We believe that anyone affected by cancer deserves the best possible treatment and professional support, close to home and face to face. Since its foundation in 1987, the charity has been funding local research and buying equipment to improve patient care at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. In 2004 FORCE opened a Cancer Support and Information Centre in the grounds of the RD&E. The Centre is ope
n every weekday except Bank Holidays for people needing physical, emotional, psychological and practical support at a difficult time in their lives. The Centre normally receives more than 20,000 visits a year with patients, their families, carers and friends all able to access support. It has a well-stocked library and information nurses are always on hand to help with questions and offer advice. There are counselling services for individuals and within support groups, including for children and young people, plus complementary therapies, exercise guidance, relaxation and mindfulness sessions, a benefits advice service, help to cope with hair loss and a wig fitting service. We offer support and information in community hospitals across Devon and support the delivery of chemotherapy in a number of locations. FORCE continues to fund local research and buy equipment to improve patient care. Since the charity was founded, we have raised £22million for support, equipment and research. FORCE receives no regular Government or NHS funding. We need to raise £1.1 million this year to maintain the services we offer. That money comes almost entirely from voluntary contributions - legacies, donations, the FORCE charity shop and from fundraising events. Fantastic support from the community we serve enables FORCE to fulfil its mission to support anyone locally affected by cancer. If you would like to learn more about the work of FORCE or have any questions about your donation please call 01392 402875 or via email [email protected]
For more information about FORCE please visit our website: www.forcecancercharity.co.uk
