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Barnet and District Cancer Link

Emotional support for people with cancer, their relatives and friends. Self help group run by volunteers. They hold regular group meetings, giving people the opportunity to share their experience of cancer with others as a means of giving mutual support.

They have a one to one counselling for those who prefer it, based on strictest confidentiality. A confidential telephone service to enable patients with cancer, their families and friends, to make contact when they need someone to talk to.

Information on existing sources of help which may be useful in coping with the various forms of cancer, and which may give a better understanding of both illness and treatment. Access to up to date information on Social Services available to people with cancer, and Social Security benefits that are provided.

No medical advice can be given.

Drop-in at the Parish Centre, Catholic Church of Mary Immaculate and St Gregory the Great, 82 Union Street, Barnet. Meets on Wednesdays from 1.30pm-4.00pm.

Alternative Therapy is always available at the above meeting, including Reflexology, Healing, Reiki, Physiotherapy and Manicure

Registered charity number 1015061