Resources and support for nasopharyngeal cancer

Changing Faces provide support and information for people who have any form of facial disfigurement including disfigurement caused by cancer. They also provide a skin camouflage service for people in England and Scotland. Trained volunteers teach people how to apply specialist cover creams.

Phone: 0300 0120 275 (support and advice line) Head office email: info@changingfaces.org.uk

The contact details for the skin camouflage service are:

Phone: 0300 0120 276 Email: skincam@changingfaces.org.uk

Visit the Changing Faces website

Get Ahead is a national charity supporting people with head and neck diseases and cancers. They have some patient information on their website, and a patient group who are willing to talk to others about their experiences.

Email: info@getahead.org.uk

Phone: 0121 794 9596

Visit the Get Ahead website

This UK charity has been set up by cancer specialists and people affected by head and neck cancer. They aim to raise awareness about head and neck cancer, provide information and advice, and act as a voice for people with head and neck cancer and their families. Their website also has stories from people with head and neck cancer.

Visit the HANCUK website

This UK organisation for people with facial disfigurement offers:

• telephone support

• a service to link up people in similar situations

• dietary and medical advice

• social activities

• resources and a newsletter

Email: sandra.smith@lets-face-it.org.uk

Visit the Let's Face It website

Mouth Cancer Foundation is a charity that supports people affected by head and neck cancer. Its website has information about mouth, throat and other head and neck cancers. The website also has a forum and information on local support groups.

Tel: 01924 950 950 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)

Email: info@mouthcancerfoundation.org

Go to the Mouth Cancer Foundation website

The charity provides support and information to people affected by head and neck cancer. They fund research to improve treatment outcomes. They also aim to raise awareness, improve quality of life, and provide emotional support.

Phone - 0203 475 3471

Email - info@oraclehnc.org.uk

Visit the ORACLE Head & Neck Cancer UK website

This UK based charity works to improve standards of mouth care. Their website has information on cancer and caring for your mouth.

The Oral Health Foundation was called the British Dental Health Foundation until 2016.

Get information and advice at the Oral Health Foundation website

Saving Faces is funding education and research to improve medical treatment and support for people after facial surgery.

Sometimes it can be helpful to talk to someone who has been in a similar situation. Saving Faces can put you in touch with other people who have had facial surgery.

Phone: 020 3417 7757

Email: info@savingfaces.co.uk

Visit the Saving Faces website

The Swallows is a UK charity set up to help support people affected by head and neck cancer. Their website has information about head and neck cancer, what support is available and patient stories. They hold monthly meetings and have a patient and carer support line. They also have an online forum where you can share experiences.

Support line: 07504 725059

Email: info@theswallows.org.uk

Visit The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

The RNIB is the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to people with sight problems. They have detailed information to help anyone with a sight problem. Services include Braille, Talking Book and computer training, and imaginative and practical solutions to everyday challenges. They also run a national library service providing books and information services for visually impaired people.

Visit the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website

RNIB Newsagent

RNIB Newsagent has more than 200 national newspapers and magazines for visually impaired and disabled people. They offer subscribers a choice of formats including CD's, USB sticks and digital downloads through their website.

Visit the RNIB Newsagent website

This charity is working to make life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss or tinnitus. They campaign for an inclusive society, provide information and support, and pioneer new treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus.

Visit the RNID website

Macmillan Cancer Support is a charity that gives practical and medical support to people with cancer in the UK. Its helpline offers support with clinical, emotional, general and welfare benefits needs. They also publish booklets about cancer and treatments. Information is available in other languages.

Freephone: 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am to 8pm)

Contact email form

Visit the Macmillan Cancer Support website

Maggie’s is a national charity with centres across the UK. They offer care and support to people affected by cancer. Each centre is beside an NHS cancer hospital and is run by specialist staff.

You can join a support group, take part in weekly sessions like relaxation and stress management, or learn about nutrition and health. You can also visit just to have a cup of tea and a friendly chat.

Phone: 0300 123 1801 Email: enquiries@maggies.org

Visit the Maggie’s website

A free self-help group. Its 12-step programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups.

Telephone: 0800 917 7650 

Find out about Alcoholics Anonymous

Quit smoking is an NHS website dedicated to helping people stop smoking. The website has information on how to quit smoking, as well as information on the NHS Quit smoking app.

Visit the NHS Quit smoking website

They provide a non-judgemental listening service for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Telephone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Visit the Samaritans website