Jane Scarth House, based in the centre of Romsey, provides emotional and practical support to people living with or affected by cancer. This can be the person living with cancer, or a family member, close friend, carer or partner. Anyone can access their services by visiting the centre regardless of location. Read more
Macmillan Grants are small, one-off means-tested payments to help with the extra costs that living with cancer can bring. Find out how to apply. Read more
A handy visual guide from Macmillan to help you spot any important changes to your body that could indicate cancer Read more
Research shows that there are many practical barriers to various types of cancer screening. This page talk about those barriers and explains some of the reasonable adjustments to consider. It contains useful video links. Read more
Information, support and social contact for women, their families and friends affected by cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer. Read more
This page has links to the main cancer charities and also to easy read leaflets and videos aimed at people with learning difficulties Read more
This service is operating during the current Covid-19 pandemic as normally as possible and give advice by phone or email on benefits/grants/blue badges/housing and more for those affected by cancer who are living in or being treated in Hampshire. Read more
Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice have formed a partnership in which local Citizens Advice are funded by Macmillan to provide advice on welfare benefits to people affected by cancer. Caseworkers advise clients about all benefits they are entitled to and provide help claiming them. They also ensure that they are aware of any available grants which could assist them, and can provide advice on other issues, for example debt, if necessary. Read more
Cancer Aware Provider Workshop at Southampton Mencap on 5th March 2020: Downloads of all supporting materials including presentation Read more
One-to-one emotional, physical and practical help to anyone affected by breast cancer. Read more
Macmillan offer people affected by cancer access to good quality, comprehensive and appropriate information and support. The service is run by specialist staff, supported by trained volunteers. Some of their volunteers have personal experience of living with cancer. Their staff are there to help you find the information and support that you need. 0808 808 00 00 Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm Read more
Literature from Macmillan Cancer Care that discuss the issue of cancer being considered a disability. Read more
A patient group set up to help improve services for cancer patients at Southampton General Hospital Read more
Hosted by Macmillan Cancer Support Read more
Support brain tumour patients, families, carers and loved ones who are dealing day to day with the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis individualised and specialist information, guidance and emotional support, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as it is needed Read more
CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage for children and young people with cancer Read more
The UK's largest dedicated brain tumour charity, committed to fighting brain tumours on all fronts and providing support and information for anyone affected by a brain tumour Read more
A website patient information sharing resource Read more
Therapeutic groups for cancer patients and their families/carers to come and sing each week with no pressure to perform, just to have fun, provide relaxation, support and meet like minded people. Read more
Every Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm at :The Hazel Centre, Countess Mountbatten House, Botley Road, West End Southampton SO30 3JB 023 8047 5544 for more information ** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME to 10.30 – 12.30 ** Read more