Help & Support

This page is aimed to help signpost you to places and organisations that can help and support you.

If you have received support from an organisation that is not on this list, please do help us help others and let us know so we can add to this list hello@comfortandcare.com

MacMillan Cancer Support

Supporting people with cancer, and their loved ones, physical, emotionally & financially.  A reliable safe place to go for information about cancer and cancer treatments.

www.macmillan.org.uk

Cancer Research UK

Trusted information used by millions of people every week. Find the answers you need.

www.cancerresearchuk.org

Maggies

With centres across the UK, Maggies centres are there to support when you or someone you love has cancer, to answer questions, offer practical and emotional support. 

www.maggies.org

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better run workshops hosted by trained specialists, both virtually and in person across the UK, giving practical advice and support to people living with cancer.

Every workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to talk to others in a similar situation, whilst helping support people with their changing appearance

www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk

Cancer Haircare

Offering free, expert advice and support on all aspects of hair loss, hair loss prevention (scalp cooling) and hair care, before, during and after cancer treatments.

www.cancerhaircare.co.uk

Breast Cancer Now

Offering a range of support services for people affected by breast cancer, to include access to breast cancer nurse’s helpline.

www.breastcancernow.org

Knitted Knockers

Handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Soft and comfortable, when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast, adjustable, washable and can be worn while swimming. Provided FREE to those requesting them by special volunteer knitters.

www.knittedknockers.org

Menopause & Cancer

With cancer treatment often triggering menopause, 40% of women under 40 and 70%-90% of women over 40 enter permanent menopause as a result of their treatment.

Menopause and cancer’s mission is to ensure every cancer patient receives the information and support they need to navigate menopause after cancer.  Bringing together a community of experts with their community of patients to connect, share and educate.

www.menopauseandcancer.org

Future Dreams

Future dreams offer a wide range of in-person and online services providing practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer.

www.futuredreams.org.uk

Life After Cancer

Offering free support, tools and community to help you rebuild life after treatment

www.life-aftercancer.co.uk

Lymphoma Action

The UK's leading charity dedicated to lymphoma, the most common blood cancer, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma.  With a mission to make sure no one faces lymphoma alone.

www.lymphoma-action.org.uk

Prostate Cancer UK

Giving men the power to navigate prostate cancer, providing accurate, expert support services to men and their families

www.prostatecanceruk.org

Bowel Cancer UK

Providing expert information and support for everyone affected by bowel cancer.

www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Overcome Ovarian Cancer

Providing personalised support and information to people affected with ovarian cancer

www.overcome.org.uk

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Providing practical and emotional support to everyone affected by lung cancer.

www.roycastle.org

Melanoma UK

Through collaboration, education and support, making sure that no one faces melanoma alone.

www.melanomauk.org.uk

Kidney Cancer UK

Kidney Cancer UK is the nation’s leading kidney cancer charity, dedicated to support those affected by kidney cancer. 

www.kcuk.org.uk

Liver Cancer UK

Offering support every step of the way for anyone affected by liver cancer, whether it be you or your loved one.  Nurse helpline, support groups or chat to people on the British Liver Trust online community.

www.livercanceruk.org

Action Bladder Cancer UK

Dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by bladder cancer. Working to raise awareness of the disease, support patients and their families.

www.actionbladdercanceruk.org

Bone Cancer Trust

The Bone Cancer Research Trust is the charity that offers hope to people affected by primary bone cancer

www.bcrt.org.uk

Blood Cancer UK

For everyone affected by blood cancer, whether it’s leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS or MPN, and whether you've been diagnosed yourself or a loved one has. There for you if you're worried about symptoms, in the middle of treatment or adjusting to life afterwards.

www.bloodcancer.org.uk

Throat Cancer Foundation

Offering support, to ensure that anyone affected, including the person who has cancer, their friends, and their loved ones, has access to the most up to date information available regarding their illness, the available treatments, and what to expect in recovery.

www.throatcancerfoundation.org

Action On Womb Cancer

Dedicated to raising awareness of, supporting patients with, and funding research into womb cancer

www.actiononwombcancer.org.uk

The Brain Tumour Charity

Committed to saving and improving lives, helping every single person affected by a brain tumour

www.thebraintumourcharity.org