Advanced cancer organisations

The websites listed on this page are valuable sources of detailed information on advanced cancer. They may use more technical terms, longer pages and fewer images than CancerHelp UK. You can find details about general cancer support organisations on our general cancer organisations page. We have information about counselling organisations in the counselling section.

Cancer Research UK
Angel Building
407 St John Street
London EC1V 4AD

Admin phone number: 020 7242 0200
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org

Cancer Research UK is the largest cancer research organisation in the world, outside the USA. We are the European leader in the development of new anti-cancer drugs. We fund research on all aspects of the disease from its causes, to treatment and prevention, education and psychological support for patients.

We are also committed to producing high quality information for people affected by cancer, health professionals and the general public. We do this through our websites CancerHelp UK,  News and resources and through our range of health awareness leaflets.

If you have a question about cancer, and you are in the UK or Ireland, you can contact our team of specialist cancer information nurses using this form, or by telephoning 020 7061 8355 or freephone 0808 800 40 40.

Cancer Research UK In Memory site
To celebrate the life of a loved one, you can create a personalised page in their memory. You can invite friends and family to donate in their memory to help beat cancer.

You can find details of other helpful organisations in our general cancer organisations list in the help and support section of CancerHelp UK. We have information about counselling organisations in the counselling section.

Bereaved Partners Support Group
This is a new support group to help those who have lost their partners to cancer, and is the first of its kind in the UK.

General queries: 07732070972
Email: erin.thompson@bereavedpartnerssupportgroup.com 
Website: www.bereavedpartnerssupportgroup.com

Citizens Advice Bureau
You can find your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau by phoning 020 7833 2181 or go to www.adviceguide.org.uk

An independent network that provides free advice about money, legal issues, housing health and social welfare issues. Often provides advice in English and other languages.

Cruse Bereavement Care
PO Box 800
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 1RG
Helpline: 0844 477 9400
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Website to support young people affected by bereavement: www.rd4u.org.uk

Cruse provides bereavement counselling. It offers help, support and information to anyone facing bereavement or who has been bereaved. Has a network of local branches throughout the UK.

Family Action
501-505 Kingsland Road
London
E8 4AU
Tel: 020 7254 6251
Website: www.family-action.org.uk

Has a support and counselling service for any family needing help. Also gives financial help to people in need. Referral must be by a health or social worker.

Macmillan Cancer Support
Head Office
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ

Macmillan CancerLine: 0808 808 0000 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 9pm; information available in other languages)
Textphone: 0808 808 0121
Email: cancerline@macmillan.org.uk
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. They provide booklets on cancer and treatments and run helplines providing cancer information and benefits advice.


National Association of Bereavement Services
2nd Floor
4 Pinchin Street
London E1 1SA
Tel: 020 7709 9090

Can put people in touch with their nearest local bereavement support service. Has a directory of UK bereavement services.

National Association of Funeral Directors
618 Warwick Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 1AA
Helpline: 0845 230 1343

Email: info@nafd.org.uk
Website: www.nafd.org.uk

Advises on arranging funerals. Gives information on the services provided by funeral directors and advises on what to do after someone has died. Has a list of funeral directors across the UK.

The Cancer Counselling Trust
The Cancer Counselling Trust has now closed but their website gives details of other organisations that provide counselling services.
Website: www.cancercounselling.org.uk

Carers UK
20 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4LX
Helpline: 0808 808 7777 (Wednesday and Thursday, 10am to 12 and 2pm to 4pm)
Website: www.carersuk.org
For advice: www.carersuk.org/contact-us 

Gives information and support to carers on many issues. Has local groups all over the UK. The head office puts you in touch with your local group.

Carers Direct website
Part of the NHS Choices website. It provides a gateway to comprehensive sources of information for carers. A telephone and email helpline service starts in 1 April 2009. The site has been developed in conjunction with the Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Carers UK, Crossroads and Young Carers Net and contains information on benefits, links to national and local support organisations and a directory of services.
Website: www.nhs.uk/carersdirect

Crossroads - caring for carers
10 Regent Place
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2PN
Phone: 0845 4500350
Website: www.crossroads.org.uk/

Gives help to carers who need a break - offers respite support. Has over 200 local schemes in England and Wales. Sister organisations operate in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Unit 14, Bourne Court
Southend Road
Woodford Green
Essex IG8 8HD
Tel: 0844 800 4361
Email: info@carers.org
Website: www.carers.org

A UK network of carers centres. These offer information, counselling, support and advice to carers. Some services are free and for others you pay a small charge.

Directgov - Caring for someone
www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone
Gives details of services and benefits for UK carers.

British Red Cross
44 Moorfields
London EC2Y 9AL
Telephone: 0844 871 11 11
Email: information@redcross.org.uk
Website: www.redcross.org.uk

Red Cross services vary in different parts of the country but they provide medical equipment, transport and hospital escort services, home emergency personal care, home respite care. There are branches throughout the UK.

Disabled Living Foundation
380-384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU
Helpline: 0845 130 9177
Email: helpline@dlf.org.uk
Website: www.dlf.org.uk

Gives information and advice on equipment and aids to help with daily living.

Association of Charity Officers
Central House
14 Upper Woburn Place
London
WC1H 0NN
Tel: 020 7255 4480
Website: www.aco.uk.net

Helps people find specific charities that can offer them financial support.

Macmillan Cancer Support
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ
Helpline: 0808 808 0000
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Give information and financial grants to people with cancer and their families.

Age UK
Tavis House
1 - 6 Tavistock Square
LondonWC1H 9NA
Tel: 0800 169 6565 (8am to 7pm)
Scotland office: 0845 125 9732 (10am to 4pm)
Welsh office: 029 2043 1555
N Ireland office: 028 9024 5729
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Scotland website: www.ageconcernandhelptheagedscotland.org.uk

Provides information and factsheets on many issues including insurance, making a will, what to do when someone dies, financial support and housing issues. 

Compassion in Dying
181 Oxford Street
London
W1D 2JT
Phone: 0800 999 2434
Email: info@compassionindying.org.uk
Website: http://www.compassionindying.org.uk/

Provides information around the rights and choices associated with having 'a good death' as well as free templates for compiling an advance decision. Also conducts research into rights and choices at end of life. 

Disability Alliance
Universal House
88-94 Wentworth Street
London
E1 7SA
Phone: 020 7247 8776 (please note, this is not an advice line)
Email: office@disabilityalliance.org
Website: www.disabilityalliance.org

Can give information on a variety of services for disabled people, including social security benefits. Gives personal advice and has a handbook on disability. Has factsheet on finding disability advice that you can download.

Hospice Information
Help the Hospices
Hospice House
34 - 44 Britannia Street
London
WC1X 9JG
Tel: 020 7520 8200
Email: info@helpthehospices.org.uk
Website: www.helpthehospices.org.uk

Answers enquiries about any aspect of hospice care. The website includes a directory of hospice services in the UK and Ireland.

National Association of Disablement Information and Advice Services (DIAL)
St Catherine’s
Tickhill Road
Balby
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN4 8QN
Tel and textphone: 01302 310 123
Email: informationenquiries@dialuk.org.uk
Website: www.dialuk.info

A network of more than 100 disability information and advice groups. The groups are run by people with experience of disability who give free, independent advice to anyone affected by disability (including cancer).

The Natural Death Centre
In The Hill House
Watley Lane
Twyford
Winchester
SO21 1QX
Tel: 01962 712 690
Email: contact@naturaldeath.org.uk
Website: www.naturaldeath.org.uk

Gives support and information to help people die naturally at home. Advises on arranging inexpensive and environmentally friendly funerals. Also provides counselling.

'If I should die' website
www.ifishoulddie.co.uk

Gives practical information and support about dying.