups, both online and in person.

• Home-visiting service
• Wellbeing activities
• Gentle exercise class
• One-to-one therapy
• Massage
• Hypnotherapy

Visit Paul's Cancer Support Centre

Haven

National charity that gives person-centred physical, practical and emotional support to those affected by breast cancer.

• Breast cancer information and support
• Self-help films and audio
• Meditation
• Private therapist support

Visit Breast Cancer Haven

Cancer Support UK

Nationwide charity providing psychological support to people with cancer during and after treatment, services are designed and delivered by people who have experienced cancer themselves.

• Cancer coaching (for people who have finished cancer treatment)
• Cancer support kits - can act as a practical aid to recovery

Visit Cancer Support UK

If you have any questions or would like some more information, please do not hesitate to contact your GP.