The Swallows Charity Book, Edition 2
Lots of information and patient stories
Lots of information and patient stories
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Support<br />
Groups<br />
Self help and support groups bring likeminded<br />
people together to offer mutual<br />
support and encourage people to talk.<br />
Being part of a group gives you the<br />
opportunity to talk openly with other people<br />
affected by cancer in a supportive and<br />
understanding environment.<br />
What do they do?<br />
• Help each other and anyone else who is<br />
affected, directly or indirectly by cancer.<br />
• Offer one2one or group support.<br />
• Be available in clinics or GP surgeries to<br />
help patients and carers.<br />
• Advise on locating reliable literature,<br />
information and locally available<br />
resources.<br />
• Signpost links to other groups in<br />
different areas and recommend trusted<br />
websites for people at home.<br />
• Raise funds for items to help patients,<br />
carers and hospitals.<br />
“<br />
24/7 Patient and Carer support line and text service:<br />
07504 725 059<br />
Just a note to say that I enjoyed the meeting last night.<br />
It is always good to know that you are not alone<br />
”<br />
in your<br />
experience. Everyone was so welcoming and I look<br />
forward to the next meeting. (Sylvia, Patient)<br />
Answered by patients and carers<br />
To find your<br />
local <strong>Swallows</strong><br />
Support group,<br />
call 07779 169 833<br />
or visit<br />
theswallows.org.uk<br />
Support Group<br />
Locations<br />
Visit theswallows.org.uk to<br />
find your local support group<br />
or call 01253 428 940<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Swallows</strong><br />
Head & Neck Cancer Support <strong>Charity</strong><br />
Office Number: 01253 428 940<br />
Information: 07779 169 833<br />
24/7 Support Line: 07504 725 059<br />
Email: info@theswallows.org.uk<br />
Web: www.theswallows.org.uk<br />
<strong>The</strong> Michael Stenhouse Centre, 68-70 Waterloo<br />
Road, South Shore, Blackpool, FY4 1AB<br />
Patient and carer meetings every<br />
2nd Wednesday of the month.<br />
HaNC - Head and Neck Cancer<br />
Support and Research<br />
Contact Name: Mike McGovern<br />
Mobile: 07982 408 171<br />
Website: www.hanc.org.uk<br />
Email: mikemcgovern54@aol.com<br />
Address: MFU Directorate, 1st Floor,<br />
Aintree Lodge, Aintree University Hospital,<br />
Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7 AL<br />
Meetings: Contact Mike McGovern<br />
<strong>The</strong> Head and Neck Cancer Hub (NCIN)<br />
Office Number: 01865 334700<br />
Website: www.ncin.org.uk | Email: enquiries@ociu.nhs.uk<br />
Address: 150 Chancellor Court, Oxford Business Park<br />
South, Oxford OX4 2GX<br />
<strong>The</strong> NCIN coordinates and develops analysis and<br />
intelligence to drive improvements in prevention, standards<br />
of cancer care and clinical outcomes for cancer patients.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Plymouth Regional Head & Neck<br />
Cancer Support Group<br />
Contact Name: Geoffery Read<br />
Office Number: 01752 563 800<br />
Mobile: 07734 517 682 (text only)<br />
Email: Secretary.PlymouthHNC@gmail.com<br />
Head Office: 80 Warleigh Avenue,<br />
Plymouth, PL2 1NP<br />
Meetings: Contact Geoff for details. Usually<br />
the first Monday of each month.<br />
TRACTion Cancer Support<br />
Covering all of Scotland<br />
Office: Call 07711 001 502<br />
Website: www.tractioncancersupport.org<br />
Email: info@tractioncancersupport.org<br />
Address: Flat G/3, 1 Craigend Gardens,<br />
Lomond Drive, Glasgow, G77 6FL<br />
For patients with head and neck (Thyroid,<br />
Larynx and Pharynx), Oesophageal and<br />
Gastric Cancers.<br />
Oral Health Foundation<br />
Contact Name: <strong>The</strong> Information Team<br />
Office: 01788 539792<br />
Website: www.dentalhealth.org<br />
Email: mail@dentalhealth.org<br />
Address: Oral Health Foundation, Smile<br />
House, 2 East Union Street, Rugby,<br />
Warwickshire, CV22 6AJ<br />
We are an independent charity passionate<br />
and dedicated to delivering better oral<br />
health for all.<br />
Ipswich H&N Cancer Support Group<br />
Contact: Dave Wilkins or Pat Whitman<br />
Office Number: 01473 636 701<br />
Mobile: 07494 747724 or 07867 996700<br />
Website: theipswichheadandneckcsg.org.uk<br />
Email: ipsheadandneckcsg@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Address: Head Office: 64 Broadlands Way,<br />
Rushmere St Andrews, Ipswich, IP4 5SU<br />
Meetings: Contact Dave or Pat<br />
About Face Support Group<br />
Contact Name: Jane Boyle | Office Number: 01202 677 340<br />
Website: www.about-face.info | Email: contact@about-face.info<br />
Address: <strong>The</strong> About Face Centre, 111 Longfleet Road Poole,<br />
Dorset, BH15 2HP<br />
Drop In Meetings: Tues & Thurs 10am to 4pm<br />
Centre Open: Mon - Fri 9:30am to 5:30pm<br />
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