Where to get support
Provides an online information service. They have one-to-one advice and support services that are funded to support carers living in Essex, Lincolnshire, Medway, Southend-on-Sea and London Boroughs Waltham Forest, Newham, Hackney and Haringey.
Visit the Carers First website
Gives information and support to carers on many issues. Has local groups all over the UK. The head office puts you in touch with your local group.
Helpline: 0808 808 7777 - Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm (including Bank Holidays). Email: advice@carersuk.org
Provides information and support, including advice on financial support to carers. The website has a search function to find local support in your area.
Visit the Carers Trust website
An online forum that provides a space for all carers to discuss health and caring for loved ones. Carers can talk about the challenges they face as a carer with others who are in the same situation.
Visit the HealthUnlocked Care Community website
You can also look for local support for people with cancer as well as their carers on cancer organisations websites. For example, use the post code search on the Macmillan Cancer Support website for support in your area.
Or use the chat forums of other cancer organisations such as Cancer Research UK to connect with people in a similar situation as yourself.
Last reviewed: 02 Nov 2022
Next review due: 02 Nov 2022
An information and support service is often a good place to start when you’re newly diagnosed and struggling with your mental health. But it will also depend on what support you need.
A range of mental health and well-being organisations can offer support when you have cancer.
Cancer support organisations can offer support when you have cancer or when you're caring for someone with cancer. Some have general cancer information, while others have advice for specific cancer types.
Several organisations can offer support and advice when you're a carer for someone with cancer.
Whether you are someone with cancer or a carer for someone with cancer, we want you to know that it is common to struggle with your mental health when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. But there are people who can support you during this time and things you can do to help yourself.
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