TWO South Lakeland charities are joining forces this month to offer new support services for local people affected by cancer and life limiting conditions.

CancerCare will now offer a free adult counselling service and specialist support for young people aged 11-18 based at St. Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston.

South Lakeland residents affected by cancer or a life limiting condition such as cardiac, neurological or lung disease - as well as their carers, relatives or anyone affected by bereavement - will be able to access free support sessions within the hospice’s newly-opened Cavendish Wing. 

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CancerCare has been delivering professional support services across North Lancashire and South Lakeland for over 30 years from their Kendal and Lancaster centres. 

CancerCare’s Head of Client Services Emma Jan said: “At CancerCare we understand that living with the impact of a serious health condition is more than just a physical issue – it can affect entire families.” 

“We are delighted to be working with St. Mary’s Hospice and are very excited about expanding our services in Ulverston. We do already offer limited services in the Furness area but our new base at St. Mary’s is a fantastic opportunity for us to reach out to even more local people in need of vital support.”

Val Stangoe, Chief Executive of St Mary’s Hospice, said: “St. Mary’s Hospice has provided a Family Support Service for people diagnosed with life limiting illness or recently bereaved through use of our specially trained volunteers for many years now.”

“We’re delighted to now start working with CancerCare to use resources to better effect and make a bigger difference for local people. The services will now be able to be open to anyone living in the community rather than only those using other hospice services.”

For more information about CancerCare’s new services at St. Mary’s Hospice call 01524 381 820 or visit www.cancercare.org.uk