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Read the blog posts below from organizations listed on the site to find out more about them as well as cancer care related articles in the news. If you would like to write a piece for inclusion, please contact us at hello@cancercaremap.org
30 March 2020 — David Allen
The challenge of coronavirus: supporting people during lockdown | Guest BlogWe Hear You (WHY) is a small charity in Somerset that has been providing free professional counselling to people affected by cancer since founder Jill Miller installed a second phone line in her home in 1994. It’s fair to say that Jill’s act of kindness escalated: in 2019 the team of more than 30 counsellors […]
12 March 2020 — David Allen
Cancer concerns? Practical help is at handWhen you have cancer it can touch every part of your life – physically, emotionally, practically. Often it’s the practical issues that take you by surprise. It may be you need help at home. If you are unwell, you may not be able to manage household tasks like cleaning, cooking, caring for your children or walking the […]
27 February 2020 — David Allen
Shining a light on the nation’s cancer support servicesIt’s now been a year since the official launch of Cancer Care Map – the UK’s first independent map to help people find cancer care and support services using their postcode. Cancer Care Map launched officially after research found a significant lack of awareness across the UK of the thousands of support and advice services available following […]
