Health and Adult Social Care directory

You can find cancer information and support services by searching the NHS Choices database.

Information about how to reduce your risk of cancer, how to access free screening and raise your awareness.

A local support group for prostate cancer. Although based in the southern region, its services are available nationwide.

A national UK charity for men with prostate cancer and prostate problems.

Information about The Expert Patient Programme (EPP) is a six week self management programme for people with any long term health condition which aims to equip people with the tools and skills to better manage their health & wellbeing and improve quality of life. Find out the topics covered on the programme and how you can refer yourself.

A national charity offering support and specialist services for teenagers with cancer.

The Welfare Benefits Service at the Macmillan Horizon Centre provides free and confidential welfare benefits advice for people living with cancer, their families and carers.

Many people find a cancer diagnosis can bring money worries, with costs they hadn't considered. The service can help you work out what you may be entitled to and assist with applications for all welfare benefits.

A national organisation that helps patients and their families to cope with any difficulties arising as a result of treatment, giving support and encouraging them to achieve a good quality of life.

A local social group run for patients who have had a laryngectomy for treatment of cancer in the larynx (voice box), and their carers.