Signposting

Info and guidance on where to access further support from some trusted friends of ours.

Alike is a peer support app designed for cancer patients and survivors over 18. We love Alike because it connects people who truly understand what you’re going through. It’s a safe space for real conversations and shared experiences.

Black Women Rising (BWR) supports women of colour through every step of their cancer diagnosis. We know how essential representation is, and BWR’s work ensures women of colour feel seen, heard and supported.

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust helps young people rebuild confidence after cancer through sailing and adventure. We love their approach – giving young people the chance to rediscover joy and independence.

Fertility Network UK provides free and impartial support and advice for anyone affected by fertility issues. We signpost them for their dedicated information for those experiencing cancer.

The Good Grief Trust brings together bereavement support services under one roof, making it easier for anyone grieving to find help quickly. We love their compassionate approach and commitment to ensuring no one faces loss alone.

Look Good Feel Better helps people manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment through confidence-boosting workshops and advice. We love their focus on self-esteem and wellbeing – because feeling good on the outside can make a big difference inside.

Macmillan is a cornerstone of cancer care in the UK, offering practical, emotional, and financial support. We signpost them because their expertise and resources complement what we do – helping ensure no one faces cancer alone.

Maggie’s offers free expert care and support in welcoming centres across the UK and online. We love Maggie’s because they create spaces that feel like home – where people can find comfort, advice, and community.

Menopause and Cancer provides vital resources for those navigating menopause due to treatment or surgery. We signpost them because they tackle a topic often overlooked, helping people feel informed and supported during a challenging time.

OUTpatients is the UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity, proudly led by and for the community. We love their commitment to inclusivity and making sure every voice is heard. They’re changing the landscape for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer.

Robin Cancer Trust educates young people about testicular and ovarian cancer symptoms. We love their team and their proactive approach to awareness and early detection – it saves lives.

Shine supports adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s living with cancer, offering community events and more. We signpost them because they understand what it’s like to be diagnosed at a stage of life when cancer is the last thing you expect.

Our friends at Teenage Cancer Trust support patients aged 13–25 with specialist care and spaces designed for them. We signpost them because they make sure young people don’t feel out of place in adult wards.

The New Normal provides peer support for adults facing life’s toughest moments, especially bereavement. We signpost them because they create spaces for honest conversations and healing.

Willow Foundation creates special days and experiences for seriously ill young adults. We love their mission to make precious memories, it’s about joy, not just treatment.

Young Lives vs Cancer understands the impact cancer has on young lives. We love that they are the only charity in the UK with specialist social workers, providing tailored support to children and young people with cancer, as well as their families.

Working with Cancer® is an amazing charity who helps employees, employers, the self-employed, job seekers and carers manage cancer and work. We support their work in guiding businesses to support their employees who are impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

Embers provides advice and support to people aged 18–40 with incurable or terminal cancer. We admire their compassion and honesty in helping people live fully, even in the hardest circumstances.

Cancestry is a UK charity dedicated to improving the health outcomes and wellbeing of people at risk of, or affected by, hereditary cancer. Their online platform brings together the information, services and support people need to make informed choices about managing their hereditary cancer risk."