Useful Cancer Information and Support Resources
Cancer Matters Wessex have a great website that has information , resources and support for people with cancer and their families. Their contact details can be found on the website. Here's a link to their website:
The NHS also has information on their website. Please click on the following link Conditions: Cancer
The Wessex Cancer Trust also has local resources to support with cancer.
One in two of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime. A diagnosis can be a shock and have a huge impact on an entire family. Wessex Cancer Trust provides free and local emotional support to anyone living with cancer. Through our four cancer support centres we offer a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and courses. We also run services in the heart of the community, including our popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on our Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments. Our ambition is a future where everyone affected by cancer receives the support that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer.
We also have five shops across the Wessex region which stock a range of new and pre-loved fashion, bric-a-brac and household items which raise funds to support local people living with cancer.
There is a support centre in Bournemouth. This is located at
Bourne House
23 Hinton Road
Bournemouth
BH1 2EF
Tel: 01202 315 824 or email Email: bournemouth.centre@wessexcancer.org.uk
They are open for drop-ins:
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 1pm
Thursday: 10am – 4pm
To find out more information please click on the link Wessex Cancer Trust Bournemouth Drop-In Information
Cancer Peer Support Group
The Central Bournemouth Primary Care Network launched a new support group in April 2024. This is held on the second Monday of every month at East Way Clinic from 6pm-7.30pm. This is run by Sarah Gallager and people are welcome to just drop in or they can email/call Sarah in advance for more information.
sarah.gallagher@dorsetgp.nhs.uk or call 07796885310