This webpage provides information and resources to support people with cancer in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
We are working together with health and care partners to improve the wellbeing of people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, reducing the risk of developing cancer, improving early diagnosis and supporting people affected by the disease to live with the impacts.
If you are worried about unexplained changes to your body, such as the sudden appearance of a lump, blood in your urine, or a change to your usual bowel habits, then you should contact your GP surgery as soon as possible.
Your symptoms can be caused by a number of conditions, which may include cancer, so it is important to be seen quickly. The earlier a cancer is found, the higher the chance of successful treatment
Symptoms are often caused by other relatively minor illnesses, but it’s vital to get it checked out and to put your mind at rest.
You may be referred to Spitalet Universitare të Bristolit dhe Westonit NHS Foundation Trust ose Trusti i NHS-së i Bristolit të Veriut who will make sure you get the tests you need and discuss any care and treatment options. This is called an Urgent Suspected Cancer Referral. It’s important to know that most people referred in on this pathway do not have cancer.
You can find more information about fast track referrals on the North Bristol NHS Trust website.
If you need someone to speak to, Macmillan Cancer Support has a free helpline open every day from 8am to 8pm. Call 0808 808 00 00.
E Cancer Care Map is an easy access guide to support services, activities and therapies to help people living with cancer.
Penny Brohn UK, a charity based in Bristol, supports people by offering a choice of personalised cancer care.
You can find the Macmillan Wellbeing Centre at Southmead Hospital, providing information about cancer, finances and benefits and other support. There is also a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Weston General Hospital and at the Spitali Mbretëror i Bristolit.
Shëndeti Caafi offers cancer champions to support and normalise conversations around cancer.
Bristol Citizen’s Advice Bureau can offer a dedicated welfare benefits advice to support people affected by cancer.
Adult hospice care support and information is available through St Peter’s Hospice, a local charity that has been providing care for over 40 years for people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Asylum Seekers and refugees are welcome to visit The Haven in Bristol. Supported by Sirona care & health, the service offers primary healthcare services and information on accessing other health services.
Nilaari is a black-led charity, supporting people with talking therapies tailored to different cultures and needs.