A Church Near You is the Church of England's tool for people to find the nearest church to them with the features that they require.

Providing support and information to sufferers of chronic pain.

AbilityNet provides free IT support to help older people and people with disabilities to use technology to achieve their goals.

AboutFace has provided support for almost 20 years to patients who have been diagnosed, or are living with, head and neck cancer. We also help patients’ families. We provide comfort, advice and practical help to those undergoing treatment and those living with the consequences of a challenging recovery.

Welcome to Access Dorset – an organisation run by and for disabled people, older people and carers. We’re building a community where everyone gets treated with dignity and respect, where we support one another, grow together and make a difference.

If you’re disabled or have a physical or mental health condition that makes it hard for you to do your job, you can: talk to your employer about changes they must make in your workplace, get extra help from Access to Work, including mental health support

ACLT is a 40+ times award winning charity committed to providing hope to patients living with blood cancer and illnesses where a matched donor (stem cell, blood or organ) is required to save a life.

We want bladder cancer to be recognised as a common cancer and to receive the acknowledgement, level of public awareness, improvements in treatments and medical research investment which it merits and which those with bladder cancer deserve.

Providing support and advice for people affected by chronic pain

Our vision is to help create a thriving performing arts and outdoor celebrations ecology in Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole.

We are one of 43 Active Partnerships across England. We work collaboratively to create the conditions for an active nation and use the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives.

Adoption UK is the leading charity providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents.

The Advice Dorset Partnership exists to ensure that the people using advice services in Dorset can access the right advice when they need it. We work together, providing the voice of the advice sector to influence decision-making and supporting organisations to deliver quality advice.

Here you are able to access information, news, upcoming events, learn more about the services we provide, and the people who provide them.

Age Concern North Dorset provides valuable services for older people in Sturminster Newton and the surrounding villages. The activities we offer help to reduce social isolation and improve quality of life.

Age UK is the country's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We provide companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most.

Age UK Bournemouth is an independent local charity. We exist to promote the health and well-being of people in later life by providing services; identifying gaps in provision; and by influencing policy and decision makers.

Age UK Dorchester is an independent local charity which exists to enable older people across rural Dorset to maintain physical and mental wellbeing in later life.

Community Hospital

Alzheimer’s Society is the only UK charity that campaigns for change, funds research to find a cure and supports people living with dementia today.

Find local support services for people with dementia and their carers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

We are here to break the isolation so often felt by those with these rare diseases, and we would be delighted to welcome you into our ‘family’. The aim of our website is to direct you as quickly as possible to our support services and to information you can trust on multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN).

Welcome to AMMF, the UK’s only cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) charity. Working throughout the UK, collaborating throughout the world.

Welcome to AMMF, the UK’s only cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) charity. Working throughout the UK, collaborating throughout the world.

As Ansbury Guidance, our organisation has the experience, skills and adaptability to deliver high quality guidance and support services within a constantly changing environment. Our professionally qualified staff provide high quality information, advice and guidance to all ages as well as bespoke programmes of support.

As Ansbury Guidance, our organisation has the experience, skills and adaptability to deliver high quality guidance and support services within a constantly changing environment. Our professionally qualified staff provide high quality information, advice and guidance to all ages as well as bespoke programmes of support.

Every day, we match incredible individuals willing to donate their blood stem cells or bone marrow to people with blood cancer and blood disorders who desperately need lifesaving transplants.

We work to relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services, including 1:1 therapy.

We can help people in the Armed Forces Community access health and social care services across Dorset (including Bournemouth and Poole).

The Army Welfare Service is the Army’s professional welfare provider; it delivers a comprehensive and confidential welfare service responsive to the needs of individuals and families and the Chain of Command in order to maximize the operational effectiveness of our service Personnel.

The AMRC brings together and supports health and medical charities to produce high-quality research. We do this by influencing policy and research, and highlighting the sector’s contribution to patient and public health

ASTRiiD's mission is to help people with long term, chronic illness find meaningful work. We believe that value of work is far more than the wages that are paid. Work provides normality, routine, challenges and rewards and help gives our members a positive mental attitude.

Our services are available to anyone who needs it - people with autism and associated difficulties, families and professionals. Anyone affected by autism can rely on us for support.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support aims to provide support for everyone living with and beyond cancer. We offer regular friendly meetings both in Axminster and Lyme Regis so support and information can be accessed locally.

BabyCentre is the world’s number 1 digital parenting resource, with information and support that reaches more than 100 million people monthly.

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK.

As a charity we deliver a number of different services, we raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer, actively promoting the benefits of early detection and encouraging males to visit their GP if they detect any of the signs or symptoms.

From the moment we welcomed our first stray dog in 1860 we have been placing our animals at the centre of everything we do. More than three million animals later, we're still working hard to achieve our vision that every dog and cat should live in a home where they are treated with love, care and respect.

We are a not for profit, registered Housing Association that have been supporting the local community including those experiencing homelessness for the past 50 years. 

Be Clear on Cancer campaigns are run by Public Health England in partnership with the Department of Health and NHS England.

The bereavement counselling service is based at Forest Holme and provides support and counselling for individuals, couples, children, young people and families before and after bereavement.

Bike 4 Cancer was set up by a group of keen cyclists who have all lost a family member or close friend to cancer. As a specialist cancer respite charity with a sporting focus, we provide relief from the difficulties of living with cancer.

A series of short guides to help providers and commissioners understand the use of patient insight better and to use it effectively in delivering local services.

Community hospital

We’re the UK’s leading blood cancer research charity. We fund research to improve treatment and care for people living with all types of blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. We provide everyone affected by blood cancer with information they can trust, in language they can understand.

Check your eligibility and apply for a Blue Badge. You can also use this service to reapply for your Blue Badge.

We find happy homes for abandoned or unwanted pets and we keep pets healthy by promoting welfare and providing treatment

We are the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer and are uniquely placed to make a difference through research, information, awareness and support.

Beyond Words provides books and training to support people who find pictures easier to understand than words.

If you or a loved one has cancer, having someone to turn to when you need help can make a real difference. That’s why many of our pharmacies now have Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists, who are specially trained to advise you on living with cancer and provide support to you, carers, family and friends.

The Boscombe & Springbourne Walk-In has been operational since 30th July 2011, offering tha facility for urgent, non-emergency medical needs to local residents and non-residents, including tourists, students and conference delegates.

Based in Bournemouth, our aim is to promote the health, fitness and well being of adult cancer survivors (male, female and all cancers) through the sport of dragon boating.

We are a charity who offer support to over 2,500 Voluntary and Community groups. These groups are crucially important because they provide a service to over half the population across Bournemouth and Poole.

Supporting blind and partially sighted people living in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area to lead active and independent lives.

Bournemouth Interpreters' Group CIC is a Social Enterprise serving the language needs of the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation and the surrounding region.

We give care and support to vulnerable adults and carers. Our social care teams can be reached through Care Direct. They give advice on getting care and the help we offer. You can also find information on My Life, My Care.

Adult social care: services aim to deliver high quality services to promote the health, wellbeing and independence of our residents most in need.

Care and support for adults in Christchurch.

We recognise the importance of what carers do and understand they may need support themselves. We try to make sure carers receive the help they need.

Being a carer can have a huge impact on your own life. We offer advice on how to look after yourself and get the support you need.

BCP Council is responsible for all local government services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

BCP Council is responsible for all local government services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

BCP Council is responsible for all local government services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Developing our local information delivery to you, we have set-up this blog where you can access information at any time.

Today Bowel & Cancer Research is a modern scientifically-rooted and socially-inclusive charity, funding innovative solutions.

We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.

Cancer and its treatment can change how you think and feel about your body. You may feel sad, angry or worried about any changes to your body.

After your cancer treatment you may find you can’t eat the same foods as you did before. This page has information about eating a balanced diet, eating when you have a stoma and how diet can help with problems like weight change, diarrhoea and constipation.

Welcome to the Bowel Cancer UK Community — a place for anyone affected by bowel cancer to talk about their experiences, share their knowledge and support each other.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. We are building a network of experts in sustainable research at dedicated Centres of Excellence whilst influencing the Government and larger cancer charities to invest more nationally.

Brain Tumour Support is uniquely dedicated to providing support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as support is needed.

Through social media Brain Tumour Support is able to reach out to people, literally, across the world. Every year we connect with and support thousands of people in this way. 

Brain Tumour Support is uniquely dedicated to providing support for anyone affected by any type of brain tumour, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as support is needed. We are here not just for the patients themselves, but also families, carers and loved ones who are dealing day to day with the impact of a brain tumour

We’re here to help you live life with a brain tumour. Our vision is for everyone with a brain tumour to feel less afraid, less alone and more in control.

At Breast Cancer Haven we see you as a person not a patient. A person who deserves to be in control of her life, her treatment, her cancer journey. We provide counselling and therapies that are designed around you - and designed to you help you find yourself again.

We support anyone affected by breast cancer for free. From our welcoming centre in Titchfield, Hampshire, our counsellors, therapists and health professionals offer you the support you need to help you with your own personal challenges of living with breast cancer.

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We know that breast cancer often brings with it body image and intimacy challenges. Breast cancer treatments mean physical changes, some of which can have a detrimental effect on self-confidence and intimate relationships.

Complementary therapies are used alongside conventional breast cancer treatments (treatments that have been approved for use in medical practice, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy).

Eating healthily is important for everyone, but when you’ve had breast cancer you may become even more aware of what you eat and drink. A balanced diet has been shown to have a range of health benefits.

Whatever your experience of breast cancer, the Forum is here for you to ask questions and get the support you need.

How breast cancer affects you sexually will be unique to you, but these pages may offer useful tips and information.

A diagnosis of secondary breast cancer can mean adjusting to difficult changes in your life. Our Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-ups have been designed to give you the chance to meet and share experiences with other people living with a secondary diagnosis and get the information and support you need.

A diagnosis of secondary breast cancer can mean adjusting to difficult changes in your life. Our Living with Secondary Breast Cancer meet-ups have been designed to give you the chance to meet and share experiences with other people living with a secondary diagnosis and get the information and support you need.

Many people will lose either some or all of their hair as a result of treatment for breast cancer. People who have chemotherapy will often experience hair loss. Some other treatments may cause hair loss or thinning.

Community hospital

The British Fertility Society has grown alongside the development of our speciality and now actively promotes the sharing of knowledge, further education and raising standards of practice.

We, the British Infertility Counselling Association are a registered charity and the only professional infertility counselling Association recognised by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the British Fertility Society in the UK.

The British Lymphology Society is a dynamic and innovative body providing a strong professional voice and support for those involved in the care and treatment of people with lymphoedema and related lymphatic disorders, including lipoedema.

The British Red Cross helps millions of people in the UK and around the world get the support they need if crisis strikes

Borrow or hire a wheelchair from the British Red Cross for a single trip or for short-term use.

The team at Browns are thrilled to introduce our very own range of synthetic and human hair wigs, designed and manufactured with an unconditional guarantee of quality for anyone experiencing hair loss as a result of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or alopecia.

Butterflies is small, friendly and welcoming cancer support group in Dorchester, Dorset. We're here to support local people who are living with any kind of cancer; and we welcome those who have cancer, and those who live with and support those with cancer.

Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust (formerly Butterfly North East) is the first registered charity in the UK dedicated solely to the support of patients with Thyroid Cancer.

We hold regular meetings where you can meet others with similar experiences and we can all learn from each other.  Our members have experienced a variety of cancer types, but the feelings you have and some of the treatments are common to all.

The Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise Scheme at the Osprey Leisure Centre is aimed at cancer patients and run by Dawn, a qualified Level 4 Cancer Rehab Exercise specialist.

Cancer52 represents nearly 100 predominantly small patient support group cancer charities united by their vision of seeing a better future for everyone affected by the rare and less common cancers, which account for more than half of all cancer deaths in the UK.

Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that aims to help people find cancer-related services in their local area.

We offer free, expert advice and support on all aspects of hair loss, hair loss prevention (scalp cooling) and hair care, before, during and after cancer treatments. We can also offer support to people with non-cancer treatment related hair loss.

Our aim is to promote and assist the relief of all people in the UK who have had a laryngectomy.

We exist to offer information and support to CUP patients, their families and friends; whilst raising awareness of this problem to stimulate action that will improve treatment.

Since 1973 the Cancer Prevention Research Trust has been supporting pioneering research into the prevention of cancer and aims to educate the general public and help reduce their risks of developing cancer.

Cancer Relief UK was set up to assist cancer sufferers in the UK who experience financial hardship during their illness.

We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public.

Pain is usually a sign that something is wrong. It is a sign that you have an illness or an injury. When there is damage to any part of your body, your nervous system sends a message along nerves to your brain. When your brain receives these messages, you feel pain. This includes pain caused by cancer.

Many benefits are available, including help for people in hospital, on a low income, disabled, over pension age, or parents and carers. Here's a guide to what's available, depending on your circumstances.

There are leaflets, books and DVDs on cancer for people with available for people with learning disabilities. They cover issues from going to the doctors, checking for cancers to dealing with bereavement.

Chat to others in your cancer community.

Cancer pain has different causes and there are different types. You can have pain control and get support to help you manage any pain you might have.

Find out about complementary and alternative therapies (CAMs) in cancer care, including what these therapies are, how they are used, current research, and information about individual therapies. Read about the risks of using alternative therapies.

Having cancer can be very hard to cope with. When you are trying to cope with an illness there is no right or wrong way to feel. Everyone is different and you will deal with things in your own way. There is information here about some of the emotions you may have, who you can talk to and how you can help yourself. 

Find out about managing cancer symptoms and possible side effects from cancer treatment. There is information about pain, sickness, diet problems and much more.

Get information on coping with practical matters such as money and travel, as well as how you can help yourself and where to get support.

Coping with cancer can be difficult. There is help and support available. Find out about the emotional, physical and practical effects of cancer and how to manage them. 

Counselling can help you to come to terms with your cancer. Read about what counselling is, different types of counselling, and how it might work for you.

During the last few months or weeks of life, people with cancer might have symptoms, strong emotions and other challenges to cope with. There is help and support for people who are dying with cancer, as well as for their carers, friends and relatives. 

Cancer affects family and friends too. Get tips on how to support someone with cancer and how to take care of yourself. 

Chemotherapy might affect your ability to have children (fertility). You might want to look into fertility treatments or get support to help you cope.

Having cancer might mean you earn less because you have to work fewer hours or not work at all. You might also have extra expenses, such as heating costs. Benefits and grants are available to help you and a number of organisations offer financial advice.

Our Free Will Service allows anyone 18+ to easily write or update a simple Will for free.

You and your family might find these books and booklets useful. There are general books on cancer, and books on treatment and coping.

There are several ways you can get a wheelchair for someone who needs one. You can borrow one free from the NHS, hire one or buy your own wheelchair.

It’s important to know your body and to tell your doctor if you notice a change which isn’t normal for you.

Some chemotherapy drugs can affect a man’s fertility. Talk to your doctor about your risk of infertility. They can tell you more about the possibility of storing sperm.

Cancer might affect your personal finances, such as your mortgage, pension, credit cards and insurance. Make sure you have the information you need.

See where you can find international cancer organisations and online cancer information in other languages.

Read about palliative treatment and how it can be used to relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life. 

Cancer screening involves testing apparently healthy people for signs of the disease. It can save lives by finding cancers at an early stage, or even preventing them. Screening is not the same as the tests a person may have when doctors are diagnosing or treating cancer.

Cancer and its treatments can affect sex and sexuality. Get information and support for men, women, partners and single people.

Cancer drugs have side effects and these can vary from person to person. Read about the different side effects and how best to cope.

Find out about the help and support available for you and your family when you have cancer. You might need some care and support at home due to cancer or its treatment. A lot of practical and emotional support is available to you. 

Getting support when you have cancer pain can be very helpful. It’s normal to feel upset, frightened or even depressed, but there are people who can help.

There are many different types of tests or scans you might have to find out if you have cancer. The type you need depends on the symptoms you have and the part of the body affected. You might also have these to monitor your cancer during and after treatment. 

Travel insurance is very important for people who have or have had cancer. It’s important to know how to get travel insurance and what’s involved.

There are many different ways of treating cancer pain. And there are different people who can treat it. Doctors and nurses will assess your pain to make sure you get the right treatment. You might have some worries about pain treatment, but knowing more about it can be reassuring. 

Your treatment depends on where your cancer is, how big it is, whether it has spread, and your general health. There are different types of treatment you might have. Understanding your treatment and the side effects can help you to cope.

You can do practical things to help yourself cope with cancer. Understanding your illness and treatment can help. Many people join a support group.

You might need emotional, spiritual, practical or financial support when you have cancer. These people, organisations and benefits can help.

Chemotherapy can affect a woman’s fertility. There are fertility treatments that might be able to help. If you're pregnant at diagnosis, talk to your doctor.

Cancer Support UK provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, both during and after the treatment period.

We're the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and we encourage care services to improve.

The card can be used by Carers who are signed up with the Carers Information Services in Dorset to obtain discounts for goods and services.  Carers can find a Directory of businesses who are offering discounts here https://www.mycarerscard.co.uk/directory/

The card can be used by Carers who are signed up with the Carers Information Services in Dorset to obtain discounts for goods and services.  Carers can find a Directory of businesses who are offering discounts here https://www.mycarerscard.co.uk/directory/

We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.

Are you a Carer? Find services near you.

Offering expert advice, information and supprt for carers

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. We help around 200,000 cats and kittens every year thanks in no small part to our network of over 250 volunteer-run branches and over 30 Centres.

We offer customers a professional, friendly and premium wig fitting service in Dorset for hair loss solutions and provide you with a high level consultancy through our fully qualified hair stylists who will work with you to achieve beautiful looking hair.

Chai Cancer Care provides comprehensive, professional and expert services to any member of the Jewish community affected by cancer - patients, their families and friends.

Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families.

Changing Faces is the UK charity for people with a visible difference: a mark, scar or condition that makes them look different.

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. We have teams in Dorset called community teams (also known as Core-CAMHS) and an inpatient team at Pebble Lodge in Bournemouth.

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK

Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.

The Child Death Helpline aims to provide a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. Callers to the helpline might be parents, grandparents, siblings, other family members, friends or involved professionals.

Child Poverty Action Group works on behalf of the more than one in four children in the UK growing up in poverty. It doesn’t have to be like this. We work to understand what causes poverty, the impact it has on children’s lives, and how it can be prevented and solved – for good.

Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, we’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

Our mission is to improve survival rates and the quality of survival in young cancer patients, and to find ways to prevent cancer in the future. We fund groundbreaking research to help children with cancer. We raise awareness to inspire other to help. Andwe support families with our welfare projects.

Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading children’s cancer charity and the UK and Ireland’s professional association for those involved in the treatment and care of children with cancer.

The aim of Chordoma UK is to raise awareness of chordoma within patient and clinician communities and to ensure the future of high-impact research initiatives in particular those led by Professor Adrienne Flanagan, Head of The Research Department of Pathology at the UCL Cancer Institute, part of University College London, one of the world’s leading universities.

The Christchurch Community Partnership (CCP) is an established local independent charity which seeks to partner with other voluntary and statutory organisations to both identify gaps in provision, and to deliver much needed services to the community. 

Christian Cancer Care is a group of people who have at some time in their lives had an experience of cancer.  Group leaders have either been successfully treated for cancer or have cared for someone close to them with the disease.

We are on a mission to release thousands of families from grinding poverty through award winning debt counselling and community groups.

Welcome to Chrysalis, the charity supporting transgender and questioning people, their families and close friends

Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole is an independent charity that provides information, education and advice services to help people resolve problems.

We are an independent charity offering advice and information on any subject, including welfare benefits, employment, consumer problems, housing issues, relationship problems, debt and legal matters.

We provide free, confidential and independent information about almost anything.

We are an independent charity offering advice and information on any subject, including welfare benefits, employment, consumer problems, housing issues, relationship problems, debt and legal matters.

Purbeck Citizens Advice is a local charity offering free, confidential, impartial information and advice to people who live and/or work in Purbeck.

We are an independent charity offering advice and information on any subject, including welfare benefits, employment, consumer problems, housing issues, relationship problems, debt and legal matters.

Weymouth and Portland Citizens Advice offers free, impartial, confidential and independent advice to residents of Weymouth and Portland and the surrounding areas.

We're digital inclusion experts. We help organisations ensure the switch to online doesn't exclude people. We’re passionate about digital inclusion. Our approach is based on detailed evidence and strong, local partnerships.

CLIC Sargent fights tirelessly to stop cancer destroying young lives. We know everyone is different, so we work hard to help when each child and young person needs it most.

Treatment for cancer can be invasive. Hearing medical professionals talk about your body using clinical language and ‘treating’ it for this illness can have a big impact on how you feel about yourself.

We are a patient led UK charity, our mission is to support and empower Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) patients, their families and their carers through education and access to reliable, relevant and current information.

Welcome to CML Support - one of the largest online patient support communities for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. Run by patients for patients, their families and supporters. 

Welcome to CML Support - one of the largest online patient support communities for Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. Run by patients for patients, their families and supporters. 

We provide nursing care and treatment for people with complex, long-term conditions in their own homes.

The Community Transport Directory gives details of voluntary car schemes, Dial-a-Rides and other community transport options across Dorset.

We will provide, on application, a companion pass to severely disabled residents of Poole who are only able to access local bus services with the assistance of a travelling companion.

We can help you prepare for the end of life. How to talk about it, plan for it, and record your wishes.

There is no right or wrong way to feel when you hear bad news about your condition. You might feel numb at first, and unable to take in the news, or calm and matter-of-fact about dying.

Welcome to the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT),  the UK’s leading organisation for therapists specialising in sexual and relationship issues.

We launched Counselling Directory in 2005 and continue to work closely with counsellors, psychotherapists and our visitors, to ensure we provide you with the very best service. We have over 10,000 qualified counsellors listed with us, so we are sure the right person is waiting to hear from you.

The counselling service is based at Forest Holme and provides support and counselling to patients living with a diagnosis of cancer and their partners, children and families.

Our farm and countryside environments help to meet the challenges being faced by men who find themselves isolated because of deteriorating physical or mental health or changing social conditions

We work directly with thousands of homeless people every year. We provide vital help so that people can rebuild their lives and are supported out of homelessness for good.

The Carers Information Service supports family/unpaid carers looking after someone who would not be able to manage without their support.

Cruse Bereavement Care was founded in 1959 and is a national charity providing free advice, information and support to adults, young people and children who are struggling to cope with grief arising from bereavement, when or however the death occurred

Cruse Bereavement Care was founded in 1959 and is a national charity providing free advice, information and support to adults, young people and children who are struggling to cope with grief arising from bereavement, when or however the death occurred

Cruse Bereavement Care was founded in 1959 and is a national charity providing free advice, information and support to adults, young people and children who are struggling to cope with grief arising from bereavement, when or however the death occurred

Cruse offers a sensitive, professional and confidential service through trained Bereavement Volunteers. We provide FREE bereavement support to individuals, access to ongoing bereavement groups and telephone support.

Established in 1996, Daisy’s Dream is a professional support service which responds to the needs of children and families affected by life threatening illness or bereavement. We work across Berkshire and the surrounding areas.

Damory have been successfully running buses and coaches across the south coast for many years with a deep history in the area.

Debbie Fund is the only organisation devoted solely to the discovery of new treatments for cervical cancer. Debbie Fund has established, at the UCL Cancer Institute, the world's first dedicated  research programme into treatments for cervical cancer.

DIAL A RIDE (DAR), is a voluntary, not for profit, transport service operating in the East Dorset District Council area, Merley and Broadstone.

People lacking essential digital skills can visit one of our 75 Digital Champions to learn how to access online information and applications. Ring 01305 221048 to book a session or visit our website for more information.

To provide learning and support for Digital Champions and their organisations, to help them help others to benefit from digital participation

Dimbleby Cancer Care provides practical and psychological support for people living with cancer, their families and carers. The charity was set up in 1966 in memory of renowned broadcaster Richard Dimbleby and is based at Guy’s Cancer Centre, London. Its mission is to help make life better for people facing cancer in the UK today.

We are disabled people leading change, working for equal participation for all. We want a society where everyone can participate equally.

DLF is a national charity providing impartial advice, information and training on independent living since 1969.

Diverse Abilities is Dorset’s disability charity supporting children and adults with profound physical and learning disabilities across the county since 1955.

We are dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. Our mission is to provide a matching donor for every blood cancer patient in need of a blood stem cell donation. To make this happen we raise awareness, recruit and retain potential blood stem cell donors to provide a second chance of life, raise funds to match donor registration costs, and improve blood cancer therapies by our own research.

Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

We are a supportive network of more than 2,000 mainly UK based families with children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, those considering or undergoing donor conception procedures; and donor conceived people.

To support adults with Asperger’s syndrome and High Functioning Autism (HFA) plus carers, families, friends and supporters in the Dorset area.

To support adults with Asperger’s syndrome and High Functioning Autism (HFA) plus carers, families, friends and supporters in the Dorset area.

Dorset Advocacy’s independent advocates help to ensure that rights are upheld and that peoples’ views, wishes and needs are heard, respected and acted upon.

We can offer personalised practical and emotional support for anyone with sight or hearing loss in Dorset who needs it, for as long as it’s needed. You can find our services right across the county and if you can’t come to us we can come to you.

DCCF is a local charity for local people who are experiencing financial hardship because of cancer.

Because we recognise that a cancer diagnosis can leave patients feeling isolated, anxious and alone, even when amongst family and friends., we thought that some of you might like to meet and chat to other patients and people who just ‘get it’ over a cup of coffee and slice of cake.

Our key mission is to support people in Dorset to lead healthier lives, for longer. This mission sets out our ultimate purpose. It defines what we must aim to achieve every day, through every decision and every interaction we have as an organisation.

Dorset Community Action (DCA) provides a professional business support service to assist local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises to become stronger organisations, and to deliver better services to our communities.

The Foundation works with individuals, families, companies and other organisations to help them achieve their charitable goals by making giving easy, flexible and effective.

Dorset Computers 4 Carers has been set up by a group of volunteers in Dorset, following the model of Carers Chill4Us based in Norfolk, which helps carers nationwide by providing laptop computers.

The new Dorset Council replaces the existing district and borough councils (East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset, Weymouth and Portland) and Dorset County Council, all of which no longer exist. Dorset Council delivers your local services, working in partnership with parish and town councils.

Information on community transport in Dorset.

Being a carer can have a huge impact on your own life. We offer advice on how to look after yourself and get the support that you need.

Find local information for addresses within the Dorset Council area, including next bin collection dates, schools, libraries and councillors.

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Assisting teams and individuals with access to skills and knowledge, to support evidence based practice.

Find your local library in Dorset in Dorset (excluding Bournemouth and Poole)

We provide community-based assessment and support for people across Dorset affected by cancer. Our team of specialist nurses helps cancer patients who are experiencing high levels of anxiety or stress, or side effects arising from their treatment.

List of services that Dorset Healthcare provide for carers and further information on carer support.

Directory of all services provided by Dorset HealthCare. Dorset HealthCare provides all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care

Welcome to Dorset Humanists. We are a local charity which exists to meet the diverse needs of people who identify as having 'no religion'. According to surveys, that's more than 50% of the UK population.

The Dorset Mental Health Forum is a local peer led charity. We exist to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illness by promoting wellbeing and recovery.

Dorset Mind aims to help people to cope with their mental health problems and to rebuild their lives. Mental health problems can affect anyone: around one in four people will suffer from some form of mental health problem during their lifetime.

Dorsetmums aims to list all the great places to go, toddler and pre school classes, half term and seasonal events,  useful contacts, family campsites, pubs with play areas and much more!

The Group welcomes anyone affected by myeloma including patients, family and friends and its meetings are a mixture of socialising over refreshments and talks from guest speakers who are invited to share their knowledge about various topics relating to myeloma and other subjects of interest.

We are a friendly group of instructors who love to share their passion for Nordic Walking and helping people to achieve their goals.

Patient transport services (PTS) supports those people registered with a GP practice in Dorset who need assistance when attending a pre-booked appointment with a clinic or hospital.

Our vision is one of strong, safe and sustainable communities in Dorset in which diversity is valued and people of all races / ethnicities have equal opportunities and live free from discrimination.

STARS is a pan-Dorset charity that offers one to one support, free of charge, for anyone of any age or gender, who lives works or studies in Dorset and has experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. We provide several different types of support including an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service, Counselling, a Children and Young People's Service and a Helpline.

We want to transform our hospitals, community services and primary care to enable us to meet the needs of local people and deliver better outcomes for patients.

The Dorset Working Women's Project has been running since 1998 and is an HIV prevention and sexual health project working with women who sell sex, particularly those who also misuse drugs and/or alcohol.

Dorset Youth Association - Improving the quality of life for children and young people in Dorset.

Drinkaware is an independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. We're here to help people make better choices about drinking.

Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust was founded to help save lives and promote well-being by raising awareness of cancer and specifically Bowel Cancer in young people, aged 18 to 30 in Dorset and UK and to support Bowel Cancer patients and their families through the provision of specialist medical equipment and financial aid. 

Dying Matters is a coalition of individual and organisational members, which aims to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life.

East Boro specialises in housing and support services for the elderly, adults with learning disabilities and other vulnerable client groups in social housing need.

Easyhealth was made so that people know where to find ‘accessible’ health information . ‘Accessible’ information is information that uses easy words with pictures.

The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet.

ECT Charity provides safe, accessible and affordable community transport to people unable to use mainstream transport due to mobility or other difficulties, or because ordinary public transport is unavailable in their area.

The EHE sister charities have grown out of the energy, enthusiasm and dedication of EHE (Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma) patients, their families and friends.

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity that rebuilds confidence after cancer, using sailing to support, empower and inspire young people between the ages of 8-24 in embracing their future with optimism.

Ellie’s Friends is a service run by Maggie's centres. We are dedicated to improving the lives people with cancer, all around the UK. We provide frequent gifts from caring businesses and individuals, to offset some of the financial and psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis.

This guide is for people who are approaching the end of their life. Some parts of it may also be useful for people who are caring for someone who is dying, or people who want to plan in advance for their own end of life care.

Doulas are the bookends of life - Just as a Birth Doula is there at the beginning, an End of Life Doula is there for the end.  Meaning that the last months or weeks or days are compassionate, calm, natural and as normal as can be

The Helpline advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights. They can also accept referrals from organisations which, due to capacity or funding issues, are unable to provide face to face advice to local users of their services.

EDAS provides support to adults and young people affected by alcohol, illicit substances and over the counter or prescribed medication misuse across Dorset.

The Eve Appeal is the only UK national charity raising awareness and funding research into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.

We have an Ask Eve community forum, allowing people to discuss concerns and offer advice on gynaecological issues, whether they’ve recently been diagnosed, or perhaps they’re worried about a friend or family member.

E-zec Medical Transport service is a family run company focussed on delivering high quality, safe, effective ambulance transportation for patients to and from a healthcare setting.

Fertility Network UK provides free and impartial support, advice, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues.

We aim to end racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Roma and Travellers, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, culture or background, whether settled or mobile, and to protect the right to pursue a nomadic way of life.

We want everyone affected by bladder cancer – patients, carers, family and friends – to have a place to come to for support, information and advice.

Here, you will find all the information you need, including timetables, maps, tickets and the brand new Journey Planner to make your travel with us as pleasant and easy as possible.

Fit for Work is a line of support for GPs, employers and employees to help those who are in work with health conditions or off sick.

At FORCE Cancer Charity we believe that anyone diagnosed with cancer deserves the best possible treatment and professional support, face to face and close to home.

Forest Holme Hospice is part of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the town centre across the road from Poole Park, the Hospice is a short distance from the main hospital and offers a peaceful setting for the care of both patients and their families/carers.

Fortuneswell Cancer Trust is a registered charity that seeks to improve the services to cancer patients in Dorset, mainly through Dorset County Hospital. 

FORWARD (Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development) is the leading African women-led organisation working to end violence against women and girls.

The Future Fertility Trust was set up by a team of doctors, researchers and tissue bank specialists from the University of Oxford and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is dedicated to helping young people at risk of infertility gain access to expert care and advice.

GIST Support UK is a charitable trust formed in April 2009. We are here to support GIST cancer patients, fund research into GIST,  improve treatments and find a cure for this rare cancer.

Our aims are to help support women with gynaecological cancers, raise awareness of these diseases and campaign for earlier diagnostics and improved treatments.

Going for Bust is a Breast Cancer Charity, dedicated to raising funds through its Charity Shops, for local Hospitals and Support groups, in the fight to combat Breast Cancer in the East Dorset and West Hampshire areas.

All information on benefits and entitlements on gov uk website.

List of GP surgeries under Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group.

We support bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close. Our services are free, funded through the generosity of our supporters.

This charity was set up to change something – to increase the levels of research into diseases of the gut, liver and pancreas so no one suffers in silence or alone

A support network for men and women who have been affected by cancer. The group meets on a monthly basis for afternoon teas, meals, walks, 'mums & children' events and yoga. We aim to pull together in a safe, happy and friendly environment.

HASAG is a charity dedicated to helping people suffering from asbestos-related diseases and their families

HeadWrappers is a hair loss advisory service, focusing on alternatives to wigs and practical tips. Our aim is to help people look good and feel more confident about themselves as they undergo cancer treatments which may cause hair loss.

Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services.

Headway Basingstoke is a local independent registered charity supporting people living with brain injury and their carers and families in the North Hampshire area.

Headway Isle of Wight is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services.

Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire provides personalised advice, information and practical support to assist rehabilitation, and maximise recovery and independence.

Headway Salisbury and South Wiltshire’s mission is to ensure that when a person’s life is turned upside down by brain injury, they get the help, support and guidance they need and deserve.

Headway Somerset is an independent charity, affiliated to Headway UK. We provide social and cognitive rehabilitation for adults with brain injury and support and respite for their families through our three Brain Injury Rehabilitation Centres based in Bridgwater, Henton and Yeovil.

Headway Southampton is a local charity, based in Totton, that offers support, advice and rehabilitation services to adults with an acquired brain injury.

The HealthBus GP Service was launched in December 2016 by Dr Maggie Kirk of Providence Surgery. It offers easily accessible healthcare for people sleeping rough in Bournemouth. This pioneering service has been described as invaluable and life-saving. It enables timely and relatively low cost interventions and preventative healthcare at the point of need.

Information about body image during and after cancer

healthtalk.org provides free, reliable information about health issues, by sharing people's real-life experiences. You can watch people sharing their stories about cancer, autism, motor-neurone disease, pregnancy, drugs, depression and much more.

Information about masculinity and self-image after testicular cancer.

Healthwatch Dorset is the county’s independent health and care champion.  It exists to ensure that people are at the heart of care.

Heartburn affects 1 in 10 of us and is dismissed as being a harmless problem. It is estimated that in the region of 500,000 people in the UK have the pre-cancerous condition, Barrett’s Oesophagus, and most are totally unaware of it. As a recognised and trusted authority in the field of Cancer of the Oesophagus, we know that with your help we can make significant inroads in the Prevention, Detection and Treatment of this disease

Help & Care has been working across South-Central England for over 30 years, promoting dignity and independence for all people, particularly people living with a long-term health condition, carers and those who are isolated and/or housebound. 

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Care. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.

Hope in the Community is a registered charity established to provide an umbrella of support for faith and voluntary sector groups who are seeking to regenerate the communities within which they serve.

Hope in the Community is a registered charity established to provide an umbrella of support for faith and voluntary sector groups who are seeking to regenerate the communities within which they serve.

Our award-winning, youth-led support is available to anybody aged 11-25 when a close family member is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness – such as cancer. If that’s you, we’d love to chat. Come and join us online.

Hospice UK is the national charity for hospice and palliative care. We work to ensure all adults and children living with a terminal or life-shortening illness receive the care and support they need, when they need it.

A charity run site providing free advice on elderly care, including specialist directories & information on nursing homes and residential care homes, as well as sheltered housing, extra care housing and retirement villages, across the UK.

We provide free, clear and impartial information to all affected by fertility treatment. We are the UK Government's independent regulator overseeing fertility treatment and research.

At Humanists UK, we want a tolerant world where rational thinking and kindness prevail. We work to support lasting change for a better society, championing ideas for the one life we have.

Whatever happens as we get older, we all want to remain independent and live life on our own terms. That’s why, as well as offering regular friendly contact and a strong campaigning voice, Independent Age can provide you and your family with clear, free and impartial advice on the issues that matter: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.

We involve patients in clinical research (including clinical trials, working with clinical/academic units, tissue banks etc) putting the patient perspective and helping to improve clinical research. This, we believe, leads to better recruitment to clinical trials and faster improvements in treatments and outcomes for all cancer patients

Our group meets on the first Thursday of the month 1.30-3.30pm. We usually have a guest speaker each month and time is given for members to chat and support each other over a cup of tea. Cancer type(s): Lung cancer, Lung cancer secondary and Mesothelioma

Intercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ charity working across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West.

The International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) is a unique global network for brain tumour patient and carer groups around the world. We work alongside, and represent, members of our community - including researchers, scientists, clinicians, nurses and allied healthcare professionals - to engage in advocacy, to raise awareness and to share information

ICN helps individuals and families who have left everything behind to find a safe place to live. ICN enables refugees and asylum seekers to integrate and settle in the UK by providing them with the skills, support and advice they need when they are confused and vulnerable.

This website has been created to enable people to find and book a British sign language interpreter directly, quickly and easily.  We are based across Dorset; covering Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport and surrounding counties.

Island Community Action offers a range of befriending services for people living in Portland, including companionship, help with local errands, support with pet care, personal correspondence, help with small DIY tasks or perhaps just a friendly phone call or chat over a cup of tea.

We provide hands-on support for men with testicular cancer in the South-West, as well as raising awareness of the disease across the region and beyond. It's in the Bag is run by a group of testicular survivors with support from specialist NHS staff.

italk is a free service for patients with depression, anxiety or stress. We are an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, which is delivered in partnership between Solent Mind and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Jane Scarth House is a local charity that provides emotional and practical support to anyone whose life is affected by cancer. This can be the person living with cancer, or a family member, close friend, carer or partner.

The Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service (JBCS) is a service dedicated to bereavement counselling. JBCS is committed to ensuring that professional, skilled and confidential bereavement counselling is available to everyone in the Jewish Community.

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the UK’s leading cervical cancer charity. We are here for everyone who needs us, for as long as they need us but we won’t stop until the day that cervical cancer is no more. Cervical cancer can be devastating but we’re here to reduce the impact. We provide trustworthy information, campaign for change and provide support at every step. 

This section will look at key changes that may have a negative effect on you sexually. These pages aim to give you information on why your sex life may have changed and some tips on how you might improve things.

Our forum is a place for anyone with questions about, or personal experience of, any aspect of cervical cancer or cell changes (abnormalities). This includes partners, family members and friends.

Weldmar Hospicecare is a charity that provides end of life care for people living in Dorset who need our specialist support. Our compassionate approach supports patients and their families, medically and in other ways, in the community, in our hospice and at home.

Julia’s House is a Children's Hospice in Dorset and Wiltshire. We are an award-winning children’s hospice charity dedicated to bringing comfort and care to families across the two counties.

Monthly social ‘get together’ for people who have been bereaved or who’s loved one is in hospital or residential care.

We are the UK’s largest and most active patient-led kidney cancer charity. Whether you are a patient, survivor or someone you know has been diagnosed with kidney cancer, you have come to the right place to find support and information, and to be part of a caring and knowledgeable community of people: We are here to help you.

Welcome to Kidney Cancer UK. Here you will find information to help you if you are newly diagnosed, undergoing or following treatment on a wide range of subject relating to including Symptoms, treatments, living with kidney cancer and information videos.

There is no specific diet that is suitable for all kidney cancer patients. Each person has specific needs depending on where they are in the kidney cancer treatment pathway and the stage of their disease.

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity dedicated to research into kidney disease in the UK.

The Dialysis Decision Aid Booklet provides information and support to help you make decisions on what dialysis treatment is best for you and your life. 

XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.

Kushti bok are dedicated to spreading awareness about race equality and the gypsy and traveller community

As a charity, we pride ourselves in the support that we provide to individuals and families that are affected by blood borne cancers; we support each and every person/family individually.

Good Things Foundation is a social change charity that supports socially excluded people to improve their lives through digital

A specialist joint service with a range of health and social care professionals who support people with learning disabilities. These professionals are employed by both Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust and local councils.

Since the charity started in 1992, our main aim has been to make a positive difference to the lives of children diagnosed with cancer. This is done by offering practical, financial and emotional support to the whole family through our range of projects.

We understand that a short break away is often key for the survival of family relationships during the roller-coaster ride of childhood cancer. For this reason we feel it is important to give families the quality time together that they need, away from hospitals, doctors and treatment, but not too far from a UK hospital.

The Leonardo Trust is an independent charity set up in 2001 to help people in Dorset who are voluntary carers for sick or disabled relatives or friends.

The Leukaemia & Myeloma Research UK charity was established to tackle cancer of the blood. Our vision is to be the leading UK blood cancer charity specialising in stem cell therapy.

Leukaemia Care is a national blood cancer support charity. We are dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support.

Lewis-Manning Hospice is a charity helpipng people with life limiting illnesses and their families across East Dorset.

We are a voluntary-sector community organisation and registered charity run by and for Dorset Bournemouth & Poole Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans communities members, and for friends and allies of our LGB&T community in Dorset and Nationally & Internationally.

Providing real hair wigs to children and young people with hair loss, and funding vital research into childhood cancer.

LiveWell Dorset supports you on your journey to a happier, healthier you through FREE advice and coaching. Want to become more active, lose weight, quit smoking or drink less alcohol? Talk to us.

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is the only international cancer support charity that helps boost the physical and emotional wellbeing of people undergoing cancer treatment. Our free confidence boosting Workshops are held across the UK for women, men and young adults undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. 

A relaxed, warm, friendly group of people experiencing life with lung cancer.

LymeForward is a coming together of local people, organisations and service providers to improve local services.

We are the UK's only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the 5th most common cancer. We’ve been providing in-depth, expert information for over 30 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma.

Our online community forum is a safe space where you can share your emotions and experiences, ask questions and connect with others.

Connect with others affected by lymphoma. Join us at our next Lymphoma Action support group meeting.

Lymphoma TrialsLink is our clinical trials information service. Find out more about clinical trials and what they involve - and when you are ready, search for a clinical trial that might be suitable for you.

Many people with lymphoma find it useful to talk to someone who’s been through a similar experience. Our buddy service can connect you with people who have a personal experience of lymphoma. 

We have worked with nurses and people affected by lymphoma to develop our Live your Life programme to help you take control, find your ‘new normal’ and improve your wellbeing and quality of life. 

Every 2 month meet up, providing support to patients and their families with Lymphoma.

This advice service provides welfare benefits advice and income maximisation. The service is delivered through home visits in the Poole and Bournemouth area. This is a self referral service made by phone, letter or email.

At Macmillan, we understand the many ways in which a cancer diagnosis can affect your life. Whatever cancer throws your way, we're right there with you.

Cancer that has come back or spread is sometimes called advanced cancer. Find ways to cope with symptoms, side effects and the emotional impact of advanced cancer.

Our experts are here to help answer your questions.

We can help you find practical and emotional support at the end of life and through bereavement.

Financial issues can cause worry when someone becomes ill. You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.

Some cancer treatments may affect your bones. Find tips to help you maintain healthy bones and improve your bone strength.

Cancer can cause breathlessness. We have tips on relaxation and other techniques to help.

Watch videos about emotional and practical aspects of living with cancer including living with cancer and another disability.

Treatments for cancer can affect fertility in different ways. Before you start treatment, talk to your doctor or nurse about your fertility. They may talk to you about storing sperm.

Treatments for cancer can affect fertility in different ways. Before you start treatment, talk to your doctor or nurse about your fertility. They may talk to you about freezing eggs, embryos or ovarian tissue.

Cancer treatment may affect your heart health. Find out how your team plan treatment and monitor heart health before, during and after treatment.

Cancer Voices are people from across the UK who have all been affected by cancer in some way. They share their experiences to help shape cancer services and improve cancer care.

Cancer and treatments can cause changes to your body. These can affect how you think and feel about your body

Cancer and its treatment often disrupt family life and normal routines. As a result, your childcare needs may change and you may need more support to look after your children.

Some people find it helpful to try different therapies to help them feel better while they are having treatment.

Advice to help you cope with the emotional, relationship or health issues you might face during and after cancer treatment.

Information about tests, scans and possible causes of cancer.

Cancer and its treatment can cause problems with eating, including sickness, appetite loss and a sore mouth. Find ways to deal with them.

Find out about coping with male pelvic side effects that can affect your sex life

If cancer treatment causes female pelvic changes this can affect your sex life. Find out tips that might help and where to get support.

Life with cancer is still life. Find out more about our free support line, online community and local information and support services in your area.

Cancer treatments can cause hair loss. We have information about wigs, hats, scalp care and more to help you deal with hair loss.

Here you'll find tools, opportunities and information to support you in your role as a health or social care professional. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest news from Macmillan and access information and support for people affected by cancer.

After a cancer diagnosis, many people find that following a healthy balanced diet and staying active helps give them back a sense of control.

Life can be tough when you are living with cancer or even after treatment ends. No one should have to face these feelings alone. Help to Overcome Problems Effectively (HOPE) can help you to get more out of life.

Learning more about how to manage the day-to-day impact of living with cancer.

What's going on near you? Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you live.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, we can help. Find out what to expect, get information, practical advice and support, hear from experts and read about other people’s experiences.

After a cancer diagnosis, many people find that following a healthy balanced diet and staying active helps give them back a sense of control

Chemotherapy treatment can cause different side effects. Your doctor or nurse can help you control and manage them.

Most people have side effects after pelvic radiotherapy. Some effects last longer. Others may start months or years later (late effects).

If you're living with lymphoedema we have information and support for you.

After a cancer diagnosis, many people find that following a healthy balanced diet and staying active helps give them back a sense of control.

When you are affected by cancer it can be tough on your finances. Money worries can be confusing and overwhelming. We’re here to help with the support and guidance you need.

Some cancer treatments can cause an early or temporary menopause, or side effects similar to menopausal symptoms. There are different ways of managing and reducing menopausal symptoms

We offer free face to face support and information in your local community. Our team of experts are ready to listen and help you access a variety of support.

Some cancer treatment can cause mouth problems. Your healthcare team can tell you how to look after your mouth during and after treatment.

Macmillan Cancer Support online community.

The Macmillan Organiser is a handy, portable tool that's a lot like a personal organiser. It's also a useful source of support that's always at your fingertips.

Advice and guidance about all the practical issues you might need to consider, including work, travel and finances.

We produce information in different languages and formats to suit different needs; translations, audiobooks, easy read and British Sign Language videos.

Cancer has a range of side effects. Find out more about them and how to ease them.

People with cancer may have pain for a number of reasons. Healthcare professionals can help you manage your pain in the hospital, local community, or at home.

It can be difficult to look after a pet when you have cancer and you may need to plan for their care. Find out who can help with your pet care.

The ways people can plan ahead can vary across the four nations of the UK. Here you can read about the different ways you can plan ahead, wherever you live.

If you're going into hospital to have treatment you might need to organise some practical issues such as childcare and pet care.

Cancer and cancer treatment may affect your sex life. Find out how to get support and treatment that can help improve your sexual well-being.

If you are a young person who is living with cancer, we have information and support especially for you.

You might experience a range of side effects during and after cancer treatment. Find out more about them, and how you can cope with them.

It can be hard to talk about cancer. Find ways to make it easier, as well as details of support groups and other organisations you can talk to.

Talking to children and teenagers about cancer is challenging. We have some tips to help you through the conversation.

The Recovery Package has four main interventions. Holistic Needs Assessment and Care Planning, Treatment Summary, Cancer Care Review, and Health and Wellbeing Events.

Fatigue is feeling very tired most, or all, of the time. It is a very common problem for people with cancer.

Cancer or cancer treatment may make travelling more difficult. There are some things you will need to think about before you travel.

We know that starting treatment for cancer isn't easy. To help you prepare, we have information about the different types of treatment, what to expect, the options available to you and how to cope.

Whatever you leave when you die is called your estate. It’s made up of everything you own (or your share of things you own jointly) minus everything you owe (debt). By writing a will, you can make sure your estate goes to the people you want it to. It also means the people you care for can go through less complicated financial processes to access your estate.

Cancer can have a big impact on work whether you are working with cancer or supporting an employee with cancer. Find out about the laws in place and get tips on dealing with cancer in the workplace.

We are here to help with the emotional and practical issues you and your loved ones might face following a cancer diagnosis.

Financial issues can cause worry if you become ill. Find information on financial matters including pensions, mortgages, insurance and benefits.

Employment rights protect employees with cancer from being treated unfairly. Find out more about different types of discrimination.

Macmillan Cancer Support YouTube Channel

The Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital is a Specialist Palliative Care Unit for patients in South East Dorset and South West Hampshire.

The integrated team consists of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Health Care Support Worker and Therapy Assistant offering rehabilitation to patients who have cancer and providing support to their families.  Rehabilitation is vitally important to patients living with cancer to optimise function and enhance their quality of life.

Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends, following the ideas about cancer care originally laid out by Maggie Keswick Jencks.

We go above and beyond to grant amazing wishes to very amazing children; their One True Wish made a reality at a time when they need it most.

The right care means everything to families living with a terminal illness. With your support, we can be there for more families when we're needed most.

Welcome to the Marie Curie Online Community. A space for you to share thoughts, feelings and experiences. The Marie Curie Support Line team moderate this Community, and are also here to help with any questions you may have.

When you’re caring for someone who is terminally ill, taking time out is important for your health and wellbeing. If you’re unable to leave your family member or friend on their own, someone else might be able to look after them.

If you’re employed or self-employed and have a terminal illness, it can be hard to know what to do next. For some people, an illness leads them to change their priorities in life, which sometimes results in them thinking about leaving their job.

Call the Marie Curie Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with or caring for someone who has a terminal illness, whatever your situation.

Your guide to maternity options and services in Dorset. If you think you are in labour or have urgent concerns call: 0300 369 0388

Matt’s Respite Retreats are a registered charity set up to offer affordable respite breaks for those affected by cancer.

MDS UK Patient Support Group is a charity born in 2008 to raise awareness of MDS, offer support and information to patients and families and campaign to increase the quality of life and make treatments available to those affected by Myelodysplastic Syndromes.

Me first is an education and training resource that helps health and social care professionals to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in communicating with children and young people.

Calling on our unique resource of qualified nurses, MAS designs independent programmes to match the telephone needs of other individual charities or commercial organisations.

As a charity, MedicAlert supports people with medical conditions and allergies, keeping them safe in emergency situations, by providing the full medical ID service and custom-made medical ID jewellery. Our members and their families tell us they have the peace of mind and the confidence to live life to the fullest. 

At Melanoma UK it is our challenge and desire to give patients and their families much needed support during the very difficult times faced upon diagnosis.

Melanoma UK believes a strong support community is critical to healing and recovery. We have options to support patients, carers, family, and friends and regain control.  Receive social, emotional, and practical support throughout your cancer journey with Melanoma UK and our support network.

Memory Cafés provide an opportunity for people with dementia, families and carers to meet with others, ask questions of professionals and learn from the experiences of others.

Memory Cafés provide an opportunity for people with dementia, families and carers to meet with others, ask questions of professionals and learn from the experiences of others.

We are Mencap. We are passionate about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability.

Just how honest can two men be? With a colourful history of mental health issues between them, join Davey, Damian and their friends on a journey to find humour in some of their darkest moments and try to get men talking about their own mental health.

Mesothelioma UK is a national specialist resource centre, specifically for the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. The charity is dedicated to providing specialist mesothelioma information, support and education, and to improving care and treatment for all UK mesothelioma patients and their carers.

Free and impartial money advice, set up by government.

Local bus service in Dorset, which also operates some cross county routes

Mosaic are a Dorset based charity supporting bereaved children and young people, their families and the professionals working with them. 

The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to get mobile by exchanging their mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair.

The Mouth Cancer Foundation (MCF) is a charity dedicated to the relief of sickness and the promotion and protection of good health among those suffering or at risk of mouth, throat and other head & neck cancers.

Welcome to the Mouth Cancer Foundation's online support group – the Community Forum.

We believe passionately in empowering people to live active and healthy lives

MPN Voice’s mission is to provide clear and accurate information and emotional support to everyone who has been diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) and their families/friends. MPN Voice has members across the UK and in many other countries throughout the world

Mummy’s Star is the only charity in the UK and Ireland dedicated to women and their families affected by cancer during pregnancy shortly after a birth. Our aim is to support pregnancy through cancer and beyond.

The Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) is a UK organisation founded in 1997; we are dedicated to serving society by promoting the accepted understanding of Islam with its spiritual teachings, ideals, civil concepts and moral values, all directed towards serving humanity.

My Computer My Way is an interactive web-based tool developed by AbilityNet that shows disabled people how to adapt their computer using the accessibility features built into their operating system.

This free and simple website will help you do an important thing: Planning ahead for your future treatment and care

Information and advice about care and support for adults in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Opportunities for support, companionship, assistance with transportation to appointments and the opportunity to participate in social activities.

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with myeloma. Our ultimate goal is to find a cure.

The Myeloma Discussion Forum aims to provide you with a way to maintain regular contact with others, relieve feelings of isolation, share experiences, chat about day-to-day challenges and learn more about myeloma.

Naomi House & Jacksplace hospices provide expert hospice care to more than 525 life limited and life threatened children, young adults and their extended families from Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Berkshire, West Sussex, Surrey and the Isle of Wight.

NarpsUk is committed to promoting excellence and raising industry standards for pet sitters and dog walkers. We will endorse professionalism, encourage education and represent our members at all levels.

National Animal Welfare Trust is one of the UK’s top animal welfare charities operating six rehoming centres across the south of England.

National Debtline is a debt advice charity run by the Money Advice Trust. We are an independent charity, dedicated to providing free debt advice by phone and online to people across the UK. National Debtline has been giving free, impartial and confidential debt advice for over 25 years.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care.

We are funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. 

We are the definitive source of customer information for all passenger rail services on the National Rail network in England, Wales and Scotland.

The National Secular Society campaigns for the separation of religion and state and equal respect for everyone's human rights, so no one is either advantaged or disadvantaged because of their beliefs.

Our vision is for all Naval Service Families to: be able to have their views heard by those in positions of power; feel valued and be treated with fairness and respect; and thrive in their communities of choice.

NPF exists to address the unmet needs voiced by the neuroendocrine cancer community, to support patients and their loved ones with the physical and psychological burden of Neuroendocrine cancers. 

Netmums is the UK’s most relevant, inclusive and supportive parenting community, welcoming millions of parents every month.

We are a small national charity, dedicated to finding a cure for neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. We do this by funding leading research projects to deliver new, effective and kinder treatments for children with neuroblastoma.

Providing group support, advice, and information for anyone with Prostate Cancer (or Prostate related conditions) and their families and friends, in south & west Dorset.

The NHS website (www.nhs.uk) is the UK's biggest health website with more than 43 million visits per month. We strive to be a world-leading health information service putting people at the heart of everything we do.

NHS pages on Cancer.

Some cancer treatments can make your hair fall out, but wigs, cold caps and other products are available to help you cope.

Whatever you need to know about coping with stress, anxiety or depression, or just the normal emotional ups and downs of life, the NHS Choices Moodzone is here to help.

Includes carer's assessments, support from local councils, respite care and help for young carers.

If you or someone you know has difficulty walking or getting around (mobility), a wheelchair, scooter or walking aid might help.

NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.

Get medical help near you. Answer questions about your main symptom. Find out when and where to get help. Get a call back from a nurse, if you need one.

Find digital tools to help you manage and your improve health.

We stand for hope. We stand for life We help people do something extraordinary - donate blood, organs, tissues or stem cells to save someone in need

Find out if you are eligible to donate your precious golden platelets.

Welcome to the NHS BME Network an independent Network open to all Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people.

Assisting teams and individuals with access to skills and knowledge, to support evidence based practice.

Assisting teams and individuals with access to skills and knowledge, to support evidence based practice.

NHS England leads the National Health Service (NHS) in England, find out more about what we do

If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by your doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS).

Although most NHS treatment is free, there are still some costs you might need to pay, for example, to get your prescriptions or to travel to your hospital appointment. Find out how you could get help to pay for these health costs.

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.

Infertility is when a couple can't get pregnant (conceive) despite having regular unprotected sex.

As a charity our objective still is: To help people with disabilities living in North Dorset and the surrounding areas, so that they may lead more active and fulfilling lives in.

Nordic Walking UK- the original brand and award winning leading authority on Nordic Walking across the UK. We can help you take your first Nordic Walking steps by introducing you to your local instructor or group and recommend the equipment you may need.

Child abuse is preventable, not inevitable. That’s why, every day, we work to protect children, prevent abuse and make child abuse a thing of the past.

Oakhaven Hospice Trust provides specialist palliative care and support to those facing life-limiting illness and their loved ones in both a home and hospice setting.

Oakley Friends are a volunteer based group of Carers and ex Carers of Dementia patients based in East Dorset. Our aim is to provide support and helpful advice to Carers to enable them to cope with the difficult tasks ahead of them.

OcuMel UK is a registered charity run by eye cancer patients and family members. We provide support for anyone affected by eye cancer. We aim to give clear and accurate information to help you make the life choices that are right for you

Brought together by Good Things Foundation, the Online Centres Network is made up of over 5,000 grassroots organisations, all working to tackle digital and social exclusion by providing people with the skills and confidence they need to access digital technology.

We welcome anyone diagnosed with or recovering from Oesophageal Cancer, we also welcome family members and friends/carers as we understand that this journey affects more than just the patient.

Oracle Cancer Trust is the UK's leading national charity dedicated to funding head and neck cancer research

Orchid is the UK’s leading charity working on behalf of anyone affected by or interested in male cancer – prostate, testicular and penile cancer.

Our Dorset is a partnership of health and social care organisations working together to deliver Integrated Care Systems.

Ovacome is the national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. This includes women who have either been diagnosed with the disease or think that they might be at risk, as well as their friends and family and healthcare professionals.

My Ovacome is an online community for anyone affected by ovarian cancer. It is a safe, supportive space for women with ovarian cancer and their friends and families to share their experiences and offer each other encouragement, knowledge, understanding and friendship. 

Over The Rainbow is here to provide advice, support and information for a healthier community.

Pain Concern is a charity working to support and inform people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals.

Do you have chronic pain, pain that has lasted for six months or more? If so, this is the place for you! We offer chronic pain support for all those with long-term pain. The PainSupport website will help you move forward in your life with better chronic pain self-management, with or without drugs or treatments.

Pan Pals Dorset offering help and support for anyone affected by Pancreatic Cancer.

We are the only UK charity that specifically focuses on improving pancreatic cancer survival rates through early diagnosis in everything we do.

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need.

Our online discussion forum is a supportive place where everyone affected by pancreatic cancer can be there for each other, any time of day or night. It is a place where you can discuss everything from how to navigate the healthcare system, to how to talk about cancer with your loved ones.

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

Pavilion Dance South West is a registered charity dedicated to transforming communities through dance.

PCaSO is a charity for men diagnosed with prostate cancer run by patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.

PCaSO is a charity for men diagnosed with prostate cancer run by patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Treated for cancer & living with the consequences? We give support & information to pelvic cancer survivors We inform & educate health professionals

Penny Brohn UK is a National charity, funded by public donations that provides free, integrative care to cancer patients, before, during and after treatment.

Penny Brohn UK is a National charity, funded by public donations that provides free, integrative care to cancer patients, before, during and after treatment.

For people with learning disabilities, we change lives by tackling loneliness and social isolation. We challenge discrimination, help improve health and wellbring, and enable people to speak up and be heard.

Giving a voice to people with learning disabilities.

A glossary of over 700 cancer terms in nine different languages.

Pink Champagne Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat Team was established in 2008 by a group of breast cancer patients, in collaboration with the breast cancer team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and a team of exercise therapists.

We are the UK's largest independent therapy organisation working with gender and sexual diversity clients.

PLANETS helps patients with pancreatic, liver, colorectal, abdominal and neuroendocrine cancer by funding patient support groups, innovative treatments and research.  Since 2011 we have raised over £1,000,000!

Poole Community Transport Service offers low floor and wheelchair accessible transport as well as door to door services by Dial-a-Bus and the Voluntary Driver scheme.

The complementary therapies offered at the Dorset Cancer Centre act to balance the highly technological and specialist environment of modern healthcare. They aim to encourage the potential of self-healing and empowerment.

Assisting teams and individuals with access to skills and knowledge, to support evidence based practice.

What is Men's Sheds? A larger version of the typical man's garden shed! A group of men working on projects at their own pace in a friendly and inclusive venue. A place to share skills and crafts. Somewhere to feel at home, have fun, socialise and stay active, where everyone is welcome.

Prama Care is a registered charity providing domiciliary and personal care services, foot and nail care and brain injury support in Dorset, a range of clubs and activities in local communities, and pre-loved goods through our charity shops.

Prostate Cancer UK's top priority is funding research to stop prostate cancer killing men. We’re investing millions to find better treatments and better tests that can spot fast-growing cancers early, and could be used in a screening programme to save thousands of lives.

A healthy diet and regular physical activity are important for general health and can help you stay a healthy weight. This may be particularly important if you have prostate cancer, as there is strong evidence that being overweight raises the risk of aggressive or advanced prostate cancer.

Welcome to our online community. Before becoming a member, take a look around and read through the conversations our members are having. Forum questions, answers, advice, support and information are viewable whether you're a member or not.

If you’ve found Pseudomyxoma Survivor, chances are you’ve been affected in some way by pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), appendix cancer or another peritoneal surface malignancy. We’re here to provide emotional support and practical advice, through an online community that’s proven to make a real difference.

Public Health Dorset aims to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the population across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole with an emphasis on reducing inequalities in the health of those living and working in our local communities.

Public Health Dorset aims to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the population across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole with an emphasis on reducing inequalities in the health of those living and working in our local communities.

Public Health Dorset aims to improve and protect the health and wellbeing of the population across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole with an emphasis on reducing inequalities in the health of those living and working in our local communities.

XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Qwell, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of need.

Race Against Blood Cancer is a non-profit charity whose goal it is to increase the volume and diversity of people who register as potentially life-saving donors.

The Dorset Recovery Education Centre (REC) is jointly delivered by Dorset HealthCare and the Dorset Mental Health Forum, a peer-led charity. It provides education and training for people with affected by mental health problems, focusing on self-management, self-determination, choice and responsibility.

We offer a range of services to help you with your couple and family relationships, whether you're young or old, straight or gay, single or in a relationship.