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Bath Centre for Fatigue Services

We provide specialist services for adults experiencing longstanding fatigue that is having a significant impact on daily functioning and activities. There are three strands to our Service which provide fatigue and lifestyle management for viral fatigue/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME; cancer related fatigue living with and beyond cancer and long term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis. For referral advice or for further information, please contact our team or visit our website.

01225 473 456
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/rnhrd/patients/services/fatigue_services/index.asp
 

Dorothy House Hospice Care – Central and East Mendip

If you or a loved-one has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, Dorothy House are here to offer support. We care for people with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses and we provide 80% of our services directly in the community. We provide outstanding palliative and end of life care, giving patients, their families and carers access to specialists in a range of services.

All our services are free of charge. As well as GP and health professionals – patients, families and carers can also self-refer to Dorothy House. Following an initial conversation, with the person’s consent, we will contact the patient’s GP to get the up to date information we need. This enables us to provide the right care and support needed at any particular time.

info@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk
0345 0130 555
https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/
 

Marie Curie Helper Service

This service is completely free to anyone in Somerset who has a diagnosis of any terminal illness and is over 18. The service can also support those who are caring for the person with the diagnosis. Marie Curie know the smallest things can make the biggest difference – as simple as having someone to chat with over a cup of tea, help you to get to an appointment, run an errand, or just be there to listen when you need a friendly ear.
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southwesthelper@mariecurie.org.uk
Somerset & Devon Helper Service 0800 304 7412
Helpline 0800 090 2309
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/helper-volunteers
 

Matt’s Respite Retreats-affordable breaks for those affected by cancer

Matt’s Respite Retreats is a service providing affordable breaks for those affected by cancer within Dorset, Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset.  Support for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing treatment or have received treatment within the last six months or the beneficiary is terminally ill with cancer.

mattsrespiteretreats@gmail.com
07484 154800
https://www.mattsrespiteretreats.org.uk/
 

Somerset Prostate Support Association

The Somerset Association is run by local men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. One of the objectives of the charity is to help patients and families at all stages of their cancer journey. This can be achieved by gaining knowledge from those in the group who have already experienced the traumas, the treatment decisions and set-backs. Call to find out about meeting times/dates. 4 meetings a year.

peterhopwood46@gmail.com
01458 441669
http://www.somersetprostatecancer.org.uk/
 

We Hear You (WHY) – Frome

We Hear You (WHY) provide a range of services including free, professional counselling for anyone impacted by cancer or a life-threatening condition, including Covid-19. The service is available to children, young people and adults across Mendip, Somerset and Wiltshire.

We Hear You (WHY) also run Walk and Talks, WHY Be Mindful courses, WHY Outdoors Nature Connections and The Coffee Connection in Frome.

For more information please visit their website below.

info@wehearyou.org.uk
01373 455255
https://www.wehearyou.org.uk/other-services/
 

Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly CLIC Sargent)

CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. We provide clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help them cope with cancer and get the most out of life. We are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in some cases, bereavement.

Helpline available Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm

Helpline: 0300 330 0803
https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/
 

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