South West
| South West England - Brain Tumour Support Groups | |
| Bristol | |
| St Peter’s Hospice | |
| Charlton Road | |
| Brentry | |
| Bristol | |
| Map: | BS10 6NL |
| Contact | |
| Name: | Ann Coles at Hammer Out or Toni Lawton - Neuro-Oncology Nurse |
| Telephone: | Ann Coles - 01454 414 355/Toni Lawton - 0117 9753723 |
| Email: | support@hammerout.co.uk |
| Website: | www.hammerout.co.uk |
| or contact St Peter's Hospice direct: | |
| Telephone: | 0117 915 9400 |
| Website: | www.stpetershospice.org.uk |
| About Hammer Out | |
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Hammer Out was started in March 2002 as a small fundraising group to raise awareness of brain tumours and the needs of those affected by them as well as raising money for brain and cancer related charities.
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The name “Hammer Out” was created out of Paul’s avid support of his football team West Ham ‘The Hammers’ United - hence the claret and blue theme.
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Hammer Out is now being launched as a registered charity. While continuing to support the original aims, this will also give Hammer Out the opportunity to raise funds for very specific purposes. One such project is to establish support groups for people with brain tumours, their families and carers. The first of these groups has already been set up in the Bristol area.
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Hammer Out would like people experiencing the shock and bewilderment of the diagnosis of brain tumours to know that they are not alone and do have others to turn to.
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| About St Peter’s Hospice | |
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St Peter's Hospice's Family Liaison and Grief Support (FLAGS) service supports bereaved children, young people and their families. They also provide support to parents, guardians or relatives, of children and young people who are learning to cope with the bereavement of a significant adult.
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St Peter's Hospice offers one to one bereavement support and they also run regular groups at the Hospice for children affected by the death of a hospice patient, enabling them to process their grief in an age appropriate way.
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| Cheltenham | |
| Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice | |
| Church Road | |
| Leckhampton | |
| Cheltenham | |
| Gloucestershire | |
| Map: | GL53 0QJ |
| Contact | |
| Name: | Ann Coles at Hammer Out or Toni Lawton - Neuro-Oncology Nurse |
| Telephone: | Ann Coles - 01454 414 355 or Toni Lawton - 0117 9753723 |
| Email: | support@hammerout.co.uk |
| Website: | www.hammerout.co.uk |
| or contact Sue Ryder Care - Leckhampton Court Hospice direct: | |
| Name: | Lorraine Dixon or Helen Brewin |
| Telephone: | 01242 230199 |
| Website: | www.suerydercare.org |
| About Sue Ryder Care | |
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Sue Ryder Care - Leckhampton Court Hospice supports people with cancer and other potentially life limiting conditions.
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Sue Ryder Care aims to meet the needs of the whole person, their family and carers, with the support and expertise of their multi-professional specialist palliative care team. Patients are referred to them for the following reasons:
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Unresolved symptoms, physical, psychological, social or spiritual issues that cannot be managed adequately in other settings requiring specialist intervention from a multidisciplinary team.
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Complex palliative care needs which require reassessment and rehabilitation
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Complex needs, where the patient requires End of Life Care.
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Sue Ryder Care works in partnership with the primary health care team to support patients to be cared for in their own homes and offer a range of specialist palliative care services.
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Their Hospice at Home Service is flexible and a very responsive service aiming to compliment existing health and social care services and support patients to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
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| Exeter | |
| Force Cancer Support Centre | |
| Corner House | |
| Barrack Road | |
| Exeter | |
| Map: | EX2 5DW |
| Contact | |
| Name: | Ann Coles at Hammer Out |
| Telephone: | 01454 414 355 |
| Email: | support@hammerout.co.uk |
| Website: | www.hammerout.co.uk |
| or contact Force Cancer Support Centre direct: | |
| Name: | Robert Oliver |
| Telephone: | 01392 406151 |
| Website: | www.forcecancercharity.co.uk |
| About FORCE | |
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FORCE is an established cancer charity based in Exeter. FORCE''s work finances improvements in patient care through research, the purchase of advanced equipment and their new Information and Support Centre conveniently located in the grounds of the RD&E Hospital.
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Open every weekday, the FORCE Centre offers a relaxed and comfortable setting where you can just drop-in, sit quietly, chat with their friendly volunteers, take light refreshments or meet with their experienced staff to ask questions and discuss your needs.
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| Southampton | |
| Macmillan Centre | |
| Southampton General Hospital | |
| Tremona Road | |
| Southampton | |
| Hampshire | |
| Map: | SO16 6YD |
| Contact | |
| Name: | Ann Coles at Hammer Out |
| Telephone: | 01454 414 355 |
| Email: | support@hammerout.co.uk |
| Website: | www.hammerout.co.uk |
| or contact the Macmillan Centre direct: | |
| Telephone: | 02380 796037 |
| Website: | www.suht.nhs.uk or www.macmillan.org.uk |
| About The Macmillan Centre | |
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Each Macmillan group centre is very different, but you can expect a warm welcome from someone who has been in the group for some time, be introduced to other members, and have the opportunity to talk about yourself and your experience of cancer.
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You're not obliged or expected to talk about anything that you don't wish to discuss, and for some it takes a few visits before feeling comfortable enough to talk about personal matters.
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Some groups consist of a few people who meet regularly in someone's front room; others are much larger and may have premises or a drop-in centre. Most groups provide training for the members or volunteers in listening skills so they can give you their undivided, non-judgmental, caring attention.
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As part of the meeting, there may be an activity, a meeting, social event or a talk from am invited guest. You may be able to access support services through the group, including complementary therapies, counselling or bereavement support.
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Most groups are free, but some may charge for tea and biscuits or welcome donations for the complementary therapies or counselling they offer.
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Most groups cover all types of cancer, and also welcome carers, family and friends of people with cancer. The groups may help them come to terms with what is happening, how best to help and how to take care of themselves as well.
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Other groups are for people with a specific type of cancer such as a breast care group or a laryngectomy club and even brain cancer. |
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