Cancer Support

Gloucestershire

Longfield Community Hospice

longfield.org.uk

Provides free support for adults in Gloucestershire with a life-limiting condition and their loved ones. Includes Living Well support and counselling.

Charlies Community Support

charlies.org.uk

Offering free holistic therapies for anyone affected by cancer, plus one to one listening and emotional support. Operates from a centre in Gloucester with satellite groups across the county.

Maggie's

www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-cheltenham

National charity with a centre in Cheltenham, providing support groups, access to specialist advice and money and benefits guidance. Also offers assistance to family and friends.

Cotswold Prostate Cancer Support Group

tackleprostate.org/support-groups/cotswolds-prostate-cancer-support-group

In-person meetings in Cheltenham for people affected by prostate cancer.

National

Cancer Research UK

www.cancerresearchuk.org

Their website has a range of information about cancer, plus an online forum to talk to others affected by cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Support

www.macmillan.org.uk

Access support in a variety of ways, including phone, email and WhatsApp. The Macmillan Buddies scheme offers a weekly call from a trained volunteer, offering you a safe space to talk.

Children With Cancer UK

www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk

Campaigns for improved support and research for childhood cancer.

Bowel Cancer UK

www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

A range of support for people diagnosed with bowel cancer, including publications, Peer Support Line, online groups and forums, and an Ask the Nurse service.