Cancer
Cancer Research UK - Coronavirus Information
Cancer research UK has put together a page with lots of information to help patients with Cancer handle the Coronavirus pandemic.
Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org/coronavirus
The Swallows
“The Swallows” is a Head and Neck Cancer Support Group for patients and their carers, in mid and north Bedfordshire.
Telephone: 07779 169833 or 24/7 support line 07504 725059
Email: info@theswallows.org.uk
Website: www.theswallows.org.uk
Bedford Daycare Hospice
Bedford Daycare Hospice provides holistic care for adults suffering with a life limiting illness who are registered with a Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire GP. Cancer and non-cancer patients alike are cared for in a calm, homely environment from the point of diagnosis, through investigations and treatment to remission or palliative care. The ‘whole person’ is cared for; mind, body and spirit. Away from the clinical environment the patient can just be themselves in a safe place where the focus is on living.
Telephone: 01234 352015
Website: www.bedforddaycarehospice.org.uk
Contact: linda.byer@bdc-hospice.org.uk
PEPS / Palliative Care Hub
The palliative care hub is a palliative care coordination and support service run by Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice in Bedfordshire.
Telephone: 01767 641349
Website: www.sueryder.org
Cancer Research UK
A charity which supports and helps those with Cancer within the UK.
Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org
Myeloma UK
Myeloma UK provides information and support to help you cope with everything a diagnosis of myeloma brings.
The charity’s broad range of services covers all aspects of living with myeloma and includes online and printed information publications, a help and support line, patient and family events, and support groups.
Telephone: 0800 980 3332
Website: www.myeloma.org.uk
Email: askthenurse@myeloma.org.uk
Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel Cancer UK would like to invite patients across Bedford Borough to ‘Chat Together’, their online meet-up for those living with and beyond bowel cancer.
Chat Together is a FREE 1hr weekly Zoom call with a small group of people who have been affected by bowel cancer.
The six week programme offers a chance for those affected to share experiences in a warm, friendly and supportive environment.
Website: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/how-we-can-help/supportevents/chat-together/
Beds Prostate Cancer Support Group
A local Prostate Cancer support group meets at Bedford Borough Bowling Club, Goldington Road.
Telephone: Steve, 01234 960414 or Brian, 01234 767256
Email: sw.pearce@sky.com
Website: prostatecanceruk.org/beds-prostate
Bosum Pals
Bosum Pals is a self help and support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Website: www.bosum-pals.org.uk
MacMillan Cancer Support
Provides practical, medical and financial support for people with cancer. Their website has information on a range of topics including living with cancer, support for carers, and facing the end of life. Many of their leaflets can be downloaded.
Telephone: 08088 080000
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk