
Support
Support for cancer patients in Wales
The Wales Cancer Alliance knows that people affected by cancer have many different needs and concerns. Their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment vary widely as do their life circumstances.
We have produced a directory of support services for cancer patients in Wales providing a wealth of information and support for everyone affected by cancer. It’s also a resource for healthcare professionals to signpost to patients, carers and their families.
Please click on the relevant links and logos below for details concerning our free support services.

Cancer Research UK
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face to face group services
NA
one to one services
NA
phone/helpline line
Ask our specialist nurses a question: 0808 800 4040. Freephone Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
online information & Support
www.cancerresearchuk.org for information. Our specialist nurses are available through our contact form https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/contact-us/talk-to-our-nurses .
publications
counselling
NA
support group
NA
financial advice
NA
Link to website

Macmillan Cancer Support
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face to face group services
Macmillan Cancer Support offers advice and information to people affected by cancer and their loved ones across Wales. To find out what’s available in your area, go to: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html
one to one services
Welfare Benefits Advice and Cancer Information is available across Wales and can be found here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html
phone/helpline line
The Macmillan Support Line can help with clinical, practical and financial information. Please call us on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm).
online information & Support
online forum
counselling
NA
support group
Support groups can be found in your area here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html
financial advice
Yes
other (please state)
Bronwen, the Mobile Information Service travels to communities across Wales to provide advice. If you want to pop by, you can find out when it’s in your area here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/getting-support/local-information-centres/mobile-information-bus.html
Link to website

Maggie’s
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face to face group services
Yes, varies by centres. Find a centre via https://www.maggiescentres.org/our-centres/, choose centre and look for the ‘What’s on’ tab
one to one services
Yes, drop in cancer support; benefits advice; psychologist
phone/helpline line
Each centre has an individual phone number – visit https://www.maggiescentres.org/our-centres/
online information & Support
online forum
counselling
Yes
support group
Yes
financial advice
Yes
other (please state)
Exercise groups, cancer specific support groups, friends and family groups, nutrition advice, ‘Where Now?’, bereavement support, mindfulness, relaxation, gardening, managing stress, Will writing, headscarf-wrapping workshops, Look Good Feel Better, Kids Days (all varies by centre)
Link to website

Marie Curie
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phone/helpline line
0800 090 2309
8am-6pm weekdays, 11am-5pm Saturdays
Link to website

Tenovus Cancer Care
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phone/helpline line
Free suport line open 365 days a year 0808 808 1010 https://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/how-we-can-help-you/talk-to-us/
online information & Support
online forum
No
support group
Choir and ACTivate your life
financial advice
Yes. Benefits and Debt Advisors