Useful Contacts
You may like to try some these organisations, we have found them useful. Macmillan Cancer Support - improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. www.macmillan.org.uk Tel: 0808 808 00 00 Sara Lee Trust - provides specialist counselling, complementary therapies and creative therapies to people in Hastings and Rother living through cancer and other life threatening illnesses, with support for their families and carers. All support provided by the Trust is free of charge. www.saraleetrust.org Tel: 01424 456608 Breast Cancer Now - is the leading provider of breast cancer information and support across the UK. It is committed to providing accessible, high quality services for everyone affected by breast cancer. All services are free and include a helpline, website publications and practical emotional support. www.breastcancernow.org Nicola Jane – The UK's leading Mastectomy wear specialists, based in Chichester, are able to offer the widest selection of pocketed mastectomy bras, prostheses and pocketed mastectomy swimwear in the latest style, suitable for all types of breast surgery. A small, family-run business that has been helping to rebuild their customer's confidence and restore femininity for over 32 years. www.nicolajane.com email: info@nicolajane.com Tel: 0845 2657595 Trendco - established in 1965, Trendco, based in Brighton, is one the the UK's largest suppliers of wigs and hairpieces, they are proud of their longstanding reputation for excellence in the hair-loss market. www.trendco.co.uk Tel: 01273 778516 A Touch of Glamour - based locally in Little Common. Suppliers of top quality wigs scarfs & accesories Professional & friendly service Tel: 01424 845041 Flat Friends - Flat Friends UK is dedicated to supporting women who have had mastectomy surgery without breast reconstruction, including those who may face such decisions now or in the future, due to either a breast cancer diagnosis or preventative surgery. We believe living without reconstruction is a positive outcome.www.flatfriends.org.uk
Amoena – for bras and other products for those who have undergone full or partial mastectomy, or have had reconstruction, also produces a free magazine that tackles the topics you really want to know about. www.amoena.co.uk Tel: 0845 072 4023 (freephone enquiry line) AmpleBosom – bras, plus size swimwear & lingerie. Designer lingerie and bras for women with a fuller figure to order online. www.amplebosom.com Tel:01439 798 388 Woman Zone UK - a range of breast prosthesis and prostheses for post-operative mastectomy. Woman Zone UK is a leading UK supplier of post-operative mastectomy bras, mastectomy swimwear. www.woman-zone.co.uk email: sales@woman-zone.co.uk Tel: 01925 220 932 Lymphoedema Support Network - The Lymphoedema Support Network is a national charity that provides information and support to people with lymphoedema. It runs a telephone helpline, produces a quarterly newsletter and a wide range of fact sheets. www.lymphoedema.org Tel: 020 7351 4480Insurewith.com - A website created by someone with secondary breast cancer.
Insurewith.com
Tel: 0333 005 1066 Mia - specialists in travel insurance for those with medical conditions. www.miatravelinsurance.co.uk Tel: 01268 782745 World First Travel Insurance - a personal recommendation from one of our members. Detailed medical questionnaire required, but competitive prices.www.world-first.co.uk
Tel: 03450 708902 Wolo Foundation - offering help to families in Sussex affected by cancer wolofoundation.org email: contact@wolofoundation.org Brighter Outlook Physical Activity Programme – free physical activity support from our friendly specialist coaches to help you get active, stay active and feel good through cancer and beyond. We offer one-to-one support for up to 12 months, as well as classes such as circuits, yoga and seated exercise. For more information on how our Brighter Outlook physical activity coaches can support you, or to refer yourself. Tel: 01273 668591 or email: brighteroutlook@albioninthecommunity.org.uk www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk/brighter-outlook Age Concern Eastbourne - offers a wide range of information and support services, if you are affected and aged over 50. It has a room with information from Macmillan and other sources at The William and Patricia Venton Centre, Junction Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3QY Tel: 01323 638474 Macmillan Buddies – can match you with someone who understands what you’re going through. Your volunteer buddy will connect with you once a week, ready to talk about how you are feeling and your support needs. They can also let you know about all the Macmillan services, how they can help, to make sure you don’t face cancer alone. Register your interest in having a buddy using the form on Macmillan website or call free phone number 0808 808 00 00 www.macmillan.org.uk/forms/macmillan-buddies Care for the Carers - is the carers centre for East Sussex. If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without your help, Care for the Carers provides free practical and emotional advice that can help you navigate and access the range of services available locally. They also offer support groups, activities, events and training. Tel: 01323 738390 info@cftc.org.uk www.cftc.org.uk Hair Reborn - offers haircare support and advice to help people prepare and feel more confident going through hair loss due to cancer treatment. In East Sussex, Hair Reborn partners with a salon in Eastbourne and can up to 3 salon visits to help people achieve a new manageable hairstyle and regain confidence and self esteem www.hairreborn.org Tel: 07732 086 520 Look Good, Feel Better - an international cancer charity that helps boost the physical and emotional well being through skin care and grooming workshops. Great practical advice from experts in their field. www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk info@lgfb.co.uk Tel 01372 747 500 Chemo Headwear - Chemo Headwear are committed to helping anyone going through chemotherapy, alopecia and other medical hair loss issues. Their beautiful handmade headscarves, bandannas, turbans or hats will make you feel instantly pretty & feminine. www.chemoheadwear.co.uk Tel: 01798 861501
For more information about this group please email us on: info@1066pinkladies.org.uk
Hastings and Bexhill Area Breast Cancer Support Group
Useful Contacts
You may like to try some these organisations, we have found them useful. Macmillan Cancer Support - improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care. www.macmillan.org.uk Tel: 0808 808 00 00 Sara Lee Trust - provides specialist counselling, complementary therapies and creative therapies to people in Hastings and Rother living through cancer and other life threatening illnesses, with support for their families and carers. All support provided by the Trust is free of charge. www.saraleetrust.org Tel: 01424 456608 Breast Cancer Now - is the leading provider of breast cancer information and support across the UK. It is committed to providing accessible, high quality services for everyone affected by breast cancer. All services are free and include a helpline, website publications and practical emotional support. www.breastcancernow.org Nicola Jane – The UK's leading Mastectomy wear specialists, based in Chichester, are able to offer the widest selection of pocketed mastectomy bras, prostheses and pocketed mastectomy swimwear in the latest style, suitable for all types of breast surgery. A small, family-run business that has been helping to rebuild their customer's confidence and restore femininity for over 32 years. www.nicolajane.com email: info@nicolajane.com Tel: 0845 2657595 Trendco - established in 1965, Trendco, based in Brighton, is one the the UK's largest suppliers of wigs and hairpieces, they are proud of their longstanding reputation for excellence in the hair-loss market. www.trendco.co.uk Tel: 01273 778516 A Touch of Glamour - based locally in Little Common. Suppliers of top quality wigs scarfs & accesories Professional & friendly service Tel: 01424 845041 Flat Friends - Flat Friends UK is dedicated to supporting women who have had mastectomy surgery without breast reconstruction, including those who may face such decisions now or in the future, due to either a breast cancer diagnosis or preventative surgery. We believe living without reconstruction is a positive outcome.www.flatfriends.org.uk
Amoena – for bras and other products for those who have undergone full or partial mastectomy, or have had reconstruction, also produces a free magazine that tackles the topics you really want to know about. www.amoena.co.uk Tel: 0845 072 4023 (freephone enquiry line) AmpleBosom – bras, plus size swimwear & lingerie. Designer lingerie and bras for women with a fuller figure to order online. www.amplebosom.com Tel:01439 798 388 Woman Zone UK - a range of breast prosthesis and prostheses for post-operative mastectomy. Woman Zone UK is a leading UK supplier of post-operative mastectomy bras, mastectomy swimwear. www.woman-zone.co.uk email: sales@woman-zone.co.uk Tel: 01925 220 932 Lymphoedema Support Network - The Lymphoedema Support Network is a national charity that provides information and support to people with lymphoedema. It runs a telephone helpline, produces a quarterly newsletter and a wide range of fact sheets. www.lymphoedema.org Tel: 020 7351 4480Insurewith.com - A website created by someone with sec-
ondary breast cancer.
Insurewith.com
Tel: 0333 005 1066 Mia - specialists in travel insurance for those with medical conditions. www.miatravelinsurance.co.uk Tel: 01268 782745 World First Travel Insurance - a personal recommendation from one of our members. Detailed medical questionnaire required, but competitive prices.www.world-first.co.uk
Tel: 03450 708902 Wolo Foundation - offering help to families in Sussex affected by cancer wolofoundation.org email: contact@wolofoundation.org Brighter Outlook Physical Activity Programme – free physical activity support from our friendly specialist coaches to help you get active, stay active and feel good through cancer and beyond. We offer one-to-one support for up to 12 months, as well as classes such as circuits, yoga and seated exercise. For more information on how our Brighter Outlook physical activity coaches can support you, or to refer yourself. Tel: 01273 668591 or email: brighteroutlook@albioninthecommunity.org.uk www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk/brighter-outlook Age Concern Eastbourne - offers a wide range of information and support services, if you are affected and aged over 50. It has a room with information from Macmillan and other sources at The William and Patricia Venton Centre, Junction Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 3QY Tel: 01323 638474 Macmillan Buddies – can match you with someone who understands what you’re going through. Your volunteer buddy will connect with you once a week, ready to talk about how you are feeling and your support needs. They can also let you know about all the Macmillan services, how they can help, to make sure you don’t face cancer alone. Register your interest in having a buddy using the form on Macmillan website or call free phone number 0808 808 00 00 www.macmillan.org.uk/forms/macmillan-buddies Care for the Carers - is the carers centre for East Sussex. If you look after someone who couldn’t manage without your help, Care for the Carers provides free practical and emotional advice that can help you navigate and access the range of services available locally. They also offer support groups, activities, events and training. Tel: 01323 738390 info@cftc.org.uk www.cftc.org.uk Hair Reborn - offers haircare support and advice to help people prepare and feel more confident going through hair loss due to cancer treatment. In East Sussex, Hair Reborn partners with a salon in Eastbourne and can up to 3 salon visits to help people achieve a new manageable hairstyle and regain confidence and self esteem www.hairreborn.org Tel: 07732 086 520 Look Good, Feel Better - an international cancer charity that helps boost the physical and emotional well being through skin care and grooming workshops. Great practical advice from experts in their field. www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk info@lgfb.co.uk Tel 01372 747 500 Chemo Headwear - Chemo Headwear are committed to helping anyone going through chemotherapy, alopecia and other medical hair loss issues. Their beautiful handmade headscarves, bandannas, turbans or hats will make you feel instantly pretty & feminine. www.chemoheadwear.co.uk Tel: 01798 861501
Hastings and Bexhill Area Breast Cancer Support Group
