Information about available peer support offered by various charities for people who had treatment for cancer.
Alphabetical list of charity websites
Alike
Peer support platform (App) - a place for young people to share, connect, vent or show off.
Baggy Trousers UK
Financial and peer support for men affected by testicular cancer; online peer support group.
Blood Cancer UK
Practical and emotional help, online community forum and peer groups, buddy system and information days.
Brain Tumour Charity
Emotional and practical support, information and education resources: free counselling for patients and families, expert benefits and money advice. Facebook peer groups, and family days.
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
Lifelong support for anyone affected by retinoblastoma; support workers, members' day, weekend events for teenage members, peer support and Facebook group.
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)
Information resources and leaflets for parents and GPs.
Daisy Network
For women with premature ovarian insufficiency - information, resources,
webinars and regional, national and global networks.
Ella Dawson Foundation
Counselling, mental health support, exercise and nutrition programmes, away days and wellbeing support packages for people aged 18 to 30; counselling, yoga and wellbeing breaks for parents, carers and siblings.
Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust
Free sailing and outdoor adventures, podcasts, mental wellbeing sessions and newsletter.
Fertility Network UK
Support line, fertility group meetings and events, health and wellbeing series, online community and peer to peer support.
Flynne's Barn
Free farm stay, outdoor activities, arts, music and gardening, free counselling and family support.
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Information and online support group for parents of children diagnosed with rhabdoid tumours.
Henry Allen Trust
Support and advice, financial grants, wellness counsellor, care packs, respite, social events, treats and therapy dogs.
Hummingbird Centre - Bicester
Support for families, adults and children; play sessions and counselling for children, small group meditation, individual hypnotherapy, crafts, yoga and t'ai chi.
Kids Cancer Charity
Supporting children and families; respite, therapy and care breaks.
Lennox Children's Cancer Fund
Financial, practical, and emotional support; respite breaks, local community support group and 24 hour family support contact.
Life After Cancer
Support groups for physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing; coaching programmes, return to work advice.
Look Good Feel Better
Virtual workshops - skin care and make-up, wigs and head coverings, scarf tying techniques, body image, wardrobe and styling, nail care, skincare and grooming.
Lymphoma Action
Online support groups, 'buddy' service, health and wellbeing resources and self-management workshops for 18 to 35-year-olds.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information and resources, support line, email and online chat; money and work advice, counselling, emotional support, online community, 'buddy' system and beauty advisor.
Maggie's
Free expert care and support throughout the UK and online. Financial support, practical advice, peer support, courses and workshops.
Menopause Matters
Information about menopause and treatment options.
Mind Over Cancer
Supports mental health of people under 30 and their families; counselling, support programme and drop-in sessions, peer group sessions for patients and families.
Move Against Cancer
Keep moving when living with or beyond cancer; online and community programmes, educational resources, workshops, exercise sessions and podcasts.
OUTpatients
Online peer support for anyone who identifies as part of the queer spectrum, and online peer support meetings for partners and carers.
PanCare
Plain language information on late effects and recommendation for long-term follow-up.
Project Youth Cancer
Free counselling during and after treatment, resources and online Patient Hub.
Rosie's Rainbow Fund
Music therapy and support for parents
Sarcoma UK
Support line, support groups, information, resources and emotional and practical online support.
Shine Cancer Support
For people in their 20s to 40s - programmes and events, peer support and meetings, friends and family support, Facebook group, podcast, LGBTQI+ chat and book club.
Target Ovarian Cancer
Support line, events, local support and online community.
Teenage Cancer Trust
Emotional and practical support; events for young people aged 13 to 24, online community and social network for young people.
Teens Unite
Peer support, free activities and short breaks, online learning, games evening and peer support for 13 to 24-year-olds, in person and online.
Tom's Trust
Toolkit for parents with a child diagnosed with cancer who has a sibling.
Trekstock
Exercise programme, specialist health support, yoga, coaching and community for 20- to 30-year-olds, online or in person.
Working With Cancer
Coaching, career advice, webinar and online workshops.
Young Lives Vs Cancer
Financial, emotional and practical support, social worker, information and advice. Participation group for teens and young adults, live chat, Facebook groups.
Youth Cancer Trust
Online support and free therapeutic wellbeing holidays; online groups for peers aged 14 to 30.
