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.
Other Support for You CTSL page
Information and Support - Providers Directory,
Information and Support - Activities & Events Directory
Useful links to further information on Cancer specific support groups and projects within Lincolnshire are below:-
HOPE
HOPE is a free six-week course which provides useful skills and ways of coping that can help them manage their lives after cancer.
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.
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
Lung Cancer Support Group, Breath of Hope
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
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 21st August 2025 Venue: St Barnabas Wellbeing Centre, Hawthorn Road, Lincoln, LN2 4QX
Boston Sessions - available at St Barnabas Wellbeing Centre, Novak House, Endeavour Park, Wyberton Fen, Boston, PE21 7TT
