Cancer Support Services in Portsmouth | Your Cancer Services

14 October 2022 — david-allen

Portsmouth is known as the great waterfront city and has been a Royal Navy base for centuries. As well as a strong naval history, it is also the birthplace of Charles Dickens and current home to several historic ships including the Mary Rose.

Our latest City Spotlight takes a look at cancer support services in Portsmouth.

Please note, since the introduction of some COVID-19 restrictions, the services available may be subject to change. Contact the organisations directly to find out more.

Harbour Cancer Support

Harbour Cancer Support is an independent charity in Gosport that offers practical and emotional support to anyone affected by any cancer across Southeast Hampshire. They offer counselling for people living with cancer, complementary therapies, as well as a weekly Art Therapy service. Services are by appointment as well as virtually.

Headway Portsmouth & South East Hampshire

A local charity, located at the Mountbatten Centre providing information and support to people living with brain injuries and their families and friends. Services include monthly meetings, arts and crafts, social nights and activities. It runs fundraising events and signposts to other support services in the local area.

OGC Splash

Support group for people who have, or have had, oesophageal cancer. It offers general advice, information, support and an opportunity for attendees to share their experiences with one another through a telephone call or through its buddy support program.

Mayfair Homecare

This organisation helps people with cancer who need care at home. They provide home care and support, including independent living support, preparing meals, cleaning, personal care, medication assistance, companionship, social interaction, and live in care for people across Portsmouth and the South East.

Macmillan Cancer Support Centre – Cosham

Located at Queen Alexandra Hospital this support centre, part of the world-famous Macmillan charity provides a supportive and friendly environment to relax or discuss your needs as well as information and practical advice on all aspects of living with cancer and treatments. The centre also offers complementary therapy benefits and welfare advice, workshops, wig referral scheme, counselling and courses.

Roy Castle Lung Foundation

The Portsmouth group are part of a foundation offering help around the UK. You can get useful information and practical advice about lung cancer, including meeting others who have been affected, experts in the field, bereavement support and advice, information days, and support to quit smoking. Located at The Drayton Centre, the group meets on the 1^st Tuesday of every month. 

If you have used or know of any cancer support services in Portsmouth or beyond, visit our website to add a service to our Cancer Care Map.