At Cancer Support UK, we focus on providing practical and psychological support for people with cancer. We only focus on these two areas so we don’t duplicate work that is already being delivered by others. The information below provides links to other organisations and charities that can offer further help, advice and support for living with cancer.
For information about types of cancer, causes and treatment:
Cancer Research UK:
Tel: 0808 800 4040 (To speak to a nurse)
For information about financial support and advice:
Government Benefits:
www.gov.uk/browse/benefits
Macmillan Cancer Support:
Tel: 0808 808 0000
Citizens Advice Bureau:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Tel: 03444 111 444
For information and advice for young people:
Teenage Cancer Trust:
www.teenagecancertrust.org
Tel: 020 7612 0370
For general health advice and symptom checker:
NHS Choices:
http://www.nhs.uk/pages/home.aspx
Tel: 111
For information about financial grants and other support services you may be eligible for:
Turn2Us:
https://www.turn2us.org.uk/