Who it's for
Family, friends and carers of an adult affected by cancer, whether or not the person they care about uses our services.
Support for loved ones
When someone you love has cancer, it happens to you too.
You might be holding a lot right now: fear, exhaustion, the urge to fix things, guilt that it isn’t you.
There’s support here for your loved one, and there’s support here for you.
Find a Welcome session
Good to know
How to start
Register free, then book. Our weekly Welcome session is a good first step.
Helping the person you care about
One of the most useful things you can do is help the person you care about find support. No referral is needed and registering takes minutes. If they’re not ready, that’s okay too. You can simply show them what’s here, ready for when the time feels right.
Support for you
Caring for someone with cancer is demanding, in mind, body, spirit and emotions, and your wellbeing matters as much as theirs. Many of our sessions are open to family, friends and carers, sometimes alongside the person you care about and sometimes just for you.
You’ll also find free guides, videos and practical tools in our self-help resources, including help with difficult conversations and looking after yourself while caring.
Support you can access for yourself
You can:
- join our regular online groups
- access Personal Planning
- attend a Relax and Restore Retreat
- access counselling, although people with cancer are usually prioritised
Support you may be able to join together
If the person you care about would find it helpful, you may be able to:
- join their nutrition or physical activity one-to-one
- attend a Cancer Support Day or one of our treatment programmes to help them take in the advice
The Living Well programme sessions are for people directly affected by cancer. While the person you care about takes part, you’re welcome to stay at the Centre, connect with other supporters, enjoy the house and gardens and eat with the group.
Scar care and individual counselling appointments are just for the person receiving the support.
If you both use our services, you will each need to register separately.
Common questions
Can I join sessions with the person I care about?
Often, yes. All of our regular online group sessions welcome family and friends. For other services, each listing in our session calendar explains who can attend.
Can I get support if the person I care about doesn't use your services?
Yes. You’re affected by cancer too, and you’re welcome here in your own right.
Does it cost anything?
As a charity, we rely on donations to make our services possible, so a voluntary contribution helps if you’re able to give. If you aren’t, please still come; our services are free for you and for the person you care about.
Where do I start?
Register with us or join our weekly Welcome session, and our team will help you work out the first step for the person you care about, for you, or for both of you.
We're here for you too
Start with our weekly Welcome session; we'll take it from there together.