Support is offered to both the patient and their carer/loved ones. We offer each client a bespoke package that may include talk therapy (counselling), touch therapy (massage, scar tissue release, reflexology), creative activities (art, writing, silversmithing, woodwork), physical activity (yoga, fitness, aqua therapy) and nutrition. We hold drop-in sessions and support sessions for specific groups (bowel cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, myeloma, advanced cancer, young persons and men) where we invite speakers to educate on topics eg. Nutrition, fermented food, moving forward, end of life and treatments.

We also offer a library of books and puzzles at our premises together with a small shop. We have a beach hut in Lyme Regis which is available to clients to book for a restorative day by the sea.

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support offer immediate help to people in Axminster, Lyme Regis and surrounding towns and villages within 15 miles.

ALCS is funded by local and national grants along with our own fundraising events, community fundraisers, donations and legacies.

Knowing that we can help and support people in so many different ways to suit their own individual needs, so that people do not feel alone. We have a number of volunteers and they all get to know the clients and offer different support as and when it is needed.

We put your needs at the centre of everything we offer – putting you in control to access the support that’s right for you. Whether you would like group or peer-to-peer support, hands on therapies, exercise or a day at our beach hut – we are here to support you. Come to a drop-in session where you will be met with a warm welcome and a cuppa – or if you prefer, telephone to make an appointment.

Our client testimonials can be located on our homepage

Mary – Founder & CEO
Donna – Client Support Manager & Marketing
Lesley – Client Support Manager
Ally – Volunteer & Facilities Manager
Kevin – Finance Officer
Kate– Engagement Manager
We also have a team of volunteers, a committee, a large number of therapists and our trustees who without all their help and support we could not continue to do what we do.

To help and support cancer patients and their family and friends to the best of our ability through the tough time and recovery and offer a safe place for discussion and help that is not within a hospital and GP environment.

Supportive, caring and compassionate.