Dimbleby Cancer Care was established in memory of Broadcaster Richard Dimbleby in 1966. The charity exists to offer care and support to people facing cancer; patients, their families, loved ones and carers. The funds raised go towards supporting; the Dimbleby Cancer Care and Information and Support Services at Guys Cancer Centre, next to Guys Hospital in Southwark and at Queen Mary’s in Sidcup, Kent, Cancer Care Map and Research. Working alongside doctors, nurses and other health professionals we offer support and information to anyone affected by cancer. All the services are free of charge.
The Information Centres: these are drop-in centres are staffed by health professionals who will help patients and carers to find any information they need. Based in the South East these offer:
Psychological Support: Our team of counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists are experienced in helping support patients and their loved one’s cope with diagnosis, treatment and bereavement.
Benefits Advice: Our Citizen’s Advice Bureau benefits experts help cancer patients to claim their full entitlements.
Support groups: Provide people with cancer the opportunity to meet other sufferers in a relaxed atmosphere, providing mutual support and understanding.
Complementary Therapies: Used to relax patients, treatments available through the Dimbleby Cancer Care services include aromatherapy, massage, reflexology, relaxation and stress management, and advice on nutrition and healthy eating.
cancercaremap.org
Launched by Dimbleby Cancer Care in February 2018, www.cancercaremap.org is an online directory putting you in touch with the care and support services available to you in your area to help you during and beyond cancer treatment.
Whether you are undergoing treatment yourself or caring for a loved one, we’re here to help.
www.cancercaremap.org is the UK’s only comprehensive directory of cancer-related health and well-being support services, whether NHS, charity or community-led in your local area.
www.cancercaremap.org is a free, easy to use online directory of services for people living with cancer, their family and friends.
Living well with cancer means finding the right emotional, physical and practical support. Enter your postcode into www.cancercaremap.org to find your local cancer services.
Dimbleby Cancer Care Research Fund page
Since 2004, Dimbleby Cancer Care has awarded over £2.7million in funding for national research in the area of cancer care. Looking at issues such as exploring the role of parents and professionals in sharing illness and treatment information with children who have cancer; developing an intervention to support patients with cancer to help them share the news of their diagnosis with significant others; and developing a relevant and acceptable educational toolkit for carers of patients with breathlessness in advanced disease.
The most recent study from Manchester University uncovered the contribution, costs and economic value of family care-giving towards end of life. The results gained national interest with Jonathan Dimbleby appearing on Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast and Radio4 Today to discuss the findings which revealed:
· The main type of care provided was social/emotional support but carers also undertook considerable practical help, personal care and healthcare tasks
· Carers had an average of £370 out of pocket expenditure during the last three months of the decedent’s life
· A quarter of carers spent £100 of this on additional medical equipment and care supplies
· One in six had ‘one off expenses’ during their whole time care-giving with costs of £2,000
· Most of the care in the study - around 75% - was carried out at home.
How you can help
Fundraise
#Walk50
Take a sponsored walk of 50, 25 or 12km with us on the 15th June 2018. This is a fun event open to all. Whether you take on the full 50km challenge or opt to walk one of the 25km or 12km routes, you will get to see many of London’s famous landmarks, make friends along the way, and in doing so help us make life better for people facing cancer.
To find out more and register please visit http://www.dimblebycancercare.org/events
#DimbleTea
This March get together for a #DimbleTea party and help people with cancer. You can find out about holding your own event on the Dimbleby Cancer Care website or join us for tea and cakes on Friday 23rd March at the Cancer Centre from 2 until 5pm.
Volunteer
If you have a few hours to spare and would like to know more about how you can offer practical support to the charity please email volunteering@dimblebycancercare.org