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The Swallows Charity Book, Edition 2

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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 />

54 theswallows.org.uk 24/7 Patient and Carer support line and text service: 07504 725 059 55

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