Cancer Support

This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, always consult a professional.

 

In Kent, UK, there are various cancer support services available, including practical help, emotional support, and financial assistance. Organizations like Macmillan Cancer Support and the Kent Oncology Centre offer a range of services. Cancer Care Map and Live Well Kent and Medway are also good resources for finding local support groups and services. 

Support Organizations & Services:

  • Macmillan Cancer SupportOffers a wide range of support, including information, practical help, and emotional support. They have a Cancer Care Line, Macmillan Information and Support Centres (at Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital), and a Macmillan Crossroads Care Kent and Medway Volunteer Service. 
  • Kent Oncology Centre: Provides specialist cancer treatment and care, including fast access to treatment. 
  • Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance: Focuses on transforming cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care through partnerships and collaboration. 
  • Breast Cancer Kent: Offers support specifically for breast cancer patients, including pilates classes. 
  • Prostate Cancer Support Kent: Provides support for men and their families affected by prostate cancer. 
  • The Pickering Cancer Drop In Centre: Offers a drop-in service for those affected by cancer in Tunbridge Wells. 
  • The Primrose Centre: Provides support for those affected by breast cancer. 
  • Macmillan Welfare Benefits Service: Offers free and confidential welfare benefits advice. 
  • Marie Curie: Provides nursing care for people with advanced cancer in their own homes. 
  • Cancer Research UK: Offers information and resources for children with a parent with cancer. 
  • Live Well Kent and Medway: A free, confidential service offering support and information on a range of health and wellbeing issues. 
  • Fruitfly Collective: Provides resources for children with a parent who has cancer, including books and tools to help them understand cancer. 

How to Access Support:

  • Cancer Care Line: Call the East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust on 01227 868666 for support. 
  • Macmillan Information and Support Centres: Drop in to the centres at Maidstone Hospital or Tunbridge Wells Hospital. 
  • Macmillan Crossroads Care: Contact them to access their volunteer service. 
  • Cancer Care Map: Visit their website to find local support groups and services. 
  • Live Well Kent and Medway: Visit their website or call 0800 567 7699. 
  • Check with your GP or hospital: They can provide information about local services and support groups. 

 

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