Cancer centres are a haven of support and advice for anyone affected by cancer. Wessex is fortunate to have a number of cancer centres across the region. You can read about each of them on this page, or watch the video for more information.
Most cancer centres are led by a mix of volunteers and trained professionals, and can provide:
- counselling
- complementary therapies
- help with filling in forms
- help understanding your diagnosis or treatment
You can visit as many of the Cancer Centres as you like and there is no limit to how many times you can visit.
If you would like to tell us about your visit to any of our Cancer Centres, please use the Contact Us form on this website
Wessex Cancer Support
Wessex Cancer Support provides free and local emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life after cancer, supporting someone with cancer, or bereaved.
Through its four cancer Support Centres in Chandler’s Ford, Bournemouth, Hythe and Newport, the charity offers a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities and support groups. It has recently launched an online support service for anyone who can’t access a physical support centre.
It runs services in the heart of the community, including popular Sing for Life choirs and transport on its Daisy Buses to help Isle of Wight patients get to their hospital appointments on the mainland.
Natalie, a client of Wessex Cancer Support’s Bournemouth cancer Support Centre, says:
“At Wessex Cancer Trust I’m simply Natalie and I feel heard. I’m not just a statistic of my type of cancer or a sticker on a blood form. The charity’s supported me at so many stages of my cancer journey. I want to shout from the rooftops that it’s ok to ask for support if you need it.”
Wessex Cancer Support’s ambition is a future where everyone affected by cancer receives the support that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer.
Email: careteam@wessexcancer.org.uk
Telephone: 023 80 672200
Patient and Family Support Hub, Southampton
Our patient and family support hub offers assistance to patients, their families and carers at University Hospital Southampton. Our volunteers can provide practical support to you during your visit to hospital and can also refer you to other community-based voluntary service providers who can help you depending on your individual needs.
The patient and family support hub is open from 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Our centre is located in the main hospital on B level, near the eye unit entrance.
Email: PFSH@uhs.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0800 484 0135
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre, Portsmouth
The Macmillan Cancer Centre in Portsmouth offers support and information to people affected by cancer: patients, relatives, friends, carers, health and social care professionals.
They have time to listen and discuss how cancer is affecting your life. They offer:
- face-to-face, virtual and telephone counselling,
- Macmillan Citizens Advice Service
- Talking Therapy (Counselling and Psychology)
- Emotional Support
- Demystifying Chemotherapy workshop
- Survivorship courses
- Group Therapy for Fear of Recurrence
- Hair Loss Clinic
- Hypnotherapy
- Carers Support Group
The Centre is open Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm for drop-in visits.
Email: macmillancentre@porthosp.nhs.uk
Telephone: 02392 283323
Jane Scarth House – Romsey Cancer Support Centre
Jane Scarth House is here for people whose lives are affected by cancer. They have a fully accessible cancer support centre situated in the heart of Romsey but covering a much wider area of Hampshire.
Open from 9.00am to 4.00pm, 5 days a week. Support is available for patients and family members/carers who are over 18.
Services include:
- Counselling
- Complementary therapies
- Emotional Freedom Technique (acupressure point tapping therapy)
- Oncology Scar Therapy
- Simple Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Meditation
- Man Chat support group
- Craft for Well-Being
- Colour for Confidence workshops
- Regular clinics for Finance/Welfare and Legal Advice
- Macmillan H.O.P.E courses
They also have a wide range of information available, which covers many aspects of cancer and its emotional effects.
Jane Scarth House is a local charity opened in 1995, founded in memory of Romsey resident and mother of two, Jane Scarth, whose family to this day remain closely involved with the work of the charity.
Email: info@janescarthhouse.co.uk
Telephone: 01794 830374
Maggie’s Cancer Support Centre, Southampton
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Maggie’s can help.
Cancer Support: Get free one-to-one help and information from our professional team or join groups and activities that are right for you.
A calming space: Come in for a cup of tea, meet people who understand what you’re going through or just take a moment to gather your thoughts.
“I have seen first-hand the significant impact Maggie’s makes to individuals experiencing a cancer diagnosis. Their beautifully designed centres have an instantly calming effect and the staff are on hand to offer a full range of support.” – Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport
Email: southampton@maggies.org
Telephone: 023 8212 4549