Laryngeal cancer resources and support organisations

Changing Faces provide support and information for people who have any form of facial disfigurement including disfigurement caused by cancer. They also provide a skin camouflage service for people in England and Scotland. Trained volunteers teach people how to apply specialist cover creams.

Phone: 0300 0120 275 (support and advice line) Head office email: info@changingfaces.org.uk

The contact details for the skin camouflage service are:

Phone: 0300 0120 276 Email: skincam@changingfaces.org.uk

Visit the Changing Faces website

This UK charity has been set up by cancer specialists and people affected by head and neck cancer. They aim to raise awareness about head and neck cancer, provide information and advice, and act as a voice for people with head and neck cancer and their families. Their website also has stories from people with head and neck cancer.

Visit the HANCUK website

This is an American organisation. They publish a newsletter online and have a variety of information about having a laryngectomy and other self-help resources on their website.

Tel: 1 866 425 3678

Email: theialoffice@gmail.com

Visit the International Association of Laryngectomees website

NALC works with 60 UK clubs and communicates with groups in Europe and beyond. They encourage crucial non-medical help and information that comes from the experience of people living with a laryngectomy.

Suite 16 Tempo House 15 Falcon Road London SW11 2PJ

Tel: 020 7730 8585

Email: info@laryngectomy.org.uk

Visit the National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs (NALC) website

The charity provides support and information to people affected by head and neck cancer. They fund research to improve treatment outcomes. They also aim to raise awareness, improve quality of life, and provide emotional support.

Phone - 0203 475 3471

Email - info@oraclehnc.org.uk

Visit the ORACLE Head & Neck Cancer UK website

The UK professional body for speech therapists. They can advise on speech therapy services and give other information to people who've had a laryngectomy.

General enquiries: 020 7378 3012

Visit the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists website

SPOHNC is an American organisation with a support network for people with head and neck cancers. They have a survivor to survivor network and some useful information, including clinical trials and products that may be helpful if you've had a head and neck cancer.

Visit the Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer website

The Throat Cancer Foundation offers support and advice to anyone affected by throat cancer. Providing access to the most up to date information regarding their illness, the available treatments, and what to expect in recovery.

Phone - 0203 4754 065

email - hello@throatcancerfoundation.org

Visit the Throat Cancer Foundation website

Formed in 1985 to help provide support and understanding for people who have, or need, a laryngectomy. There is a newsletter for members and free books to download.

PO Box 618 Halifax West Yorkshire HX3 8WX

Telephone: +44 (0) 1422 205522

Email: info@cancerlt.org

Visit the Cancer Laryngectomee Trust website

The Swallows is a UK charity set up to help support people affected by head and neck cancer. Their website has information about head and neck cancer, what support is available and patient stories. They hold monthly meetings and have a patient and carer support line. They also have an online forum where you can share experiences.

Support line: 07504 725059

Email: info@theswallows.org.uk

Visit The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

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

They provide a non-judgemental listening service for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Telephone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Visit the Samaritans 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

ASH is a portal for tobacco policies. It is a campaigning public health charity that is trying to stop the harm caused by tobacco.

Find out about ASH

Quit smoking is an NHS website dedicated to helping people stop smoking. The website has information on how to quit smoking, as well as information on the NHS Quit smoking app.

Visit the NHS Quit smoking website

A free self-help group. Its 12-step programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650 

Find out about Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcohol Change UK is a national charity that can help you to find resources in your area for issues with alcohol. They work for a society that is free from the harm caused by alcohol.

Tel: 020 3907 8480

Find out about Alcohol Change UK

The NHS offers information and support if you are concerned about your alcohol intake or you know someone who may need help.

There is information on the website about where to find support in your area.

Find out more on the NHS website