Alopecia UK

Alopecia UK is a small national charity working to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia through aims of Support, Awareness and Research.

 

Macmillan Cancer Relief

National charity providing support at all levels for people & families affected by cancer.

www.macmillan.org.uk

 

Breast Cancer Now

Breast Cancer Care is the only specialist UK-wide charity in the UK providing care, support and information to anyone affected by breast cancer.

www.breastcancernow.org

 

Beauty Despite Cancer

Defiant Beauty by Jennifer Young is a speciality skin care range for cancer patients. It has been developed by experts, cancer survivors, cancer patients and medical staff with the very special skin care requirements of those going through treatment for cancer.

www.beautydespitecancer.com

 

Cancer is my teacher

My lovely model, Lucy has written this must read book which recounts her journey through cancer from a non medical perspective with some very practical & useful tips for anyone just diagnosed with cancer.

Buy online at Amazon

 

Cancer Hair Care

A small but nationwide hair loss support charity offering expert advice and support on all aspects of hair loss, hair loss prevention (scalp cooling) and hair care, before, during and after cancer treatments. There information website also offers video tutorials.

www.cancerhaircare.com

 

Cancer Research UK

Provides clear, easy to understand information about cancer and its treatment as well as the issues that affect people with cancer. There is also a searchable database of UK clinical trials. We also have a team of cancer information nurses who can answer questions about cancer in confidence. They can be contacted on freephone 0808 800 4040, 9am to 5pmMonday to Friday.

www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer

 

Fighty Pants

This website is full of the most perfect gifts to give to someone affected by cancer. Roisin has an amazing selection of inspirational & cute pins to brighten up anyone’s day..

www.fightypants 

Future Dreams Charity

A charity dedicated to raising funds for Support, Awareness and Research for those touched by Breast Cancer..

www.futuredreams.org.uk

 

Head Wrappers

A charity providing free support, advice and gorgeous headscarves to anyone experiencing hair loss as part of cancer treatment. Offering group hair loss sessions both online and at various cancer support centres, please visit their website for further details. HeadWrappers also offer an informal Tea, Topknots and Turbans session, an online gathering held twice a month where you can meet others going though hair loss.

www.headwrappers.org

 

Knitted Knockers

Knitted Knockers are a UK charity that knit and crochet breast prostheses for women that have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy and supply them free of charge.

www.knittedknockersuk.com/

 

Little Lifts

Little Lifts is a charity that provides the most thoughtfully handpicked gifts to support people with breast cancer

https://www.littlelifts.org.uk/ 

 

Look Good Feel Better

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.

www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk

 

Ovacome

Ovacome is a national UK ovarian cancer charity focused on providing support to anyone affected by ovarian cancer.

www.ovacome.org.uk

 

Maggie’s Centres

At Maggie’s you can talk to and get support from a range of professionals. Our 22 centres are staffed by Cancer Support Specialists, Benefits Advisors, Nutritionists, therapists and Psychologists, all providing support in whichever way best suits you.

www.maggiescentres.org

 

Trekstock

Trekstock gets young adults in their 20s and 30s moving again physically, socially and psychologically after cancer has stopped them in their tracks.

https://www.trekstock.com/