Tiredness with cancer (fatigue) resources and support

For general health advice and information.

NHS website

NHS 111 online gives information if you need fast medical help but it's not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is only available in England.

Information about NHS 111 online

NHS Inform gives information about illnesses, treatments and NHS services for people in Scotland.

NHS Inform website

NHS 24 is a confidential telephone health advice and information service for people in Scotland. It provides urgent advice out of hours.

Phone: 111

NHS 24 website

Brain Tumour Support is a charity that provides information and support for people with brain tumours, and their friends and families.

The charity is hosting an ongoing programme of online support sessions via Zoom. These include UK wide support groups including for carers or peer support sessions. Brain Tumour Support are also offering topic specific sessions covering issues ranging from finance and benefits, palliative care and creative sessions for wellbeing.

Support Service Line: 01454 422701

Email: support@braintumoursupport.co.uk

Find out more about Brain Tumour Support

Breast Cancer Now is a charity dedicated to funding breast cancer research. They also provide breast cancer information and support across the UK. Services are free and include a helpline, website, publications, and practical and emotional support. It was formed by the merger of The Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer in 2015.

6th Floor The White Chapel Building 10 Whitechapel High Street London E1 8QS

Tel: 0333 20 70 300

E-mail: hello@breastcancernow.org

Ask a nurse: Contact form Find out about Breast Cancer Now

A support network for people with thyroid disease. The British Thyroid Foundation's staff, medical professionals, volunteers and people with thyroid disorders, work together to provide support and information based on medical evidence and personal experience.

Telephone helpline: 01423 810 093 (Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm)

Find out more about the British Thyroid Foundation

Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical and medical support to people with cancer in the UK. Its helpline offers support with clinical, emotional, general and welfare benefits needs. They also publish booklets about cancer and treatments. Information is available in other languages.

Freephone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm)

Contact email form

Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website

Maggie’s is a national charity with centres across the UK. They offer care and support to people affected by cancer. Each centre is beside an NHS cancer hospital and is run by specialist staff.

You can join a support group, take part in weekly sessions like relaxation and stress management, or learn about nutrition and health. You can also visit just to have a cup of tea and a friendly chat.

Phone: 0300 123 1801 Email: enquiries@maggies.org

Visit the Maggie’s website

Prostate Cancer UK provides information and support to anyone with concerns about prostate cancer. They have a helpline, produce information and fund research into prostate cancer.

Contact form Helpline: 0800 074 8383

Visit the Prostate Cancer UK website

A charity that is being run entirely by volunteers. They provide support, advice, and help to people affected by chronic pain and those close to them.

Telephone Pain line: 0345 603 1593 (Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm) Email: aopisat@btinternet.com

Write to: Action on Pain, 2 Mill Close, Terrington St Clement, Norfolk, PE34 4JG

Visit the Action on Pain website

Age UK provides information, advice and support for people in later life.

7th Floor One America Square 17 Crosswall London EC3N 2LB

Advice line: 0800 678 1602 (8am-7pm, 365 days a year)

Visit the Age UK website

A charity providing support for anyone experiencing anxiety.

Telephone: 03444 775 774

Visit the Anxiety UK website