SOUTH EAST CANCER HELP CENTRE

Who we are

SECHC aims to give any person affected by cancer an opportunity to explore ways which may help them to cope with their situation. Confidentiality is always maintained. The Centre aims to respect and support them in the choices they make and to provide individual and group support, complementary therapies and information within a friendly, caring environment. These services have local NHS recognition.

Our policy is to provide time and support in addition to that available from healthcare professionals at a nominal cost to the Member. We give information but not advice about cancer and its treatment.

Our strategy is to remain a well managed independent charity, staffed predominantly by trained Volunteers, with professional guidance and support. We aim to be well known and respected in our community. We seek to retain sufficient financial reserves to cope with fluctuations in fundraising and grant aid.
 

Our Mission and Values

Our Mission

• To help as many people as possible with, or affected by, cancer cope with their situation by providing them with a range of high quality support services including: complementary therapies, counselling, support groups and other therapeutic activities, in a caring, friendly and supportive environment
• To ensure that as many who might need our support know about us and are encouraged to contact us and benefit from all the help we can provide
   

Our Values

• The welfare of our members is our paramount consideration and this reflects itself in everything we do. As a progressive organisation we will always develop and adapt to the needs of our members
• We are inclusive, everyone is welcome and nobody is discriminated against
• We treat everyone with dignity and their views and choices are respected
• We aim for the highest standards in everything we do; our therapies and counselling are delivered by professionally qualified practitioners
• We maintain confidentiality at all times
   

Our Objectives and Plans

Our Key Objectives

• To offer an unrivalled service to our area and increase the number of members we attract and are able to support
• To develop and improve the range of services and support we offer
• To extend the reach of our services
• To develop and support staff and volunteers through training where required to ensure our services operate to the highest standards
• To achieve and prudently manage the income necessary to achieve these objectives