Managing a cancer diagnosis support videos
| Who | Contact details |
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Macmillan cancer supportOffering free confidential advice, support and information with access to appropriate up-to-date resources and online communities. |
Macmillan support line - Macmillan information and support centre |
Friends in NeedOffering a mixed timetable of virtual activities and weekly walking groups in all areas. Friends in Need virtually connect with people to end the loneliness and isolation of depression and offer a range of online classes and workshops. The Peer-led service is for people with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, who may be socially isolated. |
Slough: Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead: Bracknell: Buckinghamshire: |
The Mulberry CentreA mixed online timetable of activities offered via Zoom. No pre-registering required, just join via their website. For 1-2-1 counselling and support groups, please contact them to register first. |
Sufia Rahman - For timetabled activities – just join directly via the website - www.themulberrycentre.co.uk To register for counselling / support groups call: |
Look Good Feel BetterCancer support charity Look Good Feel Better is continuing its support by offering a new virtual service for people undergoing cancer treatment. |
07545 551531 info www.lgfb.co.uk |
Virtual support from BootsBoots UK, have been able to adapt the support they offer through Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists (BMIP) and Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors (BMBA) to be able to continue to support to people living with cancer during the pandemic. |
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The Fountain CentreEmpowering and supporting cancer patients and their loved ones. Offering online information, counselling, emotional support. |
01483 406618 rsc-tr. www. |
Safe FitSafe Fit is a free remote service for anyone in the UK with suspicion of, or confirmed diagnosis of cancer. Cancer exercise specialists offer you advice, support and resources to maintain and improve physical and mental well-being. |
This service is now in trials and has limited nationwide availability. Please email SafeFitTrial |
Asian Women’s Cancer GroupA free and confidential service provided to all those affected by cancer. |
Prabha Shah (secretary) - 07503 626712 Gunji - 07968 386798 info www.asianwomencancergroup.co.uk |
Cancer Support UKCancer coach telephone support to talk through all aspects of the feelings that can be associated with life during and after cancer treatment. |
0207 470 8755 hello www.cancersupportuk.org |
Penny Brohn Cancer CarePhysical, emotional and spiritual support. National living well services. |
0303 3000 118 info www.pennybrohn.org.uk |
Healthtalk.orgProvides free, reliable information about health issues, by sharing people's real-life experiences. |
www.healthtalk.org |
| Who | Contact details |
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Bracknell Forest CancerSupport network Supporting people in the Bracknell Forest area who are affected by cancer. Peer support, online group workshops and coffee mornings. Help with referral to other local agencies that provide virtual support |
01344 304404 |
Men in ShedsGiving men who have experienced life-changing events such as redundancy, retirement, bereavement, ill-health or social isolation a place to meet and get involved. |
High Wycombe 01494 446418 Black park Maidenhead |
Slough Older People’s ForumProvides information on issues relative to older people’s lives. |
For membership 01753 536906 marciaw1937 |
Slough Prevention Alliance Community Engagement (SPACE) ConsortiumGroup of local and national organisations supporting Slough residents. Call for more information. Help with referral to other local agencies that provide virtual support |
0344 515 1380 slough www.sloughadvicecentre.co.uk |
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Butterfly House - South Bucks Community Hospiceis able to offer a telephone counselling service to their patients and information with links to support groups. |
01494 552750 info www.sbh.org.uk |
Prevention MattersA free service aimed to help people who are struggling to stay independent and active. For individuals registered to a GP in the Buckinghamshire borough. |
0300 666 0159 www. |
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Frimley Health and CareSupporting cancer patients, their families and carers. Virtual information available on prevention and diagnosis, treatment and care |
www. |
East Surrey Macmillan Cancer Support CentreThe centre offers a wide range of information and support in one place for patients and their carers. |
01737 304176 informationcentre. |
Macmillan Integrated Cancer Care TeamThe Macmillan Integrated Cancer Care Team is a team of cancer specialists providing services and support for patients and their carers following cancer treatment. |
07813 997004 rsch. |
Bluebells Cancer Support Group (Surrey)A friendly, sharing group for anyone with cancer. |
01483 203540 info www.harryedwardshealingsanctuary.org.uk |