Maggie’s
Support available:
Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support for people living with cancer, as well as their families and friends. Its centres are located alongside NHS hospitals, and support is also available online.
Telephone: 0300 123 1801
Website:https://www.maggies.org/
Email:enquiries@maggies.org
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/maggiescentres
Leukaemia Care
Support available:
Leukaemia Care is a UK charity supporting people affected by leukaemia and other blood cancers. It provides information, guidance and support to patients and their families.
Telephone: 08088 010 444
Website:https://www.leukaemiacare.org.uk/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LeukaemiaCare/
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/LeukaemiaCAREuk
CLIC Sargent
Support available:
CLIC Sargent supports children and young people with cancer, along with their families. Its services are designed around the individual needs of young people throughout their cancer experience.
Telephone: 0300 330 0803
Website:https://www.clicsargent.org.uk/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/clicsargentuk/
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/CLIC_Sargent
Breast Cancer Now
Support available:
Breast Cancer Now combines research with information and support for people affected by breast cancer. It provides help throughout diagnosis, treatment and life beyond cancer while funding research into improved treatments and outcomes.
Telephone: 0808 800 6000
Website:https://breastcancernow.org/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/breastcancernow/
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/breastcancernow
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VM32n3Xp3n3puDjGSMZKQ/videos
The Brain Tumour Charity
Support available:
The Brain Tumour Charity provides information and support for people affected by brain tumours and funds research aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.
Telephone: 0808 800 0004
Website:https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/
Email:support@thebraintumourcharity.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thebraintumourcharity
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/braintumourorg
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/braintumourcharity
Blood Cancer UK
Support available:
Blood Cancer UK brings together people affected by blood cancer and funds research intended to improve treatment and ultimately find cures. The charity has supported blood cancer research and patients since 1960.
Telephone: 0808 169 5155
Website:https://bloodcancer.org.uk/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bloodcanceruk.charity
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/bloodcancer_uk
Bowel Cancer UK
Support available:
Bowel Cancer UK works to improve outcomes and quality of life for people affected by bowel cancer. Its work includes raising awareness, providing support and campaigning for earlier diagnosis and better treatment.
Telephone: 020 7940 1760
Website:https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/
Email:admin@bowelcanceruk.org.uk
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bowelcanceruk/
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/bowelcanceruk
Together for Short Lives
Support available:
Together for Short Lives supports children and young people who are expected to have shortened lives, as well as their families. Its work focuses on helping families receive appropriate support throughout a child’s life.
Telephone: 0808 808 8100
Website:https://www.togetherforshortlives.org.uk/
Email:info@togetherforshortlives.org.uk
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/togetherforshortlives
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/Tog4ShortLives
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/together4shortlives
#hellomynameis
About the campaign:
The #hellomynameis campaign was started by Dr Kate Granger. It promotes compassionate communication between healthcare professionals and the people they care for. Dr Granger also supported work encouraging more open conversations about dying, death and the issues that matter to patients and families.
Website:https://www.hellomynameis.org.uk/
Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer
Support available:
Orchid focuses on male cancers, including testicular, prostate and penile cancer. Its work includes awareness, education, support and research aimed at improving outcomes and saving lives.
Telephone: 0808 802 0010
Website:https://orchid-cancer.org.uk/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OrchidFightingMaleCancer
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/orchidcancer
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-wJQqoqnok3x3tspQbnAQ
Macmillan Cancer Support
Support available:
Macmillan provides practical, financial and emotional help for people living with cancer. Its services are designed to help people manage the impact of cancer and maintain the best possible quality of life.
Telephone: 0808 808 00 00
Website:https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/macmillancancer
Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/macmillancancer
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/macmillancancer
Cancer Research UK
Support available:
Cancer Research UK provides information about cancer, treatments and cancer care for people with cancer and their families. The charity also funds and carries out research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Telephone: 0808 800 4040