Get in touch: Please initially contact Doug Badger, the Support Group organizer, at badgersett@live.co.uk or 01789 488422, or text 07784 545513
Prostate Cancer UK free helpline (staffed by specialist nurses) 0800 074 8383
TACKLE free helpline (staffed by men with prostate cancer) 0800 035 5302
Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT): : https://psatests.org.uk/
GFCT sIte for booking tests and obtaining home testing kits: https://mypsatests.org.uk/
Coventry and North Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group: https://cnwpcsg.org.uk/
Men are Talking - highlighting the promise of Proton Beam Therapy: https://menaretalking.co.uk/
Talking Therapy / Psychological Support - IAPT services are for people with mild, moderate and moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety or depression living in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire. It is recognised that receiving a diagnosis of cancer and living with that diagnosis can be very stressful. Members may need this type of help during the current pandemic.
COVID-19 update for IAPT: We are open and still accepting referrals but we are currently only able to offer Telephone or E-Consultation appointments at this time. Telephone number: 024 7667 1090. Referral criteria: Registered with a GP in Coventry, Warwickshire, Rugby & Solihull; Self Referral or Professional.
Help is also available from - Coventry and Warwickshire MIND on 02476 552847, The Samaritans on 116123 and Mental Health Matters on 0800 616 171 or 0300 330 5487 (free from a mobile).
Next Full Meeting
Our next meeting is to be held via Zoom (or you can phone in) on Tuesday, May 18th , 2021, 3pm to 5pm.
The subsequent meeting will be on Tuesday June 15th , 2021, 3pm to 5pm.
If you're not already on the mailing list, please contact Doug for an invitation. As ever, all are welcome to attend.
Local Meetings
At the moment, these are suspended, but will be reactivated (perhaps via Zoom or phone) according to demand. Please contact us to be put in touch with a local group organizer.
November's edition of "Prostate Matters" now available
17 Nov 2020
Our New Website Goes Live
1 Aug 2020