Support is out there.
Hundreds of chartities, groups and organisations are on hand if you need it.
It can be overwhelming when you first receive a cancer diagnosis and it can be hard to know where to turn.
I’ve compiled a list below of people who I have found particularly helpful, both in the support of my mum and my own mental health.
Cancer support
- Maggie’s – visit their website here or call 0300 123 1801
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity – 0151 556 5566 – fundraising@clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk
- Macmillan Cancer Support – 0808 808 00 00 – or visit their website here
- Cancer Support UK – 020 3983 7616 or email hello@cancersupportuk.org
- Cancer Research UK – 0808 800 4040 or visit their website here
Mental health support
- Samaritans – 116 123 – jo@samaritans.org
- Mind – visit their website here or call 0300 123 3393
- Anxiety UK – 03444 775 774 or visit their website here
- PAPYRUS – HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141
- Rethink Mental Illness – 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
