Finding the Right Support for You
At Heartburn Cancer UK, we understand that navigating a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. While we specialise in oesophageal cancer, we recognise the importance of comprehensive support.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of trusted cancer support organisations across the UK.
Whether you’re seeking emotional guidance, practical assistance, or information tailored to your specific needs, these organisations are here to help you and your loved ones through every step of your journey.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK conducts research, both with its own staff and grant-funded researchers. It also provides information about cancer, runs campaigns to raise awareness, and influences public policy.
Call: 020 7242 0200
Visit: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that helps everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support.
Call: 0808 808 00 00
Visit: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help
World Cancer Research Fund
World Cancer Research Fund is a charity that provides information and advice about nutrition, physical activity and cancer. They also have a helpline run by dietitians.
Call: 0333 034 1988 (Helpline open Tuesdays 12pm – 2pm and Thursdays 6pm to 8pm)
Email: helpline@wcrf.org
Visit: https://www.wcrf-uk.org/health-advice-and-support/living-with-cancer/
Maggies
Maggie’s provides free expert practical and psychological support to people with cancer and their family and friends, following the ideas about cancer care originally laid out by Maggie Keswick Jencks. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, Maggie’s are places with expert staff on hand to offer the support people need.
Call: 0300 123 1801
Email: enquiries@maggies.org
Visit: https://www.maggies.org/
Young Lives vs Cancer
This fantastic charity helps children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them.
Call: 0300 303 5220
Email: GetSupport@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
Visit: https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/
Shine Cancer Support
Shine support adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have experienced a cancer diagnosis.
Phone: 07804 479 413
Email: hi@shinecancersupport.org
Visit: https://shinecancersupport.org/
Northern Ireland
Action Cancer – Northern Ireland
Action Cancer provides prevention, detection and support in Northern Ireland. Through health promotion and improvement programmes, digital breast screening, health checks and support and therapeutic services, they help save lives and support people across NI.
Call: 028 9080 3344
Email: info@actioncancer.org
Visit: https://actioncancer.org/
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland provide care and support services for cancer patients and their families; they also offer a range of cancer prevention programmes to help people lessen their risk of getting cancer.
Call: Cancer nurse helpline 0800 783 3339 Monday – Friday 9am to 1pm
Email: nurseline@cancerfocusni.org
Visit: http://www.cancerfocusni.org/
OCF
The OCF are the national charity for Oesophageal Cancer in Ireland. Bringing the good fight to a bad cancer. They foster a culture of partnership by working directly with people affected by Oesophageal Cancer, their families, clinicians, researchers, volunteers and other support and advocacy organisations to improve the experiences of and outcomes for people with Oesophageal Cancer.
Call: +353 86 069 7328
Visit: https://ocf.ie/
OGCancerNI
OGCancerNI was set up in 2018 specifically to benefit patients and families affected by Oesophago-gastric cancer in Northern Ireland.
Call: 07568 157450
Email: info@ogcancerni.com
Visit: https://ogcancerni.com/
Scotland
Cancer Card Scotland
Cancer Card Scotland provide a compassionate, personalised service that connects people affected by cancer with the right support, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Email: support@cancercard.org.uk
Visit: https://www.cancercard.org.uk/
Wales
Lingen Davies
Lingen Davies is a cancer charity which was launched in 1979 to bring cancer services closer to the people of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid-Wales. Since then, we estimate that more than 100,000 people have had their cancer treatment and care improved as a direct impact of our work and cancer appeals.
Newtown offlce: 01686 449464
Telford office: 01952 973712
Visit: https://www.lingendavies.co.uk/
Tenovous Cancer Care Wales
Tenovus Cancer Care support anyone affected by cancer, they are proud to give help, hope and a voice to people affected by cancer across Wales.
Call: 0808 808 1010
Visit: https://www.tenovuscancercare.org.uk/
Employment
Working With Cancer
Working With Cancer helps employees, employers, the self-employed, job seekers and carers to manage cancer and work. They provide coaching support and advice for the person with cancer and also for their partners.
Visit:Â https://workingwithcancer.co.uk/
Exercise
Move Against Cancer
Move Against Cancer is a charity that offer exercise programmes and online resources for people with cancer.
Visit: https://www.moveagainstcancer.org/
Dietary Information
The British Dietetic Association
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is the only body in the UK representing the whole of the dietetic workforce. The website provides a large amount of information for anyone interested in food and nutrition
Email: info@bda.uk.com
Tel: 0121 200 8080
Visit: https://www.bda.uk.com/about-dietetics.html
Guts
Guts UK provides expert patient information and support for digestive conditions and symptoms affecting the gut, liver and pancreas. For information, support or guidance about digestive conditions and symptoms, contact Guts UK Helpline Mon-Fri 10am-2pm.
Call: 0300 102 4887 (helpline)
Contact Us Page: https://gutscharity.org.uk/contact-us/
Or webform: https://gutscharity.org.uk/helpline/
Email: helpline@gutscharity.org.uk
Address: 2 St Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LB
Carer Support
Carers First
Carers First works with over 39,000 unpaid carers, providing practical information and support; making it easier for them to continue living their lives to the fullest.
Call: 0300 303 1555
Email: hello@carersfirst.org.uk
Visit: https://www.carersfirst.org.uk/
Carers UK
Carers UK makes life better for carers.
Call: 020 7378 4999
Email: info@carersuk.org
Visit: https://www.carersuk.org/
Mobilise
Provides guides to all aspects of caring including financial and emotional help. It also hosts regular online meet ups giving carers a chance to meet others with shared experiences.
Visit: https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/
Discounts For Carers
Exclusive discounts, cashback & vouchers for Carers & Care Workers.
For care assistants, live-in carers, those that care for loved ones, and everyone in between.
Visit: https://discountsforcarers.com/
Pets
The Cinnamon Trust
The national charity for older people, the terminally ill and their pets. The Cinnamon Trust provide hands on assistance to pet owners across the country when any aspect of day to day care poses a problem.
Visit:Â The Cinnamon Trust
General
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
The people’s champion, CAB give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
They help everyone who needs it with practical advice you can really trust. Their national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.