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Newbury Cancer Care

Newbury Cancer Care support people who have been diagnosed with cancer or other-life threatening illnesses who live in West Berkshire. They offer practical help and information to patients and their families in the local area. They work closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists, medical professionals and the Day Hospice to help improve the support offered from the point of diagnosis.



RG18 3AS office@newburycancercare.org.uk www.newburycancercare.org.uk/

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Hospice Care in South Devon

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Rowcroft Hospice

Rowcroft Hospice supports adults living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon. They support people with symptom management, palliative care nursing as well as providing emotional and practical advice and support.


TQ2 5LS info@rowcroft-hospice.org.uk www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/

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The Prince of Wales Hospice

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The Prince of Wales Hospice

The Prince Of Wales Hospice provide care to people over the age of 18, with a life-limiting illness. Their services are available to any adult from the Five Towns area of the Wakefield District. People can receive care as a visiting out-patient or on their ward where they offer 24-hour specialist care. Their support extends to the carers and families of patients by providing therapy services and bereavement support.


WF8 4BG contact@pwh.org.uk www.pwh.org.uk/

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Teesside Hospice

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Teesside Hospice

Teeside Hospice support people and their families living with a terminal illness in Tees Valley. They provide physical, mental and emotional support at their centre in Middlesborough.

TS5 5NW www.teessidehospice.org/

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Willow Wood Hospice

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Willow Wood Hospice

Willow Wood Hospice is an adult Hospice providing specialist palliative care for patients with life limiting illnesses, both cancer and non-cancer diagnosis. Services include counselling, wellbeing support, complementary therapies and inpatient care.

OL6 6SL info@willowwood.info www.willowwood.org.uk

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Demelza Hospice Care for Children

Demelza deliver expert care to Children with serious or life-limiting conditions, providing support for all the family, from first diagnosis and for as long as they are needed. The support they provide includes family support, short breaks and therapies. Services are available either at one of their three sites in Kent, South East London and East Sussex, in the community, virtually, or in their own home.

info@demelza.org.uk www.demelza.org.uk

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Citizens Advice

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion.

PO30 1UD www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/isle-of-wight/

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Citizens Advice - Croydon

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Citizens Advice

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion.

SE25 4PQ www.citizensadvicecroydon.org

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Citizens Advice - Derbyshire

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Citizens Advice

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion.

SK17 6DE www.ddcab.org.uk

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Citizens Advice

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion.

info@dagcas.org www.dagcas.org

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Citizens Advice - Hampshire

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Citizens Advice

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion.

https://citahants.org/

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Citizens Advice - Leicester

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Citizens Advice

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They do not offer drop in services.

LE1 6FB https://citizensadviceleicestershire.org/leicester/

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Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care

Phyllis Tuckwell is a Hospice Care service for adult patients, and their families, living with cancer or another terminal illness (such as heart, lung or neurological disease) across the whole of West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire.


The services they provide include hospice at home, an in-patient unit, carer support and a living well service.

GU9 8BL www.pth.org.uk/

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St Teresa's Hospice

St Teresa's Hospice provides palliative and end-of-life care and support in South Durham and North Yorkshire for people with life-limiting illnesses. Their services include: hospice at home, an inpatient unit, family support, bereavement care and complementary therapies.

DL3 7UA www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk

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St Leonard's Hospice

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St Leonard's Hospice

St Leonard’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care and support for local people with life-limiting illnesses. They have an inpatient unit, Sunflower Centre and Hospice@Home service. The care also extends to support families and carers. They have specialists in a wide range of roles including complementary therapy, lymphoedema care, physiotherapy, social work, bereavement, occupational therapy and spiritual care.
YO24 1GL enquiries@stleonardshospice.org.uk www.stleonardshospice.org.uk

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Citizens Advice

This charity offer free, confidential and independent advice on a wide range of issues including employment, benefits, housing, debt, consumer rights, discrimination and relationship breakdowns to everyone regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or religion. They offer information drop in sessions at the following locations:


Boston

Municipal Buildings, West Street,

Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QR

Tuesday & Thursday 9.00am-12.30pm


Sleaford

North Kesteven District Council Offices,

Kesteven Street,

Sleaford,

Lincolnshire

NG34 7EF

Monday & Wednesday 9.00am - 12.30pm


North Hykeham

OneNK,

Moor Lane,

North Hykeham,

Lincoln, LN6 9A

NG34 7EF outreach@citizensadvicemidlincs.org.uk https://camidlincs.org.uk/

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St Gemma's Hospice

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St Gemma's Hospice

St Gemma's Hospice offer specialist palliative care unit offering symptom management for a range of symptoms, spiritual and psychological care. Additionally they provide End of Life Care to those patients who wish to spend their final days in a Hospice or who cannot/do not want to be at Home/in Hospital.
LS17 6QD hello@st-gemma.co.uk www.st-gemma.co.uk

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Children's Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West provide hospice care and professional family support services for babies, children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. The care is offered at each of their 3 hospices based in the South West of England and includes: short breaks, sibling support, emergency care, end-of-life care, bereavement support, care therapies and support for teenagers.

EX31 2PZ enquiries@chsw.org.uk www.chsw.org.uk/

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South Bucks Hospice

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South Bucks Hospice

South Bucks Hospice provide support for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Services include specialist palliative and end of life care, practical support for patients and families for caring at home, counselling and support groups.

HP13 6GR info@sbhospice.org.uk www.sbh.org.uk

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Columbus Direct

Columbus Direct provides an online quotation and medical screening process to help customers with pre-existing conditions to arrange for travel insurance cover. The Mediquote ExpertTM medical screening system covers over 250 medical conditions, many at no extra cost and, if they can cover your specific medical condition(s), you can get an online quote and buy your travel insurance in minutes. Alternatively, you can always call one of their advisers to go through the medical screening process.

SE1 2AQ https://www.columbusdirect.com/travel/pre-existing-medical-condition-cover/

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Freedom - Travel Insurance

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Freedom Insurance Services Ltd

Freedom specialise in providing travel insurance solutions to people with medical conditions and have been doing so for many years. They pride themselves on great customer service and strive to help people get the cover they need. Their policies are constructed to cover most pre-existing medical conditions and more importantly, designed to respond should an emergency arise on holiday.

www.freedominsure.co.uk

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Insurancewith

Insurancewith is designed for people with pre-existing medical conditions and has been developed by people who have had personal experience of cancer. When providing a quote for travel insurance they look for actual risk rather than perceived risk meaning they can offer highly competitive rates.

ME19 4UY www.insurancewith.com/

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JD Travel Insurance

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JD Travel Insurance

Travel insurance for anyone with a serious illness or pre-existing medical condition.

BR1 3JU mail@jdtravelinsurance.co.uk https://www.jdtravelinsurance.co.uk/

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This site allows you to compare quotes on holiday insurance for pre-existing conditions. The site also offers detailed information about understanding travel insurance for existing medical conditions, advice on selecting the right policy and a simple FAQ section.
www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-insurance/pre-existing-medical-conditions/

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MIA - Travel Insurance

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MIA

They have a range of products to match your needs. Clear2go is for people with more serious pre-exisiting illnesses. There might be some limitations e.g. they won't insure you until 60 days before you are due to travel so you may need to do some forward planning. But they are very competitive.
info@miaonline.co.uk www.miatravelinsurance.co.uk

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Staysure - Travel Insurance

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Staysure

Travel insurance for pre-existing medical condtiions doesn't have to be expensive.  Staysure consider all medical conditions and offer a full medical screening process.

NN4 7YB info@staysure.co.uk www.staysure.co.uk/travel-insurance

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They provide cover for many pre-existing medical conditions. They have made it easy for you to get a quick and comprehensive quote; you can get an easy instant online quote using their online medical screening process.

www.towergateinsurance.co.uk/travel-insurance-for-pre-existing-medical-conditions

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St Margaret's Hospice

This charity delivers high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. They have two hospice sites; one in Yeovil and one in Taunton, each with an inpatient unit, day hospice service and a therapies service. They also provide a range of community based services and a 24-hour adviceline. They have a Family Support Service that provides support for families with young children and teenagers during the patient's illness and after bereavement.



TA1 5HA info@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk

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Saint Michael's Hospice

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Saint Michael's Hospice

Saint Michael's Hospice aims to improve the lives of people affected by terminal illness, those living with conditions and their families and carers in Harrogate. The services they provide include wellbeing support, symptom management and respite care, end-of-life care and bereavement support.

HG2 8QL info@saintmichaelshospice.org www.saintmichaelshospice.org

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Rotherham Day Hospice

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Rotherham Hospice

Rotherham Hospice provide support for people over the age of 18 who are living with a terminal illness and their families. The services they provide include: counselling, practical advice, complementary therapies, inpatient services and hospice at home.

S60 2SW reception@rotherhamhospice.org.uk www.rotherhamhospice.org.uk

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Wisdom Hospice Charity

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Wisdom Hospice Charity

The Wisdom Hospice provide support for people with a life-limiting illness across Medway and Swale. The support they provide includes in-patient services, bereavement support, family support, palliative care at home and respite care and complementary therapies.

ME1 2NU info@wisdomhospicecharity.org.uk www.wisdomhospicecharity.org.uk

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Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information & Support

Bolton Macmillan Information & Support provide a range of services for people living with cancer. These take place in their 3 centres across Bolton.

Their services include: support groups (including a walking group), emotional support services and money and welfare advice.

BL4 0JR boh-tr.boltoncancerinfo@nhs.net www.boltonmacmillansupport.org.uk/

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St Peter's Hospice

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St Peter's Hospice

St Peter's Hospice is a local charity that provides care and support to adults who are living with a progressive life-limiting illness in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset area. The hospice provides care for people in their own home and at their hospice- where they also provide day services, a living well programme and complementary therapies. They also provide a range of support for caregivers, including a support line and emotional and psychological support.

BS10 6NL www.stpetershospice.org.uk/

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Bury Hospice

This charity offers comprehensive respite support through their inpatient and day hospice services. The inpatient care promotes a home from home environment where you will be given your own room overlooking the garden, with your own TV, telephone and Wi-Fi access. If full-time hospice care is not appropriate you may wish to attend the day hospice service instead as a chance to socialise, unwind and participate in a range of activities and therapies such as quizzes, arts and crafts, games and performances. The support services can also be offered at home if you prefer.
BL9 7RG info@buryhospice.org.uk www.buryhospice.org.uk

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Marie Curie

This hospice in Bradford offers several different services, such as inpatient care and day services consisting of a variety of complementary therapies. Support for families and carers is available, and they can provide spiritual support.
BD3 9LE bradford.hospice@mariecurie.org.uk www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/hospice-care/hospices/bradford/

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Marie Curie

Marie Curie Hospice in Edinburgh provides support for people with a life-limiting illness and their families. Support available includes inpatient stays, emotional support, carers clinics and home visits.

EH10 7DR edinburgh.hospice@mariecurie.org.uk www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/hospice-care/hospices/edinburgh

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Richard House Children's Hospice

This hospice supports families whose children are living with a life-limiting health condition. Their purpose-built hospice is located in Beckton, East London and the majority of the families that they support live in East and North London. Support available includes: hospice at home, respite care, family support and end-of-life care.

E16 3RG info@richardhouse.org.uk www.richardhouse.org.uk

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brainstrust

With brainstrust's 24/7, 365 days a year support line, patients, carers and families can pick up the phone or email and know that they will have an immediate response, an empathetic response that is grounded in reliable source material, and one that is personal.

hello@brainstrust.org.uk www.brainstrust.org.uk

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brainstrust website

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brainstrust

A website with a wealth of information to help you following a brain tumour diagnosis. Sections include, brain tumour support, brain tumour treatment, resources, brain tumour symptoms and diagnosis, patient stories, information for carers, survivorship and more.

PO31 7QG hello@brainstrust.org.uk www.brainstrust.org.uk

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brainstrust run a welcoming and supportive online community in our closed and carefully moderated Facebook group. With over 2,500 members, it is a safe space for you to share experiences and support others.


PO31 7QG hello@brainstrust.org.uk www.facebook.com/groups/braintumoursupportbrainstrust/

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Little brainstrust

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brainstrust

When your child is diagnosed with a brain tumour, your entire world turns upside down. Little brainstrust is here to ensure that you and your loved ones have somewhere to turn. We provide tailored, age-appropriate support, resources and community for the whole family.

PO30 7QG hello@brainstrust.org.uk www.littlebrainstrust.org.uk/

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brainstrust

When you are living with a brain tumour, or are caring for someone living with a brain tumour, you may find hypnotherapy useful in improving wellbeing in the following areas:

  1. Anxiety and stress
  2. Diet and lifestyle
  3. Resilience, self esteem and confidence
  4. Pre and post-operative care
  5. Pain management
  6. Reduction of side effects from treatment such as nausea, fatigue


brainstrust run regular online hypnotherapy sessions, led by Louise Baker (MSc Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health) .

PO31 7QG hello@brainstrust.org.uk brainstrust.eventbrite.com

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Brain Tumour Support

Brain Tumour Support offer a range of online and face to face support groups These groups are open to anyone affected by a brain tumour. Full details can be found on the website: www.braintumoursupport.co.uk or by phoning 01454 422701, or emailing support@braintumoursupport.co.uk

support@braintumoursupport.co.uk www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/events/category/support-group/

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brainstrust counselling

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brainstrust

Our counselling service offers patients and loved ones a space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space. All sessions are run remotely.

PO31 7QG ellie@brainstrust.org.uk www.brainstrust.org.uk/counsellinghypnotherapy

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Facebook support groups

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The Brain Tumour Charity

The Brain Tumour Charity's Facebook groups offer a safe online space where people affected by a brain tumour can connect. These groups enable you to share experiences, find and give support and help you feel less isolated. There are four Facebook groups: one for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, one for young adults aged 16-30 living with or beyond a brain tumour diagnosis, one for parents who have a child under 18 living with a brain tumour and one for carers.
GU51 2UH www.thebraintumourcharity.org

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The Brain Tumour Charity

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The Brain Tumour Charity

The website offers a range of fact sheets, approved by the Information Standards. It covers information on diagnosis, treatments, living with a brain tumour, and suggestions for carers.
GU51 2UH www.thebraintumourcharity.org/support-information/Information-new
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