Other useful organisations

Cancer Research UK
61 Lincoln’s Fields, London WC2A 3PX
Tel: 020 7269 3142 (9am-5pm)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org

Gives information on cancer treatments and research trials.

Healthwatch
c/o The Dial House, 93 Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Provides information about clinical trials and campaigns for the development of good practice in developing treatment and the conduct of trials.

National Cancer Research Institute
PO Box 123, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PX
Tel: 020 7269 3548
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ukcccr.icnet.uk

Co-ordinates cancer research in the UK. Maintains a database of clinical trials which can befound on their website

Cancer Counselling Trust
1 Noel Road, London N1 8HQ
Tel: 020 7704 1137
Fax: 020 7704 1783
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cctrust.org.uk

Offers confidential counselling to individuals, couples or families affected by cancer. Counselling is given by registered counsellors and psychotherapist. Face to face counselling is offered at the London office; for people unable to get to the London office telephone counselling is available.

CancerLink
89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ
Tel: (020) 7840 7840; Freephone support link: 0808 808 0000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cancerlink.org

Provides free confidential support services for people affected by cancer, and is part of the national cancer charity Macmillan Cancer Relief. Cancerlink works with UK self help and support groups to help people with cancer, their families and carers by providing emotional and practical support close to home.

Macmillan Cancer Relief
89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0845 601 6161 (information line), 020 7840 7840
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Provides specialist advice and support through Macmillan nurses and doctors, and financial grants for people with cancer and their families.

Marie Curie Cancer Care
89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP
Tel: (020) 7599 7777 (London); 0131 456 3700 (Scotland); 01873 303000 (Wales); 028 9067 1210 (Northern Ireland) Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk

Runs a number of hospice centres for cancer patients throughout the UK, and a community nursing service, which works in conjunction with the district nursing service to support cancer patients and their carers in their homes.

Tak Tent Cancer Support – Scotland
Flat 5, 30 Shelley Court, Gartnavel Complex, Glasgow G12 0YN
Tel: 0141 211 0122
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.taktent.org.uk

Offers information, support, education and care for cancer patients, their relatives and friends and professionals. Network of support groups throughout Scotland. Drop-in Resource and Information Centre at the above address..

Tenovus Cancer Information Centre
Velindre NHS Trust, Velindre Hospital, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 2TL
Tel: 0808 808 1010 (freephone helpline)
(029) 20196100
Email:[email protected]
Website: www.tenovus.com/

Provides an information service on all aspects of cancer, and practical and emotional support for cancer patients and their families.

The Ulster Cancer Foundation
40-42 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast BT9 6DX
Tel: 0800 783 3339 (Freephone helpline)
(028) 9066 3281 (admin)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ulstercancer.org

Provides a cancer information helpline, patient’s centre, a range of booklets and support groups for patients and relatives.