Halton Cancer Support Group

(formerly Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Group)

Call us on 0151 423 5730 Mon-Fri 10am-3pm

Visit our online community facebook page

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Click the button for professional referrals

Affected by Cancer?

We provide a community based welcoming environment where therapeutic support is available for people from Halton whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Peer Support

A space where adults of all ages can book a place, chat, enjoy a cup of tea and relax amongst others affected by cancer.

Listening

An opportunity to discuss your thoughts and feelings privately with a member of our team. Provided in a comfortable community setting.

Counselling

Private professional counselling appointments are available at different times during the week.

Workshops

Various therapeutic activities and creative workshops to learn something new and meet new people..

Therapies

Thanks to our wonderful volunteer team we are able to offer a range of Holistic and Beauty therapies.

Gentle Exercise

We can offer a referral toTai Chi classes to aid mental and physical well-being.

Respite Breaks

Available for those needing a relaxing break during or following cancer treatment.

Children and Young People’s Service

If you have a child within your family whose life has been touched by cancer we now have a program offering them a safe place to talk about their feelings and practical coping strategies.

Exciting News for Halton Cancer Support!

Aug 11, 2026 | Events

Exciting News for Halton Cancer Support! We are delighted to share that we have been awarded £19,200 over two years from The National Lottery Community Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, this funding will help us continue providing...

AGM Notice 2026

Jul 30, 2026 | Events

Members of the Board of Trustees at Halton Cancer Support Group would like to give notice of their next Annual General Meeting, which takes place at 4:00pm on Monday 24th August 2026 at the Centre’s offices in Alforde Street, Widnes. The agenda items are as follows:...

Gala Dinner

Jul 3, 2026 | Events

We are overwhelmed! We can’t thank Widnes Rotary enough for their amazing Gala Dinner evening and incredible fundraising. Our Charity Leader, Nicola Donoghue, spoke about the work of our charity and how much the support from Widnes Rotary truly means, followed by...