As well as Anthony Nolan, there are lots of other charities and organisations which provide information and support that may be useful to anyone having a stem cell transplant and their families.
ACLT (Afro-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust)
Promotes bone marrow and blood donation and provides information about leukaemia, other blood diseases and treatments.
Aplastic Anaemia Trust
Provides information and support for people with aplastic anaemia and their families. Also runs a 'buddying' scheme.
Blood Cancer UK
Information about all types of blood cancer, including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Find out more about counselling and psychotherapy and find an accredited therapist in your area.
Cancer Central
Locate cancer services near you from point of diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.
Carers UK
Expert information, advice and support if you are caring for someone.
Children with Cancer
Provides information on childhood cancers as well as practical support like fun days and holidays for children with cancer.
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)
The national association of healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and care of children and young teenagers with cancer, offering support and information.
Citizens Advice
Provide free, confidential, independent advice on a variety of issues including financial, legal, housing and employment issues.
CML Support (chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Online patient support group for chronic myeloid leukaemia patients, their families, and carers.
Contact
Advice and support for parents of children with health problems or disabilities, including information on benefits and services you are entitled to. They also have local support centres.
Gene People
Support for people affected by a genetic disorder and their families.
GOV.uk
Official Government Information on your employment and benefit rights.
healthtalk
Lets you share in other people's experiences of health and illness. You can watch or listen to videos of the interviews, read about people's experiences and find reliable information about conditions, treatment choices and support.
Leukaemia Care
Information about leukaemia and a 24-hour careline, live chat and one-to-one phone buddy support.
Lymphoma Action
Information about lymphoma, a freephone helpline, support groups, online community and buddy scheme.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Providing practical, medical and financial support and campaigning for better cancer care.
Myeloma UK
Information about living with myeloma, a free infoline, support groups and discussion forum.
Patient
Information on conditions and treatments for a range of illnesses.
Immunodeficiency UK
Supporting families affected by primary immune deficiencies.
Rainbow Trust
Support for families of children with life threatening illnesses.
Review of Informed Choice for Cancer Registration
Recommendations and advice on the use of your data on the central NHS cancer registry.
Teenage Cancer Trust
Support to improve the lives of teenagers and young adults with cancer.
Turn2Us
National charity providing financial support for anyone struggling with money, including advice on benefits and grants.
Young Lives vs Cancer
Offers a range of services for children affected by cancer and their families, including a telephone helpline for emotional support and practical advice.
Bereavement
If you or a family member are dealing with bereavement, we have an extensive list of support services on our Bereavement page.
- If you feel we’ve missed any key organisations from this contacts list, or any of our information is inaccurate, please let us know: patientinfo@anthonynolan.org
Information published: 14/01/22
Next review due: 14/01/25
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