Macmillan Cancer Support have a library of information resources available to help with any concerns you have, this can be accessed here: .
Their website includes booklets on:
Their experts can offer advice via their support line on 0808 808 00 00 (open 7 days a week, 8am—8pm). They also have an online community which you can join through the following link: .Ìý
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Macmillan Buddies
Macmillan Cancer Support offer their trained Macmillan Buddies if you have received a cancer diagnosis and need to talk to someone. The buddies are there to listen to your concerns and you can have weekly calls or visits, so you don’t have to face cancer alone. If you are interested in this, then please speak to your Cancer Support Worker or visit: .
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Cancer Research UK offer plenty of information and resources on their website: . They also have an online ‘Cancer Chat’ where you can chat to other people who are affected by cancer, about anything you need to talk about - .
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Penny Brohn UK supports anyone who has been affected by cancer. They offer guides and information on various topics, including on cancer pain management, coping with chemotherapy, relaxation videos and tips for insomnia. They also hold wellbeing days at their centre in Bristol and personal consultations which can be in person or online. Visit their website for full information: .
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Cancer Support Salisbury is for anyone affected by cancer including their loved ones and carers. They offer complementary therapies, counselling, yoga, meditation classes and twice weekly social drop-ins. For full information, visit or call 07926 841 698 or email info@cancersupportsalisbury.com.
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offers free confidence boosting skin care & make up workshops for women, and skincare & grooming workshops for men - with a free goodie bag.Ìý
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Maggie’s Cancer Support Centre – Southampton offers support focussing on managing the emotional impact of diagnosis, managing symptoms/side effects, and the financial implications of cancer. Call 02382 124 549 or visit their .Ìý
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We Hear You (WHY) Cancer Counselling offers free emotional support for anyone affected by cancer, from the age of four upwards. Including free one-to-one adult counselling which is available in locations across Wiltshire and Somerset. Please call 01373 455 255 or email info@wehearyou.org.ukÌýfor further details.
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Wessex Cancer Support offers free support for as long as needed for patients and their families at The Wellington Centre in Andover. Please call 023 8067 2200 or email careteam@wessexcancer.org.uk.
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Side by Side Café - WarminsterÌýis held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month (10am—12pm), where you can chat to others with lived experience of cancer. For more information call 07825 561 267 or email warminsteropendoor@gmail.com.
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The Chaplaincy at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Hospital consists of a team of Ecumenical Chaplains who are available to offer religious and spiritual support for people of all faiths, or none. The Chapel is on Level 3 in the North building of the hospital.