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APPLE (Association of Prostate Patients in London and Essex)

Meeting place Ilford

Activities Our group holds monthly support group meetings on every second Monday of the month from 7.45pm to 9pm at Fullwell Cross Library, Barkingside, Ilford. We have talks by health professionals as well as Q&A sessions and times for chats with each other. From time to time we also hold awareness events in venues accross our area. We also have trained volunteers available and ready to listen and share their experiences about prostate cancer.

Telephone contacts

Jane Smith: 07505 816973 (Any)

Email
info@appleprostate.co.uk

Website
http://www.appleprostate.co.uk

Address

Applegate Breast Care Support Group

Meeting place NEWPORT

Activities Drop-in session 1pm-3pm, exercise and yoga 1pm-2pm, at St Mary's Hospital, Applegate Building, Newport; first Thursday of every month; open invitation; any questions or problems considered.

Telephone contacts
Jasmin Light: 01983 534562
Telephone Helpline: 01983 534562

Address
Applegate Breast Care Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG

Arran Cancer Support Trust (ArCas)

Meeting place

Activities We provide transport for patients visiting mainland hospitals for consultations or treatment. We also provide transport on Arran for those who need to go to Brodick Ferry or the Arran War Memorial Hospital. After treatment by Radiotherapy or Chemotherapy we will provide a course of Complementary therapy. Equipment and services are also supplied to surgeries and hospitals to enhance the care of their cancer patients.

Telephone contacts
Janet Rawlin: 01770 700325
Jim Henderson: 01770 860259

Address
Jim Henderson (Chairman), ArCas Shop, The Pier, Brodick, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire, KA27 8AU

Arthur Rank House – Day Therapy Service

Meeting place Cambridge

Activities The Arthur Rank House Day Therapy Service provides tailor made programmes for patients in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 6 or 12 week programmes are offered with once weekly sessions on either a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. The Day Therapy Service is run by Specialist Health professionals and Volunteers. Patients will have access to advice and support on symptom management, relaxation and Complementary Therapy, Creative Activity, emotional support and interaction and peer support. Information on the service and other Arthur Rank House Services can be accessed as below: www.arthurrankhouse.nhs.uk Arthur Rank House Main Reception: 01223 723110 Day Therapy Office: 01223 723140 (Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm) Central Referrals Office: 01223 723133 For information on the bereaved carers group which runs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, please contact main reception.

Telephone contacts
01223 723140 answermachine
Main reception: 01223 723110

Website
http://www.arthurrankhouse.nhs.uk

Address
Arthur Rank House, Brookfield's Hospital, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DF

Asbestos Action Tayside (covers East of Scotland)

Meeting place Dundee

Activities Everyone diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos related lung cancer will be visited at home and helped out depending on their individual needs. We support sufferers and their families both emotionally and practically. We also hold an annual conference to provide information. Continual home visits can be made throughout the course of the illness.

Telephone contacts
Alison Blake: 01382 225715 (Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm)
John Fearn: 01382 225715 (Mon – Fri 9-5)

Email
alison@asbestosactiontayside.org.uk

Website
http://www.asbestosactiontayside.org.uk

Address
Ground Floor, Royal Exchange Building, Panmure Street, Dundee, Angus, DD1 1DU

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	All cancers		Carer and/or relatives welcome		Children and young people with cancer
	Support for children and young people whose family member/ friend has cancer		Befriending/one-to-one support		Professional counselling
	Bereavement support		Complementary therapies		Home and/or hospital visiting
	Transport		Telephone helpline		Information
	Disabled access		Internet		Speakers of other languages and/or information in materials in other languages
	Health professional in group		Equipment loan		Provision for visually impaired
	Provision for deaf/hard of hearing		Provision for learning difficulties		Gay/lesbian/bisexual/ transgendered

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