Local Support

Coffee Connection – Frome

The Coffee Connection is a friendly social group aimed at those affected directly or indirectly by cancer or a life-limiting illness. It is co-hosted by Dorothy House and We Hear You (WHY).

Visit Dorothy House website

We Hear You (WHY) – Frome 

WHY offers further support to those facing cancer or other life-threatening illness with a wide range of groups, courses and other services that are aimed at helping you in the best way possible.

Visit WHY website 

National Support

Cancer and Nutrition Helpline  

Dietitian advice for people living with cancer.

0300 102 2523

Visit World Cancer Research Fund website

Marie Curie Companion Service

Emotional and practical support for anyone who is terminally ill.

0800 090 2309

Visit Marie Curie website

Matt’s Respite Retreats 

Offering respite breaks in Weymouth for those affected by cancer.

Visit Matt's Respite Retreats website

Young Lives Vs Cancer

Support for children, young people (0–25), and families facing cancer.

Visit Young Lives website

Penny Brohn UK 

Cancer health and wellbeing charity offering personalised care.

0030 33000 118

Visit Penny Brohn website

Shine Cancer Support

Support for adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s living with cancer.

Visit Shine Cancer Support website

Breast Cancer Now 

Specialist nurses and peer support for anyone affected by breast cancer.

0808 800 6000

Visit Breast Cancer Now website  

Coppa Feel

Educates young people (18–24) on breast cancer signs and self-checking.

Visit Coppa Feel website

Know Your Lemons 

Educates about breast health in a refreshing way that saves lives from breast cancer.

Visit Know Your Lemons Website

Prostate Cancer UK

Information and support for men and their families.

0800 074 8383

Visit Prostate Cancer UK website

Trans or non-binary Cancer Screening

Information on screening and cancer risk for gender-diverse people.

Visit Cancer Research UK website

National LGBT Cancer Network 

The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk.

Visit The Cancer Network website

OUTpatients 

UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity, offering support and advocacy.

Visit OUTpatients website

Teenage Cancer Trust – LGBTQ+ Supporting Young People with Cancer 

Improving lives of LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and those at risk.

Visit Teenage Cancer Trust website

Hope Programme 

Free online courses to build resilience and coping strategies.

Visit the Hope website

Orchid  

Support for men affected by testicular, penile, and prostate cancer. 

0808 802 0010

Visit Orchid website

Macmillan Cancer Support

Information and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer

0808 808 0000

Visit Macmillan Cancer Support Website

Cancer Research UK 

Free information about cancer and cancer care.

0808 800 4040

Visit Cancer Research UK website