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About us
Who we are
At Wessex Cancer Support our vision is a future where everyone in Wessex has access to personalised support that empowers them to live well with and beyond cancer.
Every year over 14,000 people are diagnosed with cancer within the Wessex region (Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight). A diagnosis can be a shock and have a huge impact on an entire family and Wessex Cancer Support services are available to people with cancer, and those impacted by the diagnosis and treatment of a loved one. We help and support anyone affected by cancer regardless of age, gender or type of cancer. Our dedicated team is committed to offering free support for as long as people need it, away from a hospital environment.
All our services are provided free of charge; we have four drop-in Cancer Support Centres, and we are currently rolling out local outreach projects which includes an online service. Clients visiting any of our services are welcomed by volunteer befrienders who are trained to provide information, support and a listening ear. Our Wellbeing Co-ordinator will then meet with all new clients to agree a personal treatment plan to help deal with the emotional impact of cancer, improve well-being, help with pain management and increase self-confidence. The plan could include joining a support group or having individual appointments with one of our team of specialist counsellors and therapists. We also provide health and well-being information, exercise programmes, Sing for Life Choirs, and courses to help clients live well with and beyond cancer, plus a transport service for people from the IOW and the Channel Islands visiting the mainland for cancer treatments.
The charity relies on income from donations, legacies and our 5 charity shops to fund our work.
We're a thriving regional charity with a team of committed and passionate paid staff and volunteers. We operate a flexible work environment and encourage our people to be creative and aspirational as we aim to support more people across the region who need us.
