If you are affected by a blood cancer or blood disorder, the following organisations might be of interest:
- Macmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk; 0808 808 0000 free 9am–8pm helpline
- Force: www.forcecancercharity.co.uk; 01392 406151; advice/complementary therapies/coping with hair loss/counselling/benefits advice/support groups/exercise groups
- Leukaemia Care: www.leukaemiacare.org.uk; 0808 801 0444 free 24hr support line and nationwide support groups
- Lymphoma Association: www.lymphomas.org.uk; 01296 619400; information and support for lymphatic cancer patients, their friends, families and carers
- Lindsey & Sons: www.bi-care.com; 0800 015 1014; medical and surgical supplies, disability/mobility equipment, bathroom aids
- Carehome.co.uk: www.carehome.co.uk; comparison site for appropriate nursing home care; gives professional inspection ratings and reviews of homes all over the country
- The Silver Line: www.thesilverline.org.uk; 0800 470 8090 free 24hr confidential helpline; information, friendship and advice for people in later life
- Independent Age: www.independentage.org; 0800 319 6789 free 8am–8pm (Mon–Fri), 9am–5pm (Sat–Sun); advice for older people, their families and carers
- Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau: www.exetercab.org.uk; 03444 111 444; advice on benefits, etc; also signposting to government offices from their website
- Marie Curie Hospice Care: www.mariecurie.org.uk; 0800 090 2309 free support and practical advice on all aspects of terminal illness
- Cruse Bereavement Care: www.cruse.org.uk; 0844 477 9400 (costs apply); face-to-face support, information and publications for the bereaved.