Resources
We've hand-picked a collection of organisations, support services, and helpful links that offer everything from practical advice to emotional support.
These aren’t just random links — we’ve chosen them with care, based on what genuinely helps during chemo and beyond. Whether you're looking for counselling, financial guidance, community groups or just someone who gets it, you’ll find something here that speaks to what you need. Take what’s useful, leave what’s not, and remember, you don’t have to do this alone.
Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club offers a safe, non-judgemental space for men to talk about what they’re going through – past or present. Whether it’s cancer-related or not, it’s a place to be heard and supported by others who truly understand.
The Chris Aked Foundation
Emotional and mental wellbeing support for children and young people affected by cancer.
The Chris Aked Foundation provides gentle, age-appropriate emotional support for children and young people who are either going through cancer themselves or supporting a loved one with cancer. Their work focuses on mental wellbeing, giving young minds the space to process, play, and begin to heal.
Mind
Mind is one of the UK’s leading mental health charities, offering support for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional toll of illness. Whether you need to talk, find resources, or locate local support, Mind is here to help.
We Hear You (WHY)
Free and low-cost professional counselling for anyone affected or bereaved by cancer.
01373 455 255
We Hear You (WHY) offers compassionate, professional counselling to anyone impacted by cancer or other life-threatening conditions – including those who are bereaved. Their services are accessible and rooted in the belief that no one should face these challenges alone. You can refer yourself directly through their website.
Cancer Support UK
Cancer Support UK offers guided peer support and practical Cancer Kits for patients and families.
Look Good Feel Better
Workshops (virtual & in‑person) help manage visible effects of treatment — skin, hair, nails, confidence.
Maggie’s
Drop-in centres, telephone/web support, counselling, practical advice, no appointment needed..
Fight Bladder Cancer
Patient-led bladder cancer support.
01844 351621 (Mon–Fri 9:30–16:30)
Bladder-cancer specific peer support, info, forum, advocacy.
Prostate Cancer UK
Talk with a nurse, join online community, phone/email support.
Ovacome
Ovarian cancer support network.
Helplines, support groups, multi-language services for those affected by ovarian cancer.
Tenovus Cancer Care
Support advisors, financial/grants advice, choirs, mobile units across Wales & England.
Breast Cancer Care
Breast cancer helpline & info.
Specialist UK-wide support: helpline, nurse email, forums, face-to-face peer groups.
Kidney Cancer UK
Specialist support for kidney cancer.
Support line (Mon–Fri): 0800 002 9002
A leading UK charity offering a nurse-led support helpline, counselling, online groups, and face-to-face meet ups.
Sarcoma UK
Support for bone and soft tissue sarcomas.
Helpline: 0808 801 0401 (Mon – Fri, 10 am – 3 pm)
Text line: 07860 058830
Focused support, research funding, local peer groups, and a live helpline.
Blood Cancer UK
UK-wide support, information, patient literature, and funding for clinical trials.
The Eve Appeal
Raising awareness & funding research into gynaecological cancers.
Nurse Helpline: 0808 802 0019 (Ask Eve)
The Eve Appeal focuses on early detection, prevention, and awareness of the five gynaecological cancers: womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval, and vaginal. Their “Ask Eve” nurse helpline is a free, confidential service providing expert information and support.
Al’s Pals
Cancer support for patients at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
Based in Milton Keynes
Al’s Pals is a local charity offering one-to-one support to cancer patients throughout their treatment at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Whether it’s a chat, a coffee, or just having someone walk with you to an appointment, their volunteers bring care, calm, and compassion when it’s needed most.