Local cancer centres and individual sites
Local centres
Wessex Cancer Trust
Wessex Cancer Trust provides free and local emotional support to anyone living with cancer. They offer online support, a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and much more in their four support centres in Hythe, Chandler’s Ford, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth. They also run services in the heart of the community, including their popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on their Daisy Buses to help patients get to their hospital appointments. Visit their website for more information, or call them on 023 8067 2200.
Men's Sheds
Men's Sheds Association provides community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.
Jane Scarth House
A Romsey cancer centre offering free emotional and practical support. Find out more on their website or call 01794 830374.
The Coates Centre
Set in the grounds of Oakhaven hospice, Lymington, the Coates Centre provides information and support to members of the community whose lives have been impacted by illness. Visit their website or call 01590 677198.
The Pink Place and The Blue Space, Basingstoke
The Pink Place is a registered charity providing free wellbeing services and support to adults affected by cancer. Visit their website or call 07899 970841.
Maggie’s Cancer Centre
At Maggie’s you can talk to and be supported by a range of professionals. Their 24 centres are staffed by cancer support specialists, benefits advisors, nutritionists, therapists and psychologists, all providing support in whichever way best suits you. The Southampton centre is open to anyone affected by cancer, based on Tremona Road next to the entrance to the blue car park. For more information, please contact us on 023 8212 4549 or email Southampton@maggies.org. You can also find out more here or visit the Maggie's Southampton website.
Online forums
Some people like to share experiences with other people who have cancer in online forums or just look to see what others are saying. Macmillan and Cancer Research UK have regularly monitored forums:
The Swallows Southampton Group
This group, run by The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Charity, is an online support group for patients and their family in the Southampton area, affected by a diagnosis of head and neck cancer.
They provide local information and support, including monthly meetings for patients and carers.