Cancer Befriending Service

Introduction:

Project St Thomas provides a Cancer Befriending Service, which is dedicated and specialised for cancer survivors and also current sufferers currently undergoing treatment.

They want to assist everyone to have the confidence to interact socially, and also the funds to be able to do so including the cost of transport to an activity at their venue for example.

Their goal is remove obstacles preventing you from embracing your new life.

Based in Spalding, they particularly focus on supporting older adults and individuals from deprived communities, many of whom face significant barriers to emotional wellbeing and social reintegration following cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Cancer treatment can be a profoundly challenging experience, impacting patients physically, emotionally, and socially. Changes in appearance, loss of confidence, and isolation especially affect those without strong support networks. Our mission is to walk alongside these individuals, helping them rebuild confidence, regain a sense of normalcy, and live well after cancer.

Through this funded project, they offer a person-centred befriending and practical support service including:

  • Companionship and emotional support through regular phone contact and face-to-face meetings at our centre or in the community
  • Accompaniment to social activities such as coffee mornings, lunch clubs, and other supportive sessions designed to foster community connection
  • Practical help including transportation assistance, crisis support with essentials like refreshments and basic costs, and provision of information about local resources

They work closely with healthcare professionals, social prescribers, and local community groups to ensure timely referrals and personalised support. By referring your patients to Project St Thomas, you can help them access a safe, compassionate space where they are listened to, supported, and encouraged at their own pace.

Referrals can come into them from professional partners and also self referral.

Please contact Project St Thomas directly and they can begin assisting you in the manner you would like to help you to celebrate life and embrace your resilience and new beginnings with hope and dignity.

Further Information

For more information contact project.stthomas@dioceseofnottingham.uk or call 07719 189528.

Our CVS Lincolnshire Newsletter

Want to keep up with all that is happening throughout CVS Lincolnshire and the wider community? Then why not subscribe to our newsletter today.
You can unsubscribe at any time.
CVS Lincolnshire Ltd | Company Limited by Guarantee no. 3438413 | Charity Registration No: 1072949 | City Hall, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1DF
All content & photography Copyright © 2026 CVS Lincolnshire and its licensors | All rights reserved | Web Design UK Websites for Charities