Mission Remission
Laura’s story Laura Fulcher founded Mission Remission following her own battle with bowel cancer in 2013. It took 15 months of searching for a diagnosis. At only 29 years old, her symptoms were initially dismissed as irritable bowel syndrome. Once diagnosed, major...
How to cope in a heatwave
In recent years we have been experiencing unusually high temperatures and whilst this may be welcomed by some, if you have cancer the heat can affect you differently to normal. The side effects of treatment can make it harder to keep hydrated or to regulate your body...
Insomnia and Cancer
Finding it difficult to sleep when you have cancer can be a common problem, you are not alone. It could be a side effect from treatment, caused by anxiety and worry about your diagnosis or how you will cope, or you may just be too tired to sleep. Whatever the cause,...
Getting the most out of your doctors appointments
Getting a doctors appointment can be difficult, so it’s important to make the most of your appointment. Here’s a few tips to help you get the most out of your time with your healthcare professional: - * Prepare in advance - write down any questions or concerns you...
Finished Cancer Treatment – What Now?
Life after cancer treatment ends can be a difficult time. Many people think that you can go back to normal, but things may feel very different to the "old you" and things may never be the same again. You may experience mixed emotions like relief, anxiety, and...
Eat Well During Cancer
A practical guide for people living with cancer, offering tips on eating well to manage common side effects of cancer and treatment. Eat well during cancer is a practical, evidence-based guide to help you feel more confident about what to eat to help you manage common...
Thinking Ahead Programme
An online wellbeing course for people living with incurable cancer and their family members across Harrogate, Calderdale & Huddersfield, Leeds & Mid Yorkshire NHS Hospital Trusts What is the Thinking Ahead programme? Thinking Ahead is a Health and Wellbeing...
Exercise Retreat Available to Breast Cancer Patients
After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Abcdiagnosis is an organisation and network offering peer to peer support for people with breast cancer. Aiming to reduce fear, anxiety and isolation, while supporting them to resume normal life, living both with and beyond cancer. You...
Healthcare Jargon Buster Dictionary
The Patients Association have very kindly put together a jargon buster dictionary designed to give straight forward explanations for many healthcare terms. The document was developed by their lived experience advisory panel, Patient Voices Matter. During its meetings,...
What to do in a power cut
A power cut can be a bit of an inconvenience, but for some people who rely on a constant electricity supply to stay alive, a power cut can be extremely stressful and challenging. It could be that you need a fridge at all times to keep medication in, a stairlift, hoist...
Active Together
FREE fitness, nutrition and wellbeing support. Research has shown that regular exercise before, during and after cancer treatment can lead to improved recovery, increased survival and help reduce the risk of cancer coming back. Active Together offers free,...
Something To Look Forward To
Free Gifts and Experiences for people financially affected by cancer A charity website supporting people with cancer and their families to access a variety of gifts generously donated by people and companies. Website: https://somethingtolookforwardto.org.uk/...
5k Your Way
5k Your Way – a community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event on the last Saturday of the month. WHO’S IT...
Supporting Someone You Know Through Cancer
Thank you to Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance for allowing us to share this document. Supporting someone you know through cancer
Complementary Therapies
The term complementary therapy covers a wide range of health related practices, not taught at a conventional medical school, which are used alongside conventional cancer treatments. They are not given with the aim of curing disease but rather to support physical,...
Its ok not to be ok
Let me introduce myself. My name is Zoe and I am a woman of many cancer hats. Teenage ovarian cancer survivor, single-mother breast cancer patient, co-founder and chair of Breast Friends York breast cancer support group, former Trustee of Yorkshire Cancer Community...
Helping yourself – relaxation, meditation and mindfulness.
Many of us are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety during lockdown, separated from our friends and family and unsure what the future holds. Here, former Yorkshire Cancer Community trustee Sheila Smith, a Shiatsu practitioner, explores how you can help yourself...
Sitting with Grief video – offering help and support on how to support someone who is grieving
What to do in a powercut, and Northern Powergrid’s Priority Services
The Prince of Wales Hospice have created a range of wellbeing videos on the following topics: –
- Managing breathlessness
- Managing fatigue
- Reducing the risk of falling
- Craft group for your wellbeing (including testimonials)
- Chair based exercise group (including testimonials)
- Bathing service at the Prince of Wales Hospice
- Wellbeing services at the Prince of Wales Hospice
- Ducks in a row
- Complimentary therapy (including testimonial)
The West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance have created a series of videos to help people affected by cancer understand the support which may be available to them in their local community.
The West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance have created a range of videos to show what is on offer locally for: –
- Emotional support and cancer
- Prehabilitation, physical activity and cancer
- Cancer and fatigue
- Cancer and dementia
Visit their webiste HERE to find out more.
Barnsley Carers & Loved Ones Cancer Support Group
Our group is a welcoming social and peer support space for carers, loved ones, relatives and friends of those living with cancer, or affected by cancer. The group is also open to those who have sadly lost someone to cancer, offering a safe space to talk, connect with others who understand, and access support.
📍 Our monthly meeting locations:
• 1st Tuesday (6PM) – BHF Priory Centre, Lundwood, S71 5PN
• 2nd Monday (2PM) – St John’s Community Centre, Penistone, S36 6AR
• 3rd Tuesday (2PM) – BHF Priory Centre, Lundwood, S71 5PN
💬 Stay connected:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558515519791
Private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/341960962210517
To see a schedule of upcoming activities, click the relevant centre below:-
Cancer Support Yorkshire
Bradford – Unit 90, Carlisle Business Centre, 60 Carlisle Road, Manningham, Bradford BD8 8BD
Skipton – Armoury House, 45a Otley Street, Skipton BD23 1EL
We offer the following one to one support (by appointment only)
- Counselling
- face to face in Bradford and Skipton
- telephone
- zoom
- EFT
- face to face in Bradford
- telephone
- zoom
- Rieki
- face to face in Bradford and Skipton
- telephone
- Complementary Therapies
- Bradford and Skipton
If you wish to get in touch, you can either call 01274 776688, or e-mail us at support@csyorkshire.org.uk
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust – Wellbeing Walk
As part of our Macmillan Information and Support Service, we offer wellbeing walks to anyone affected by cancer.
Our walks take place at Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. Walkers meet at the conservatory at 10:15am for a 10:30am start. Following a gentle walk, we head for a coffee and catch up. Everyone affected by cancer is welcome to join us, our volunteers will make you feel extremely welcomed. The guided walk is free, however those attending will be required to pay for their own drinks if they wish to have one.
If you wish to get in touch, you can either call 01422 222709 or 01484 34361, or e-mail us at cancer.information@nhs.net
The Crafty Creatives – Nature for Wellbeing
This 12 week programme is for anyone who would benefit from time out in nature, with like-minded people, in a safe and welcoming environment.
Supporting mental health & emotional wellbeing, cancer support and recovery, stress, anxiety and low mood, building confidence, self-connection, community and a sense of belonging.
There’s guided nature walks, creative nature crafts and time to pause and reflect in nature, all in a supportive group setting.
Find out more by emailing thecraftycreatives@gmail.com or visit their website at www.thecraftycreatives.com
Green Space Summer
Where: Mayors Walk, Pontefract WF8 1DY
Location – what 3 words – Kicks.Itself.Logs
Living with and beyond cancer, you, your carers, friends and staff are all welcome.
Relax, de-stress, and come along to the bowling green in the Pontefract Valley Gardens. Only 50 yards from Pontefract Hospital.
Relax in the sunshine (hopefully), have a cuppa, maybe play garden games or try the crown green bowling (we have the equipment). A place for an informal chat and swap stories.
Tea, coffee and possibly cakes provided.
We will be open from 12pm – 2pm on the 4th Friday of the month during Summer.
Dates for 2026: –
April 24th (the cherry blossom avenue is a great sight)
May 29th, June 26th, July 24th, August 28th and September 25th
Knowing your rights and accessing support as a patient
Many patients are unaware of their rights and the additional support available to them as they navigate their healthcare journey. Alongside dealing with your medical condition, you may also face non-medical issues, such as worrying about everyday essentials like healthy food, household bills or housing. All these things can have a negative impact on your health.
We’ve developed a factsheet and an animation covering what patients need to know about their rights, how to manage healthcare appointments and care, and what benefits and support may be available.
These resources were developed as part of our project on how social and economic factors affect the health of people living with blood disorders and/or cancer, however the guidance developed from the report is relevant for all patients.
This project was funded by a grant from Bristol Myers Squibb.
Live Well Leeds – Dosti Group
Where: Scouts Hut 17th South West Leeds (St Bartholomews & St.Mary), Wesley Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 1SR
What is it? Dosti means friendship in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Gujarati. This a wellbeing support group for South Asian women, and we offer culturally appropriate activities to help improve your wellbeing and mental health. Our staff speak various community languages. The Dosti group is a safe and confidential service.
When? The group meets every Thursday 10am – 12.30pm. Free lunch is provided.
How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email info@LiveWellLeeds.org.uk
Mission Remission
You’re reaching the end of treatment and cancer turned your world upside down. Now you’re supposed to get back to a life that isn’t the same as it used to be. The truth is, life after cancer is hard. The world expects you to bounce back, but everything feels different—your body, your mind, your life.
Mission Remission is a community who share stories, tips, and support to make life beyond cancer a little less scary and a lot more hopeful. Activities include: –
Mission Possible – A free online exercise programme for people living beyond cancer.
Wellbeing Workshops – Free, one-off workshops, talks and Q&A sessions led by health and wellbeing professionals.
Recovery café – A monthly online meeting place for cancer survivors to chat about issues such as the side effects of treatment, worries or wins in a confidential and totally informal setting. Upcoming meetings: –
18 August 2026 – 7pm – 8pm – Peer support from survivors who “get it”. In this peer support session, with cancer coach Kirstie Blanchette, we’ll chat about the importance of self compassion. You can share your own experiences, or simply listen – you’ve found the right place.
1 September 2026 – 3pm – 4pm – Coping with hormonal side effects after treatment. Join NHS GP and cancer coach Dr Suze Mellor, and explore the hormonal side effects of cancer treatment experienced by both women and men, and practical ways to manage and cope with the changes they bring.
For more information and to book on, visit their website https://mission-remission.com/
Shantona Women’s and Family Services
Where: Shepherds Lane, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5AW
We offer a unique range of support services focused on empowering women and strengthening families.
Our diverse support services reach out to over 26 different communities, and our experienced team of staff and volunteers are also from a diversity of cultural backgrounds, speaking over 14 different languages between them.
Activities include: –
Health and wellbeing 121 sessions (ladies only) on Tuesdays 9am – 2pm @ Haven Building – contact hajirah@shantona.co.uk
Mental health and wellbeing coffee morning (ladies only) on Wednesdays 9am – 12pm @ Haven Building – contact hajirah@shantona.co.uk
Listening circle (ladies only) on first Friday of each month 11am – 1pm @ Haven Building – contact naggina@shantona.co.uk
St Bernard Support
St Bernard Support is a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides support and assistance to people affected by life-limiting illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.
We work with individuals and partner organisations across the country in providing support for people and their families to understand and manage their personal finances when affected by life-limiting illness.