Wessex Cancer Support, which provides free and local support to anyone affected by cancer on the Isle of Wight, is offering new drop-in sessions at Ryde Library and they finally start next week. The 1st session will be held on Thursday 2nd November between 13:00 and 16:00, and then on the 1st Thursday of every month – when the library is closed to the public. Anyone who has cancer, is adjusting to life after cancer, supporting someone with cancer, or bereaved is welcome to drop in and chat with a qualified member of the team. There will be a quiet, confidential space available to find out how Wessex Cancer Support can help. The new monthly drop-in sessions at Ryde Library will be open to anyone who might find it difficult to travel to Newport and would like to access support nearer to them. Sessions were meant to begin back in September, however, a flea infestation at the premises halted the plans. Now, some 2 months, later sessions are to begin for the 1st time. Laura Garland, the manager of Wessex Cancer Support’s Isle of Wight cancer support centre, says she understands taking the 1st steps to cancer support can be daunting:
“Living with cancer can be really tough and you may be experiencing thoughts and feelings you’re not used to. Maybe you’d like to have a chat with someone outside of your main circle of friends and family. Our drop-in sessions are a really informal opportunity to come along and chat with a member of our team about how you’re feeling. Whatever you’re going through, we’re here for you.”
For more information about the support available, visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk, email [email protected], or call 01983 524186. Wessex Cancer Support’s main centre is at 21 Lugley Street, Newport, PO30 5HD and is open Tuesday to Friday between 10:00 and 14:00.
