A - B
ACT (Association for Children with Life-threatening or Terminal Conditions and their Families)
Provides information on support services for families whose children have life-threatening or terminal conditions, regardless of the disease involved. Encourages the development of children’s palliative care services. Produces various publications including the ACT charter setting out the standards and facilities which should be available for all affected families.
Orchard House, Orchard Lane,
Bristol BS1 5DT
Information line 0117 922 1556
Fax 0117 930 4707
Email info@act.org.uk
www.act.org.uk
Beating Bowel Cancer
A national charity working to improve bowel cancer awareness amongst the medical profession and the general public. Provides information about the disease, its symptoms, what to do if diagnosed, and what treatment choices are available.
39 Crown Road
St. Margarets
Twickenham
Middlesex TW1 3EJ
Tel 020 8892 5256
Fax 020 8892 1008
Email info@beatingbowelcancer.org
www.beatingbowelcancer.org
Brain Tumour Foundation
Aims to develop a support network as well as providing an education and information resource for patients, their families and healthcare professionals. Raises funds for research, education and information resources.
PO Box 6445,
New Malden,
Surrey KT3 4WH
Tel/Fax 020 8336 2020
Email btf.uk@virgin.net
Breast Cancer Care
Dedicated to providing support and information to women with breast cancer or other breast-related problems as well as to their families, partners and friends.
Kiln House,
210 New Kings Road,
London SW6 4NZ
Helpline 0808 800 6000
Email info@breastcancercare.org.uk
www.breastcancercare.org.uk
Breast Cancer Haven (formerly The Haven Centre)
A national charity dedicated to providing a network of support centres for people affected by breast cancer. Havens (in London; Hereford opening in 2004) offer information, advice, counselling and complementary therapies under one roof, free of charge and designed to complement conventional medical treatment.
Effie Road, Fulham Broadway
London SW6 1TB
Helpline 08707 272 273
Tel 020 7384 0000
Fax 020 7384 0001
Email info@breastcancerhaven.org.uk
www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk
Breast Care Campaign
Provides information on benign breast disorders, campaigns to raise awareness of breast health among women and health professionals. Information leaflets (free with sae).
Blythe Hall,
100 Blythe Road,
London W14 0HB
Email info@breastcare.co.uk
www.breastcare.co.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
BACP members are individuals and organisations concerned with counselling in a variety of settings. Publishes directories of counselling services and will refer enquirers to a local counsellor free of charge. Please send sae.
1 Regent Place, Rugby CV21 2PJ
Tel 0870 443 5252
Fax 0870 443 5160
Email bacp@bacp.co.uk
www.bacp.co.uk
British Brain and Spine Foundation
Helpline provides information and support about neurological disorders for patients, carers and health professionals. Open 9am-1pm weekdays, 10am-6pm on Wednesday.
7 Winchester House, Cranmer Road,
Kennington Park, London SW9 6EJ
Helpline 0808 808 1000
Email helpline@brainandspine.org.uk
www.brainandspine.org.uk
British Colostomy Association
An information and advisory service. Emotional support is given by helpers who have long experience of living with a colostomy. Free leaflets and local contacts available.
15 Station Road, Reading,
Berkshire RG1 1LG
Freephone 0800 328 4257
Fax 0118 956 9095
Email sue@bcass.org.uk
www.bcass.org.uk
British Red Cross Society
Cares for people in crisis. Volunteers provide local services including transport and escort, medical loan and domiciliary care. For more information, contact your local branch.
9 Grosvenor Crescent,
London SW1X 7EJ
Tel 020 7235 5454
Fax 020 7245 6315
www.redcross.org.uk
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Cancerbackup
Helps people affected by cancer, their families and friends. Qualified cancer nurses provide information, emotional support and advice by telephone or letter. Provides booklets, factsheets, a newsletter, website and CD-ROM.
3 Bath Place, Rivington Street,
London EC2A 3JR
Freephone 0808 800 1234
Fax 020 7696 9002
Email info@cancerbackup.org
www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Cancer Black Care
Offers practical and emotional support, addressing the cultural and emotional needs of black and ethnic minority people affected by cancer, their friends and family, and carers. Telephone or drop-in service available. Information resources, leaflets, and booklets for information about other cancer organisations and groups. Provides one-to-one counselling and advice from a trained counsellor, advice on grants, benefits and general welfare. Monthly support group meetings. Quarterly newsletter.
16 Dalston Lane
London E8 3AZ
Tel 020 8961 4151
Fax 020 8961 4152
Email info@cancerblackcare.org
www.cancerblackcare.org
Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) Foundation - Jo's friends
Their aim is to "make the unknown, known" by:
- providing information & support to patients & carers
- promoting action that leads to improved diagnosis & the end of CUP.
Tel: 01189 845562
e-Mail: john@cupfoundjo.org
www.cupfoundjo.org
Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers and the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.
Ruth Pitter House,
20-25 Glasshouse Yard,
London EC1A 4JT
CarersLine 0808 808 7777
(Mon-Fri 10am-midday, 2pm-4pm)
Tel 020 7490 8818
Fax 020 7490 8824
Email info@ukcarers.org
www.carersuk.org
Chai Cancer Care
Emotional, physical, practical and spiritual support to Jewish cancer patients, their families and friends. One-to-one support, group support, complementary therapies. Resource library and medical lectures.
Shield House,
Harmony Way,
off Victoria Road,
Hendon NW4 2BZ
Freephone 0808 808 4567
Fax 020 8202 2111
Email info@chai-lifeline.org.uk
www.chaicancercare.org
Changing Faces
Offers social skills training and counselling for people with facial disfigurements. Factsheets, booklets and videos available.
1-2 Junction Mews,
London W2 1PN
Tel 0845 450 0275
Fax 020 7706 4234
Email info@changingfaces.co.ukwww.changingfaces.co.uk
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (formerly Retinoblastoma Society)
Promotes and funds research. Links families in the same situation and area offering support and practical help. Newsletters and information leaflets available.
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust,
The Royal London Hospital,
Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BB
Tel 020 7377 5578
Fax 020 7377 0740
Email info@chect.org.uk
www.chect.org.uk
Christian Lewis Trust: Cancer Care for Children
Provides care for children with cancer and their families. National helpline. Provides welfare grants, respite care, local support groups, health education and promotion, and play therapists. A villa in Florida is available to families with children with cancer. Also assists families in arranging discount holidays in Florida. Offers expert advice on travel insurance.
Child Care Centre, 62 Walter Road,
Swansea, West Glamorgan,
Wales SA1 4PT
Tel 01792 480500
Fax 01792 480700
Email
enquiries@childrens-cancer-care.org.uk
www.childrens-cancer-care.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureaux/ Citizens Advice Scotland
Citizens Advice Bureaux (CABx) provide free confidential and independent advice and information on any problem including social security, debt, housing and employment. Advice is given in person or by telephone. Check telephone directory for local branch.
CLIC Sargent
CLIC (Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood) and Sargent Cancer Care for Children merged in January 2005 to provides support, practical help and financial assistance to children with their cancer and their families.
Griffin House,
161 Hammersmith Road,
London W6 8SG
Helpline 0845 301 0031
Tel 020 8752 2800
www.clicsargent.org.uk
Colon Cancer Concern
Concerned solely with colorectal cancer. Aims to sustain the normal quality of life, increase the cure rate and to prolong the survival of colorectal cancer patients, developing treatments, campaigning for screening and treatments of proven benefit. Factsheets.
9 Rickett Street, London SW6 1RU
Infoline 0870 850 6050
Fax 020 7381 5752
Email info@coloncancer.co.uk
www.coloncancer.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends
A self-help group of parents whose son or daughter (of any age, including adults) has died from any cause. Newsletter, postal library, leaflets are available. Befriending, rather than counselling.
53 North Street, Bristol BS3 1EN
National office 0845 120 3785
Helpline 0845 123 2304
Fax 0117 914 4368
Email info@tcf.org.uk
www.tcf.org.uk
The Consumers Association
Publishes a wide range of books, and Health Which? magazine which specialises in patients’ rights, self care and testing health services. A members Healthline and a library of tapes on health topics are available. Provides factsheets on medical research.
2 Marylebone Road,
London NW1 4DF
General Enquiries 020 7770 7000
Fax 020 7770 8585
Email which@which.co.uk
www.which.co.uk
Crossroads – Caring for Carers
Over 200 schemes across England and Wales which provide a range of services for carers, including care in the home (by paid, trained care workers) to enable the carer to have a break.
10 Regent Place, Rugby,
Warwickshire CV21 2PN
Tel 01788 573653
Helpline 0845 450 0350
Fax 01788 565498
Email association.office@crossroads.org.uk
www.crossroads.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Offers help to people bereaved by death, in any way, whatever their age, nationality or belief. Free counselling service. Opportunities for contact with others through bereavement support groups and advice. Nearly 200 local branches.
A wide range of publications. Contact Cruse direct with sae.
126 Sheen Road,
Richmond TW9 1UR
Helpline 0870 167 1677
Fax 020 8940 7638
Email info@crusebereavementcare.org.uk
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
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DIAL UK (Disablement Information Advice Line)
Provides free and confidential advice and other practical help to disabled people. Information is supplied by people with direct personal experience of disability.
St Catherine’s, Tickhill Road, Doncaster DN4 8QN
Tel 01302 310123
Fax 01302 310404
Minicom 01302 310123
Email dialuk@aol.com
www.dialuk.org.uk
Disabled Living Foundation
Aims to make everyday life easier for disabled people, older people and their carers, by giving expert and impartial advice about equipment. Equipment centre displays a wide range of useful gadgets.
380-384 Harrow Road,
London W9 2HU
Helpline 0845 130 9177
(Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm)
Fax 020 7266 2922
Email dlfinfo@dlf.org.uk
www.dlf.org.uk
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G-H-I
Help Adolescents With Cancer
Offers counselling, group meetings and support for families and siblings. Also holds a 10-day workshop/holiday in Jersey each year for 25 – 30 teenagers.
1st floor,
Post Office Buildings,
338 Hollinwood Avenue,
New Moston,
Manchester M40 0GB
Tel 0161 688 6244
Fax 0161 682 4020
Email niki@hawc.fsnet.co.uk
www.hawc-co-uk.com
Hospice Information
Publishes a directory of hospice and palliative care services. For directory or details of local services, send a large sae with three first class stamps, or telephone.
St. Christopher’s Hospice,
51-59 Lawrie Park Road,
Sydenham,
London SE26 6DZ
Tel 0870 903 3903
Fax 020 7278 2101
Email info@hospiceinformation.info
www.hospiceinformation.info
Institute for Complementary Medicine
Can supply names of reliable practitioners of complementary medicine. Has contact with support groups. Send stamped sae and three loose first class stamps for information, stating area of interest.
PO Box 194,
London SE16 7QZ
Tel 020 7237 5165
Fax 020 7237 5175
Email icm@icmedicine.co.uk
www.icmedicine.co.uk
Institute of Family Therapy
Offers counselling to families who have suffered a bereavement or to those with seriously ill family members. Works with the family group rather than individuals. Sliding scale of fees.
24-32 Stephenson Way,
London NW1 2HX
Tel 020 7391 9150
Fax 020 7391 9169
www.instituteoffamilytherapy.org.uk
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Let’s Face It
A contact point for people of any age coping with facial disfigurement, specialising in facial cancer. Telephone and letter contact, one-to-one counselling, meetings for self-help or social contact.
72 Victoria Avenue,
Westgate On Sea,
Kent CT8 8BH
Tel 01873 833 724
Email julialetsfaceit@aol.com
www.letsfaceit.force9.co.uk
Leukaemia Care
Promotes the welfare of people with leukaemia and allied blood disorders. Offers family caravan holidays, friendships and support. Discretionary financial assistance, newsletter and publications available.
2 Shrubbery Avenue,
Worcester WR1 1QH
Careline 0800 169 6680
Tel 01905 330003
Fax 01905 330090
Email support@leukaemiacare.org.uk
www.leukaemiacare.org
Look Good Feel Better
The Look Good Feel Better Programme is a free cancer support service for women undergoing treatment for cancer. In partnership with 41 leading hospitals, the charity has developed a nationwide programme of beauty workshops offering hands-on make-up techniques to help restore the visible side effects of treatment.
Albany House
Claremont Lane
Esher
Surrey KT10 9DA
Tel 01372 470900
Fax 01372 470959
E-mail info@lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk
Lymphoedema Support Network
A national charity which provides information and support to people with lymphoedema. Runs a telephone helpline, produces a quarterly newsletter and a wide range of factsheets, and maintains an up-to-date website. Works to raise awareness of lymphoedema and campaigns for better national standards of care.
St. Luke’s Crypt, Sydney Street,
London SW3 6NH
Infoline 020 7351 4480
Fax 020 7349 9809
Email lymphoedema@freeserve.org.uk
www.lymphoedema.org/lsn
Lymphoma Association
Provides information and emotional support for lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma) patients and their families. Literature, a quarterly newsletter and videos available. Network of helpers with experience of the disease. Local groups in some areas.
PO Box 386,
Aylesbury,
Bucks HP20 2GA
Helpline 0808 808 5555
(Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Tel 01296 619400
Fax 01296 619414
Email support@lymphoma.org.uk
www.lymphoma.org.uk
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M-N-O
Marie Curie Cancer Care
Hands-on palliative nursing care
is provided during the day and overnight in patients’ homes by a nationwide network of Marie Curie nurses. This is available through the local district nursing service. Also runs ten Marie Curie Centres, admission by referral from GP or consultant. Both services are free
of charge.
89 Albert Embankment,
London SE1 7TP
Tel 020 7599 7777
Fax 020 7599 7788
Email info@mariecurie.org.uk
www.mariecurie.org.uk
Molarpregnancy.co.uk
The online community and support network for those who have suffered a molar pregnancy. The idea came from a patient who recently received treatment found that from the moment of diagnosis found no relevant support networks for her condition.
Tel 0114 226 5000
Email janet.everard@sth.nhs.uk
www.molarpregnancy.co.uk
National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs
Promotes the welfare of laryngectomees. Encourages the formation of clubs to assist rehabilitation through speech therapy, social support and monthly meetings. Advises on speech aids and medical supplies. Offers referral service.
Lower Ground Floor, 152 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR
Tel: 0207 730 8585
Fax: 0207 730 8584
National Cancer Alliance
The NCA aims to represent the interests of cancer patients and their carers; to increase awareness about cancer services, diagnosis, treatment and care; to promote and monitor standards of cancer treatment and care.
PO Box 579, Oxford OX4 1LB
Tel 0870 770 2648
Helpline 01865 793566
Fax 01865 251050
Email nationalcanceralliance@btinternet.com
www.nationalcanceralliance.co.uk
The Neuroblastoma Society
Information and advice by telephone or letter for patients and their families. Provides contact where possible with others who have experienced the illness in the family, for mutual support.
18 Harlesden Road,
St. Albans,
Herts AL1 4LF
Tel 01727 851818
Fax 01727 851818
Email nsoc@ukonline.co.uk
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/nsoc
NHS Direct
The National Health Service information service.
Freephone information lines:
(for England) NHS Direct on 0845 4647;
(for Scotland) NHS 24 on 0845 4 24 24 24;
(for Wales) NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.nhs24.com
Oesophageal Patients Association
Leaflets, telephone advice and support, before, during and after treatment. Contact where possible, by former patients to people with oesophageal cancer.
22 Vulcan House,
Vulcan Road,
Solihull B91 2JY
Tel/Fax 0121 704 9860
Email opa@ukgateway.net
www.opa.org.uk
Ovacome
A support organisation for people effected by ovarian cancer. Develops and works with other cancer organisations to provide relevant literature.
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital,
West Smithfield,
London EC1A 7BE
Tel 020 7380 9589
Email ovacome@ovacome.org.uk
www.ovacome.org.uk
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P-Q-R
The Patients Association
Represents the views and interests of patients to government, health professionals, managers and industry and campaigns for improved health services. Provides advice, factsheets and self help guides.
PO Box 935,
Harrow,
Middlesex HA1 3YJ
Helpline 0845 6084455
Tel 020 8423 9111
Fax 020 8423 9119
Email mailbox@patients-association.com
www.patients-association.com
Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre)
Providing complementary care, The Bristol Approach, to people with cancer, and their loved ones. Working alongside medical treatment, this complementary approach can transform lives - giving people practical tools to improve their daily quality of life and helping to take the fear out of cancer.
Chapel Pill Lane,
Pill,
Bristol BS20 0HH
Helpline 0845 123 23 10
Switchboard 01275 370 100
Fax 01275 370 101
Email helpline@pennybrohn.org
www.pennybrohncancercare.org
Prostate Cancer Charity
Finding ways to improve the care and welfare of people whose lives are affected by prostate cancer. Free information leaflets and telephone helpline staffed by trained nurses. Nationwide network of support contacts.
3 Angel Walk,
Hammersmith,
London W6 9HX
Helpline 0845 300 8383
(Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm)
Fax 020 8222 7634
Email info@prostate-cancer.org.uk
www.prostate-cancer.org.uk
Prostate Cancer Support Association
A national network of local self help and support groups providing information and support to anyone affected by prostate cancer.
BM Box 9434, London, WC1N 3XX
Helpline: 0845 601 0766
Email psahelpline@blotholm.org.uk
www.prostatecancersupport.co.uk
Prostate Help Association
Answers queries and provides newsletters, a support network and a book on prostate cancer. Two first class stamps appreciated.
Philip Dunn, PHA, Langworth,
Lincoln LN3 5DF
Email philip@pha.u-net.com
www.philip@prostatecancer.org.uk
QUIT
QUIT is the UK charity that helps smokers to stop.
Please call 0800 00 22 00 for help.
www.quit.org.uk
Children aged 8-18 years can visit www.quitbecause.org.uk
RAGE – Radiotherapy Action Group Exposure
A voluntary group campaigning for the needs of breast cancer patients who have suffered permanent injuries as a result of radiotherapy treatment.
Contact Joyce Pritchard,
24 Edgeborough Way,
Bromley BR1 2UA
Tel 020 8460 7476
Fax 020 8466 7039
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Dedicated to defeating lung cancer through research, prevention and support for those affected. Funding for nurses in Liverpool, Glasgow and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Edinburgh and Birmingham.
200 London Road,
Liverpool L3 9TA
Helpline 0800 358 7200
Tel 0151 794 8800
Fax 0151 794 8888
Email foundation@roycastle.liv.ac.uk
www.roycastle.org
Royal Orthopaedic Bone Tumour Service
A self-help group for parents of children with bone cancer.
The nursing and medical staff of Birmingham Royal Orthopaedic Hospital support the group to enlighten and comfort families
from all over the UK.
Contact Jenny Richardson,
Ward 11, The Woodlands,
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital,
Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2AP
Tel (Family support): 01584 875891
Tel (Medical Information): 0121 685 4000 (ask for Royal Orthopaedic Hosp, Ward 11)
Fax: 01584 876210
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S-T-U
Sexual Dysfunction Association
Gives advice and support to sufferers and their partners. Helpline open 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, and answerphone operating at other times. Send an sae for further information.
Windmill Place Business Centre,
2-4 Windmill Lane,
Southall,
Middlesex UB2 4NJ
Helpline 0870 774 3571
Email info@sda.uk.net
www.sda.uk.net
SPOD
Association to aid sexual and personal relationships of people with a disability.
286 Camden Road,
London N7 0BJ
Tel 020 7607 8851
Fax 020 7700 0236
Email info@spod-uk.com
Sue Ryder Care
The 20 care centres in Britain care for patients with many different disabilities and diseases. Services include long-term care, respite care, symptom control, rehabilitation, day care and domiciliary care.
Sue Ryder Care,
114-118 Southampton Row,
London WC1B 5AA
Tel 020 7400 0440
Fax 020 7400 0441
Email info@sueryder.com
www.suerydercare.org
The Teenage Cancer Trust
Raising funds to build and equip 20 specialist units, to treat and care for adolescents suffering from cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases. Designed to meet the emotional, physical and psychological needs of the teenagers. Dedicated nursing posts and research into adolescent cancer.
38 Warren St,
London W1T 6AE
Tel 020 7387 1000
Fax 020 7387 6000
Email tct@teencancer.bdx.co.uk
www.teencancer.org
Urostomy Association
Helps patients before and after surgery with counselling on appliances, work situations, marital problems. Helps them to resume as full a life as possible, with confidence. Branch and house meetings held. Can arrange hospital and home visits by former patients on request.
Buckland, Beaumont Park,
Danbury, Essex CM3 4DE
Tel 01245 224294
Fax 01245 227569
Email ua@centralofffice.fsnet.co.uk
www.uagbi.org
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WCT (Wessex Cancer Trust)
Phoneline for men with cancer. Offers mutual support and self help for men with cancer. Trained ex-patients and/or their partners are available to talk as someone who has been through a similar experience.
Bellis House,
11 Westwood Road,
Southampton,
Hampshire SO17 1DL
Tel 023 8067 2200
Fax 023 8067 2266
Email wct@wessexcancer.org
www.wessexcancer.org
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Northern Ireland
Action Cancer
Full-time screening clinics for women concerned about breast and cervical cancer. Also mobile screening clinics. Information, advice and evening clinics for men concerned about prostate and testicular cancers. Workshops for men on the early detection of testicular and prostate cancer.
1 Marlborough Park,
Belfast BT9 6XS
Tel 028 9080 3344
Fax 028 9080 3356
Email info@actioncancer.org
www.actioncancer.org
Crossroads Caring for Carers (NI) Ltd
A range of services for carers across Northern Ireland, includes care and respite care in the home. Six schemes throughout the province.
7 Regent Street,
Newtownards,
Co Down BT23 4AB
Tel 028 9181 4455
Fax 028 9181 2112
Email mail@crossroadscare.co.uk
www.crossroadscare.co.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care (NI)
Regional Headquarters:
Piney Ridge,
Knockbracken Health Care Park,
Saintfield Road,
Belfast BT8 8BH
Tel 028 9079 2419
Fax 028 9079 2474
The Ulster Cancer Foundation
Information, counselling, and support available at the Ulster Cancer Foundation. Patient-to-patient home and hospital visits are available. Professional fitting service for breast cancer patients in addition headwear for women with hair loss due to chemotherapy. Support services for patients include art therapy and a resource centre. Support groups are also available for different types of cancer throughout the province. Professional counsellors available for patients and their families in the cancer centre and each of the cancer units. Resource and information centre is available.
40-42 Eglantine Avenue,
Belfast BT9 6DX
Freephone helpline 0800 783 3339 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Fax 028 9066 0081
Email info@ulstercancer.org
www.ulstercancer.org
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Scotland
Breast Cancer Care Scotland
Free helpline, a Scottish information line, free literature; advice on prostheses, bras and swimwear; emotional support from trained volunteers who have themselves experienced breast disease.
4th floor, 40 St Enoch Square,
Glasgow, G1 4DH
Helpline 0808 800 6000
Tel 0141 221 2244
Email sco@breastcancercare.org.uk
www.breastcancercare.org.uk
CancerBACUP Scotland
CancerBACUP Scotland provides face to face counselling to anyone affected by cancer.
2nd floor, 30 Bell Street,
Glasgow G1 1LG
Tel 0141 553 1553
Fax 0141 553 2686
Email jennyw@cancerbacup.org
www.cancerbacup.org.uk
CLAN (Cancer Link Aberdeen and North)
Aberdeen-based charity providing support, information and complementary therapies to anyone affected by cancer (personally
or carers/relatives) in Grampian, Orkney and Shetland. Other services include group support/activities; transport to/from the Centre; short-stay accommodation; holiday home; home and hospital visiting.
Cancer Support Centre,
CLAN House, Caroline Place,
Aberdeen AB25 2TH
Freephone 0800 783 7922
Tel 01224 647000
Fax 01224 640802
Email clan-aberdeen@btconnect.com
www.clanhouse.org
Crossroads (Scotland)
The leading voluntary organisation providing flexible respite care for carers through over 50 Care Attendant Schemes across Scotland.
24 George Square,
Glasgow G2 1EG
Tel 0141 226 3793
Fax 0141 221 7130
Email enquiries@crossroads-scot.k-Web.co.uk
www.xroadsscot.fsnet.co.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
33-35 Boswall Parkway,
Edinburgh EH5 2BR
Tel 0131 229 6275
Email info@crusescotland.org.uk
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation (Scotland)
5-6 Park Terrace,
Glasgow G3 6BY
Helpline: 0800 358 7200
Tel 0141 331 0580
Fax 0141 331 0590
Email glasgows@roycastle.liv.ac.uk
Tak Tent Cancer Support Scotland
Information and support to cancer patients, their relatives and friends, health professionals and self-help groups. A counselling service and complementary therapies are available. Youth service also available.
Flat 5, 30 Shelley Court,
Gartnavel Complex,
Glasgow G12 0YN
Helpline 0141 211 0122
Fax 0141 211 3988
Email tak.tent.@care4free.netwww.taktent.org.uk
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Wales
Tenovus Cancer
Information Centre
Information and support for patients, their families, carers and health professionals. Freephone helpline. Individual counselling service and free literature available.
Velindre Hospital,
Velindre Road,
Whitchurch,
Cardiff CF14 2TL
Freephone helpline 0808 808 1010
www.tenovus.org.uk
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