About CancerCare
CancerCare is a local charity dedicated to the support of people with cancer, their families and their carers, and those bereaved by cancer. CancerCare's services are available to anyone in North Lancashire and South Lakeland, and have been developed in response to the expressed needs of those whose lives are affected by cancer.Donations
Donations from individuals, companies and grant-making organisations are the single most important source of income for CancerCare. Significant amounts of the money donated come from events and activities organised by people specifically to raise funds for us, and we are always happy to offer advice and help if we can. read more »
A Brief Introduction
CancerCare is a local organisation formed in 1983 by a small group of volunteers and practitioners from the caring professions. Since becoming a registered charity in 1985, it has grown to be the largest charitable organization of its kind in the UK providing local support to people facing cancer at all stages of the cancer journey. read more »
Information & Advice
In addition to the range of general and detailed information about our own services, CancerCare also has a very wide range of information on most cancer-related topics. We have a comprehensive library of important and helpful literature at each of our two centres. Some of these publications are particularly suited to patients and carers and some are more valuable for health professionals. read more »
Children and Young People
The Children and Young Persons service at CancerCare offers comprehensive support to all young people and families throughout the cancer journey. We welcome young people from the age of 3 who may have cancer themselves, be a relative of someone with cancer, or are bereaved by cancer. read more »
Therapies
You may be a cancer patient, a carer, a family member, or have lost someone through cancer. We offer a range of psychological, complementary and creative therapies, as well as social group activities. CancerCare provides support and information, free of charge, for people affected by cancer in North Lancashire and South Cumbria. read more »
Have you any unwanted bras?
Bag them up and bring them along to Slynedales. Give us your support in more ways than one!
CancerCare Needs Volunteers
CancerCare’s team of committed and dedicated volunteers are integral to the success of the organisation.
They are involved throughout CancerCare and offer their time as drivers, receptionists, gardeners, DIY specialists, charity shop workers, events organisers and activists, collectors and in various specialist areas, including our Board of Trustees. If you could spare some of your time and expertise to help CancerCare, please get in touch.
CancerCare was one of the first organisations ever to receive the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
