MESOTHELIOMA CANCER
INFORMATION ON MESOTHELIOMA CANCER
MESOTHELIOMA CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
MESOTHELIOMA CANCER LIFE STORIES
Information on Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma Cancer Charities
Charities are a great resource to help support you or your loved ones on your cancer journey. They can offer information and support in a variety of ways, practical, physical, emotional and financial. Some offer helplines, with access to medically-trained staff, and others fund research into finding a cure or better treatment for cancer. Please see below some charities that offer help.
SARAG Yorkshire and Humberside Asbestos Support
SARAG is a charity dedicated to helping people suffering from asbestos related diseases, and their families, throughout Yorkshire, Humberside, and North Nottinghamshire. We provide a wide range of specialist services which are completely free and confidential and...
The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund
We are an independent charity raising funds for research and the care of people with mesothelioma. Telephone: 0114 274 4420 Website: https://www.junehancockfund.org Address: The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund, Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, S3...
Mesothelioma UK
Mesothelioma UK is a national resource centre dedicated to providing free specialist information, support & improved care and treatment for all patients and carers affected by the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Telephone: 0800 169 2409...
Other Useful Resources for Mesothelioma Cancer
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Find a support group for Mesothelioma Cancer
It can be really useful to speak to other people who know how you are feeling because they have been there too. Speaking to those who have a lived experience of cancer can be a great source of comfort. Many support groups also invite speakers or have medical staff in attendance, so can be a great resource to help you on your cancer journey. Here are some local support groups you may be interested in.
Mesothelioma Support Yorkshire (Messy)
We meet every month on Fridays between 2 – 4pm. Meetings will alternate between face to face meetings at Park Plaza and virtual via zoom.
SARAG Bradford – Support & Social Group
A friendly support and social group for anyone affected by asbestos related disease; family members/carers etc are also very welcome to attend.
Our groups provide the opportunity to have a good chat and to share experiences and advice with people who understand, in an informal setting. SARAG staff and other professionals will be in attendance to offer support and to answer any questions you may have. We also have speakers on relevant subjects at some of our meetings.
A complimentary lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month.
Time: 12-2pm
Parking onsite/nearby and public transport nearby.
For further information or to join us, please email our Activity and Support Worker, Wendy Benfold, on wendy@saragasbestossupport.org or call/text on 07783 510265
SARAG Doncaster – Social Group
Website: https://www.saragasbestossupport.org
Our groups provide the opportunity to have a good chat and to share experiences and advice with people
who understand, in an informal setting. SARAG staff and other professionals will be in attendance to offer
support and to answer any questions you may have. We also have speakers on relevant subjects at some of our meetings.
A complimentary lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. Time 12pm – 2pm.
Parking available and public transport nearby.
For further information or to join us, please email our Activity and Support Worker, Wendy Benfold, on wendy@saragasbestossupport.org or call/text on 07783 510265
SARAG Hull – Social Lunch Group
A friendly support and social group for anyone affected by asbestos related disease; family members/carers etc are also very welcome to attend.
Our groups provide the opportunity to have a good chat and to share experiences and advice with people who understand, in an informal setting. SARAG staff and other professionals will be in attendance to offer support and to answer any questions you may have. We also have speakers on relevant subjects at some of our meetings.
A complimentary lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month.
Time: 12-2pm
Parking available and public transport nearby.
For further information or to join us, please email our Activity and Support Worker, Wendy Benfold, on wendy@saragasbestossupport.org or call/text on 07783 510265
SARAG Online Bereavement Peer Support Group
We meet fortnightly online via Zoom; meetings take place every other Thursday, 10 – 11.30am (day and
time could be subject to change depending on service need). The group is open to those living in the Yorkshire & Humberside area.
Full one-to-one support is available if you are unfamiliar with using Zoom.
For further information or to join us, please email our Bereavement & Family Support worker, Deb Williams at deb@saragasbestossupport.org or you can call/text her on 07714172416.
SARAG Online Social Group
A small, friendly social group for people who have been diagnosed with an asbestos related disease. An opportunity to have a good chat and to share experiences and advice with people who understand.
We meet on the second Monday of each month via ZOOM 12:30 – 1:30 (day and time could be subject to change depending on service needs).
For further information or to join us, please email our Activity & Support Worker, Wendy Benfold, on wendy@saragasbestossupport.org or call/text on 07783 510265.
SARAG Sheffield – Bereavement Support Group
We would like to invite you to come along to our small, friendly, support and social group dedicated specifically to people who have been bereaved by asbestos related disease. We are here to listen and to provide support within a safe space and to provide the opportunity to chat to others who understand.
Please come along and join us. A complimentary lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Time: 12 – 2pm
Free and accessible parking onsite and public transport nearby.
If you’d like to chat to us to find out more or would like to confirm your attendance, please contact our Bereavement and Family Support Worker, Deb Williams, on 07714172416 or Deb@saragasbestossupport.org
SARAG Sheffield – Social Lunch Group
A friendly support and social group for anyone affected by asbestos related disease; family members/carers etc are also very welcome to attend.
Our groups provide the opportunity to have a good chat and to share experiences and advice with people who understand, in an informal setting. SARAG staff and other professionals will be in attendance to offer support and to answer any questions you may have. We also have speakers on relevant subjects at some of our meetings.
A complimentary lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Time: 12 – 2pm
Free and accessible parking onsite and public transport nearby.
For further information or to join us, please email our Activity and Support Worker, Wendy Benfold, on wendy@saragasbestossupport.org or call/text on 07783 510265
SARAG Wakefield – Bereavement Support Group
We would like to invite you to come along to our small, friendly, support and social group dedicated specifically to people who have been bereaved by asbestos related disease. We are here to listen and to provide support within a safe space and to provide the opportunity to chat to others who understand.
Please come along and join us. A complimentary lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. Time: 12 – 2pm
Venue: St Swithun’s Community Centre, Arncliffe Rd, Wakefield, WF1 4RR
If you’d like to join us, please email Deb@saragasbestossupport.org or call 07714 172416.
SARAG York – Social Group
A friendly support and social group for anyone affected by asbestos related disease; family members/carers etc are also very welcome to attend.
Our groups provide the opportunity to have a good chat and to share experiences and advice with people who understand, in an informal setting. SARAG staff and other professionals will be in attendance to offer support and to answer any questions you may have. We also have speakers on relevant subjects at some of our meetings.
A complimentary lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Meeting on the third Monday of each month.
Time: 12-2pm
Situated next to a large car park and with public transport close by.
For further information or to join us, please email our Activity and Support Worker, Wendy Benfold, on wendy@saragasbestossupport.org or call/text on 07783 510265
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