Caring for someone with cancer can affect you emotionally, physically and financially.
Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie both have a wealth of information to help carers of those with cancer including practical information and support.
Cancer support groups in Dorset
There are several support groups in Dorset for those affected by cancer and their carers including:
- C’Siders, Weymouth – Cancer Support Group – meets first and third Monday each month. Contact 07430 695462 / email: info@csiders.org
- Dorchester Butterflies Cancer Support Group – every Wednesday at the Dorchester Community Church, Liscombe Street, Poundbury, DT1 3DF, 2pm-4pm.
- Purbeck Workshop – Cancer Support. Contact 07757 776907 / email: trustees@purbeckworkshop.org
- Stalbridge Cancer and Recovery Support (SCARS). Contact 07834 996473.
Communities Against Cancer: Weymouth and Portland
Communities Against Cancer is a project aimed at raising awareness of cancer and help communities understand more about risks, prevention and symptoms. They operate in Weymouth and Portland.
For more information and to apply for a grant please contact Claire Vincent, Project Coordinator, ‘Communities against Cancer’ claire.vincent@actionhampshire.org 07801 379671.
