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Grief Encounter
Confidential helpline, staffed by trained professionals, offering support and advice to bereaved children, young people and adults. Support also available via email or 1-2-1 live chat session with a Grieftalk counsellor. Further support includes one to one counselling, group activities, family fun days, residential camps and interactive online services. Calls… Read More
Grieftalk 0808 802 0111 or online chat via website
Bloodwise - Support Line
Free support-line service manned by trained staff providing information and emotional support to anyone affected by blood cancers, and signposting to other available services. There is an email service for written queries and a community blog space on website to provide an opportunity for peer to peer support. Patient information… Read More
Together for Short Lives
Freephone helpline and e-mail information service for parents, carers and professionals looking after children or young people with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition. Calls are free for callers from landlines and mobiles. Can provide information on how to access and get the best out of services locally, signposting to organisations… Read More
The Somerville Foundation - Patient Helpline
Provide a listening ear and emotional support for people born with a heart condition (congenital). A congenital heart condition is an abnormality of the heart that has been present from birth. The helpline can provide information, literature and details of recognised specialist GUCH Centres and/or signpost to other organisations for… Read More
Tenovus Cancer Care
Telephone information, support and counselling for cancer patients, their relatives, carers and health professionals. Subjects covered include prevention, screening, treatment, care and support services, benefits, legal issues and bereavement. Signposting. Community visits are available from social workers and welfare rights advisers in South East Wales, Bournemouth and North Wales.
Pancreatic Cancer UK - Support Line
Support Line staffed by pancreatic cancer specialist nurses providing information and support for anyone affected by pancreatic cancer including families and carers. The nurses can provide individual specialist information about pancreatic cancer, treatment options and managing symptoms and side effects. The Team can also listen to your concerns and provide… Read More
Myeloma UK
The Myeloma Infoline is a quality accredited, freephone service providing information, emotional support, practical advice and a listening ear. Calls have no time limit, are confidential and can be anonymous. Myeloma Information Specialists have a broad understanding of Myeloma. Further support includes discussion forum, support groups, clinical trials, publications and… Read More
Marie Curie
The Marie Curie Support Line is a confidential helpline for people living with a terminal illness, and their family, friends and carers. Calls are answered by trained advisers who can offer practical information and emotional support. The Team can help with a range of issues, including day to day care… Read More
Macmillan Cancer Support
Improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. As well as providing help and social care professionals (Macmillan Nurses) the support provided includes Macmillan Support Line, and vital information services in hospitals, libraries and the community. Also… Read More