Community mental health services

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

Community Mental Health support varies dependent on where you are based and what support you need. There are various types of teams available that can support people with mental health diagnoses. Support will depend on your individual circumstances and can include involvement from psychiatrists, mental health nurses, support workers, social …
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Existing mental health difficulties

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

We know that it is common for people to struggle with their mental health or emotional wellbeing when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. If you have a history of mental health difficulties or a current diagnosis, you may find that your mental health worsens, it is harder to cope during …
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Loneliness   

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

It is very common for people to feel lonely or isolated whilst living with or beyond cancer, whether you have people around you or not. This can be for many reasons, including:  Feeling misunderstood by those around you. Even if you are close to your loved ones they may not be able …
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Social services

| Updated 17 Jul 2026

Social Services are professionals who help people overcome difficulties that may affect their ability to live safely, independently, and with dignity. They work closely with patients, families, carers, healthcare staff, and community organisations to ensure support is in place when it is needed. Their role is to look at the …
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Physical activity

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

Being physically active before, during and after cancer treatment can make a big difference to your physical and mental wellbeing. It can also and help you to manage some of the side effects of cancer and its treatments.   What does being active mean?  You don’t need to join a gym to be active. Everyday activities like walking, gardening or dancing all …
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Sex intimacy and cancer

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

Cancer and its treatments may lead to changes in the appearance of your body or sex organs or the way your body works. In addition to these physical changes, you might have emotional and practical changes that also impact your sex life. Sexuality is so much more than sexual intercourse …
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Incontinence

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

It is believed that 1 in 5 people in the UK are impacted by incontinence. There are many reasons why we might experience incontinence at different stages of life e.g. after giving birth or after surgery. Cancer and cancer treatments can increase the risk of incontinence. Just because incontinence is …
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Hot flushes and night sweats

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

Hot flushes or hot flashes can be one of the most disruptive symptoms. These sudden feelings of heat can make you sweat and feel uncomfortable and can occur during the day and night. Some people also experience cold flushes, which feel like sudden chills instead of heat. In many cases, …
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Vaginal dryness

| Updated 10 Jul 2026

When aroused, the vagina usually produces natural fluid which helps you to enjoy sex. Without this, sex can feel uncomfortable or painful. Vaginal dryness is a common problem that many people have at some point in their lives and can be due to some cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, …
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Vision loss and cancer

| Updated 10 Jul 2026