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.

Alike | Welcome

Baggy Trousers UK

Financial and peer support for men affected by testicular cancer; online peer support group.

Baggy Trousers UK | Testicular Cancer Awareness

Blood Cancer UK

Practical and emotional help, online community forum and peer groups, buddy system and information days.

Online Community Forum - Blood Cancer UK

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.

Brain Tumour Charity

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.

Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)

Information resources and leaflets for parents and GPs.

Information for teenagers and young people who are survivors of childhood cancer - CCLG

Our publications: after treatment finishes - CCLG

Daisy Network

For women with premature ovarian insufficiency - information, resources,
webinars and regional, national and global networks.

What we do - Daisy Network

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.

Ella Dawson Foundation - Helping young adults live well with cancer

Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust

Free sailing and outdoor adventures, podcasts, mental wellbeing sessions and newsletter.

Believe in a brighter future - Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust

Fertility Network UK

Support line, fertility group meetings and events, health and wellbeing series, online community and peer to peer support.

Fertility Network UK

Flynne's Barn

Free farm stay, outdoor activities, arts, music and gardening, free counselling and family support.

Welcome - Flynnes Barn

Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust

Information and online support group for parents of children diagnosed with rhabdoid tumours.

How we can help nationally - Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust

Henry Allen Trust

Support and advice, financial grants, wellness counsellor, care packs, respite, social events, treats and therapy dogs.

Henry Allen Trust

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.

Hummingbird Centre | Cancer Support and Therapy Centre in Bicester

Kids Cancer Charity

Supporting children and families; respite, therapy and care breaks.

Kids Cancer Charity - Where help and happiness come together

Lennox Children's Cancer Fund

Financial, practical, and emotional support; respite breaks, local community support group and 24 hour family support contact.

How we help families through childhood cancer - Lennox

Life After Cancer

Support groups for physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing; coaching programmes, return to work advice.

Life after Cancer | In-person and online post cancer support

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.

Look Good Feel Better

Lymphoma Action

Online support groups, 'buddy' service, health and wellbeing resources and self-management workshops for 18 to 35-year-olds.

Lymphoma Action | Support for you

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.

Macmillan Cancer Support | The UK's leading cancer care charity

Maggie's

Free expert care and support throughout the UK and online. Financial support, practical advice, peer support, courses and workshops.

Maggie's | Everyone's home of cancer care

Menopause Matters

Information about menopause and treatment options.

Menopause Matters Forum

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.

Mind Over Cancer - We're here when you are ready to talk

Move Against Cancer

Keep moving when living with or beyond cancer; online and community programmes, educational resources, workshops, exercise sessions and podcasts.

Move Against Cancer

OUTpatients

Online peer support for anyone who identifies as part of the queer spectrum, and online peer support meetings for partners and carers.

OUTpatients - LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity

PanCare

Plain language information on late effects and recommendation for long-term follow-up.

PLAIN language summaries - PanCare

Project Youth Cancer

Free counselling during and after treatment, resources and online Patient Hub.

Patient Hub - Project Youth Cancer

Rosie's Rainbow Fund

Music therapy and support for parents

Rosie's Rainbow Fund

Sarcoma UK

Support line, support groups, information, resources and emotional and practical online support.

Support for you | Sarcoma UK

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.

Cancer support charity for young people - Shine

Target Ovarian Cancer

Support line, events, local support and online community.

Target Ovarian Cancer | The ovarian cancer charity

Teenage Cancer Trust

Emotional and practical support; events for young people aged 13 to 24, online community and social network for young people.

About us | Teenage Cancer Trust

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.

Activities and Events | Teens Unite

Tom's Trust

Toolkit for parents with a child diagnosed with cancer who has a sibling.

Caring for Children with Brain Tumours - Tom's Trust

Trekstock

Exercise programme, specialist health support, yoga, coaching and community for 20- to 30-year-olds, online or in person.

Life Alongside Cancer | Trekstock

Working With Cancer

Coaching, career advice, webinar and online workshops.

Working with Cancer

Young Lives Vs Cancer

Financial, emotional and practical support, social worker, nformation and advice. Participation group for teens and young adults, live chat, Facebook groups.

Young Lives vs Cancer - we'll face it all, together

Youth Cancer Trust

Online support and free therapeutic wellbeing holidays; online groups for peers aged 14 to 30.

Youth Cancer Trust | Free wellbeing holidays and online support

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