Information and Support
The Lincolnshire Living with Cancer Programme, Macmillan and Connect to Support want to make sure that people living with cancer in Lincolnshire are supported at the right time, in the right place, by the right people and in the right way for them.
To ensure that you can access the support that you and your loved ones need, we have created a directory of Lincolnshire services, which can support you living well with and beyond cancer.
To learn more about support and services that can help you or your loved ones with information and support concerns, click the links below.
Information and Support - Providers Directory, Information and Support - Activities & Events Directory, Other Support for You CTSL page
Useful links to further information on Cancer specific support groups and projects within Lincolnshire are below:-
HOPE
Help To Overcome Problems Effectively - is a course developed by Macmillan Cancer Support and Coventry University to support individuals following cancer treatment. It aims to support individuals to discover their strengths and overcome the emotional and practical challenges of life after cancer. Individuals have the opportunity to share their experience and access support from others going through similar. HOPE is a free six-week course which provides useful skills and ways of coping that can help them manage their lives after cancer.
Fighting Fit Fighting Fit - Lincoln City Foundation - You Tube
East Midlands Kidney Cancer Support Group - Please click the below video for further information on the Kidney Cancer Support Group
Breath of Hope, Lung Cancer Support Group
The Lung Cancer Support Group is a very warm and friendly safe space where you will be made to feel comfortable, and you are under no pressure to share – but can take the support that you need. The group helps to support patients with a diagnosis of lung cancer or mesothelioma or if you are post-surgery. The meetings are very much on a drop-in basis, so please don’t feel you have to commit to all of the meetings. Please feel free to come along when it works for you and remember that you can bring a family member or friend along with you.
Each meeting will have dedicated guest speakers who will give talks about a variety of interesting and supportive topics. Every three months, in person – for dates please contact the group. Location: Heighington Village Hall, High Street, Heighington, Lincoln, LN4 1JS. Contact: Lung Cancer Team on 01522 573041 or visit Lung Cancer Support Group - United Lincolnshire Hospitals (ulh.nhs.uk)
Men About Cancer
This group is provided for any man affected by a cancer diagnosis. The group meet online and provide the opportunity to share experiences, good or bad, meet others with similar experiences and learn about support available within Lincolnshire.
Meeting: The Second Wednesday of every month between 7pm and 8pm. Location: Online. Contact: MenAboutCancer@gmail.com
Non-English Speaking Cancer Support Group
Have you or any of your loved ones been diagnosed with Cancer? Do you need information, support or do you want to share your experience? Join the Support group - together we can do more!
This group is unique as it supports people for whom English is not their first spoken language. The group welcome anyone living with, beyond or affected by cancer to join them for an informal chat. The group provides the opportunity to learn about local support, meet others with similar experiences and share difficulties and successes with people that understand.
Meeting: The first Monday of every month. Location: Boston Library, Bank Street, Boston, PE21 6DY
Mablethorpe Cancer, Cuppa & Chat Support Group
Lincolnshire Prostate Cancer Support Group
This support group welcomes anyone living with or beyond Prostate Cancer.
The free Lincolnshire Prostate Cancer Support Group welcomes patients at all stages of their journey and offers an informal safe space to meet new people, share experiences, ask questions, or simply listen to others and enjoy the social element. The group is facilitated by Urology Cancer Care Co-Ordinators, ensuring a warm welcome, a familiar face and the ability to ask questions.
Participation fee: Free Enquiries: 01205 333636
Lincoln Sessions - Time: 10am - 11.30am Dates: Thursday 26th September 2024, Thursday 16th January 2025, Thursday 1st May 2025, Thursday 21st August 2025 Venue: St Barnabas Wellbeing Centre, Hawthorn Road, Lincoln, LN2 4QX
Boston Sessions - Time: 1pm - 2.30pm Dates: Friday 22nd November 2024, Friday 14th March 2025, Friday 27th June 2025 Venue: St Barnabas Wellbeing Centre, Novak House, Endeavour Park, Wyberton Fen, Boston, PE21 7TT
Within this directory you will find information on services which have been identified as potentially beneficial in providing support or assistance to an individual effected by cancer. Although these services have initially been screened, it is down to you as an individual to be cautious of the personal information you share with the services. To know more about the services listed on this directory and how they may use your information, please read their privacy policy which can be found on their website. If you are concerned by the behaviour of any service, please contact Connect to Support directly on 0300 303 8789.