Local Cancer Support Groups

There are a number of local cancer support groups in Northamptonshire, you can find out more information on them below:
 

The Dunstone Bennett Complementary Centre

In 2009 the Facefax Association charity extended its services and opened The Dunstone Bennett Complementary Centre which offers support for people in Northamptonshire on a journey through any type of cancer.The complementary health centre is run by a team of dedicated volunteers who work closely with medical staff at Northampton General Hospital and Macmillan, providing services for cancer patients, their family members, loved ones and carers.
 
Services offered: Reiki; Indian Head Massage; Reflexology; Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage; Beauty Treatments & Advice; Counselling; Art Workshops; Support Groups.
 
Address: 38 Billing Rd, Northampton, NN1 5DQ 
Telelphone: 01604 635889
 

Cynthia Spencer

Peer Enjoyment Programme

The Peer Enjoyment Afternoons offer a supportive environment for patients to participate in a range of leisure activities to maximise enjoyment and quality of life. Staff and volunteers provide a friendly welcome with plenty of laughter and emotional support. Volunteers run activities with support of the Wellbeing at Cynthia Spencer Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist and rehabilitation assistant
 
Requires clinican or CNS referral on to programme. Please speak to your clinician or CNS if you are interested in attending this programme.

Wellbeing for carers

Wellbeing Drop-In session on 2nd Wednesday of the month: 10.00am - 11.30am
  • Health and Wellbeing for Carers / Family members
  • Specialist & Confidential Benefits Advice by Community Law Service (every month)
  • Power of Attorney/Wills
  • Relaxation and Complementary Therapy
Come and find out about Wellbeing at Cynthia Spencer and the sessions we offer. If you would like to talk with someone confidentially for advice and support, or just a friendly chat and some information, you are welcome.
 
Also includes: Family and Friends Support Group.
 
In conjunction with Northamptonshire Carers.
 
Address: The Wellbeing Centre, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Manfield Health Campus, Kettering Road, Northampton, NN3 6NP
Telephone: 03000 271270
 

Breast Cancer

Breast Friends Northampton

Breast Friends Northampton is run by women who have been through a breast cancer diagnosis. We are a Northampton based support group for people affected by breast cancer by people affected by breast cancer.

We meet locally at the Dapper Sandwich, 7-9pm every first Wednesday of the month.

Address: Dapper Sandwich Co., 2015 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1 4ED
Telephone: 07582 394956 
 
This page has been created by Northampton and Kettering General Hospital in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.