Wessex Cancer Trust

Who we are

Wessex Cancer Trust was created to provide relief for those with cancer as well as their family members. 

The Trust was formed in a portakabin on the site of The Royal South Hants Hospital in 1981 by a small group of medical professionals. During the first 30 years, the Trust was focused on raising funds for major projects and research taking place throughout the Wessex region. This included funding breast cancer nurses, ground-breaking research into pioneering treatments and numerous appeals for hospital wards and equipment.

Improving the lives of people affected by cancer has always been at the heart of our work. So in 2012 it was a natural progression for us to start delivering community based services, close to people’s homes. The Trust has developed rapidly over recent years and now has seven Cancer Support Centres, along with a range of other non-clinical support services.

The whole team is immensely proud of what we have achieved over the past 35 years and we are very grateful to everyone who has contributed to the charity’s journey.

Wessex Cancer Trust believes that there should be help and support available to everyone living with cancer, when and where they need it.

Every year around 23,000 people are diagnosed with cancer within the Wessex region. A diagnosis can be a shock and have a huge impact on an entire family. Wessex Cancer Trust helps and supports anyone affected by cancer regardless of age, gender or type of cancer.  Our dedicated team are committed to offering free support for as long as people need it, away from a hospital environment. 

At all our cancer Support Centres, clients are welcomed by volunteer befrienders who are equipped to provide information, support and a listening ear. A team of specialist counsellors are on hand help deal with the emotional impact of cancer, and complementary therapies aim to improve well-being, help with pain management and increase self-confidence. 

We provide health and well-being information, exercise programmes and courses to help you move on from cancer.

Each year Wessex Cancer Trust reaches over 8,000 people in the local community.

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