The HOPE Course

HOPE is a course developed by Macmillan Cancer Support and Coventry University to support you after cancer treatment. You can share your experiences and get support from other people going through the same thing. It helps strengthen your coping skills for dealing with different problems like anxiety, fatigue and concerns for the future. So you can feel more like yourself again. HOPE is a free six week course and each session runs for two and a half hours every week.

Kettering

Start Date: Monday 5 October 2026
Time: 9.30am to 12.00pm
Location: Kettering Information & Support Centre

To register, click here

Northampton

Start Monday 7 September
Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Location: The Elgar Centre, Upton
Register here

National Online programme

There are two ways to take part in the online HOPE programme, in a Facilitated HOPE group or independently in the Self-Directed HOPE programme. Both programme options contain the same content and materials.
Find more information on the Macmillan website 

The course enables you to feel safe and supported especially being with people who have experienced the difficulties and emotional problems that a serious illness 'hits' you with. It also helps you gently move forward to look at life other than being the patient - HOPE attendee

Take Control and Move Forward with HOPE

Take Control and Move Forward with HOPE is a condensed version of the 6-week HOPE course.

The 3 hour session  covers a number of topics such as managing stress and fatigue, living a healthy lifestyle and practicing mindfulness. Take Control sessions are run throughout the year and bespoke sessions are being rolled out for specific cancer types.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday 21 September 1pm to 4pm
Friday 27 November 12pm to 3pm

All sessions are held at The Information and Support Centre, Kettering
To register for Kettering click here.