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.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 »
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 »
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 »
What We Offer
Facing cancer, whether as patient, carer or member of the family, is almost always a life-changing experience. CancerCare aims to work with people as they come to terms with and manage these changes, in particular by providing relevant information and emotional, social and psychological support. read more »
Charity Shops
Our charity shops need donations. If you have items which you cannot take to one of our shops, we will gladly collect them from you. This is a free service and all you have to do is ring any of our shops or Slynedales. We will take your details and our driver will contact you to arrange a suitable time for collection. 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 »
A Video Introduction
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.
Rapport Magazine
Includes news and stories from people involved with cancer, plus articles on prevention, care and treatment. This magazine, published three times a year, is produced jointly with St John’s Hospice read more...
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