Cancer Support

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Dorset Macmillan Citizens Advice Bureau

Dorset Macmillan Citizens Advice Bureau can help with financial queries/difficulties. They can also offer advice on and help obtain financial grants to people who are struggling due to their diagnosis.

Call their helpline on 01305 595971 or 0845 490 0042 between 10.00 and 15.00 Monday - Friday and they have an answerphone outside of these hours.

Email macmillan.dorchester@centralca.org.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.  If you prefer your Macmillan keyworker or Specialist Nurse can make a referral to the team for you.

Stepping Out

Cancer Rehabilitation Scheme.

Stepping Out is a constituted Community Group based in Bridport, West Dorset.

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Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support

Provides support for anyone living with and beyond cancer.

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Stalbridge Cancer Recovery and Support (SCARS)

An informal and kind place where participants would feel relaxed and at peace.​

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The Living Tree

Living well with and beyond cancer

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The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation

The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation’s (DCCF) primary aim is to provide financial assistance to Dorset residents and their families who are experiencing financial hardship due to cancer. The DCCF also occasionally offers cancer-related financial support to local support groups, organisations, hospitals, and hospices.

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National

Shine On Cancer Support

Supporting people in their 20s, 30s and 40s with cancer.

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Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid exists to save men's lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness.

0808 802 0010

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Macmillan Cancer Support

Physical, financial and emotional support to help you live life as fully as you can.

0808 808 00 00

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Cancer Research UK

Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.

0808 800 4040

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Live Better With Cancer

Making day-to-day life a little bit better for people living with cancer.

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