The short version
- Penny Brohn UK is a charity offering free support to people with cancer, wherever they are in their cancer experience, and to their family, friends and carers.1
- It runs live weekly online sessions from home, on topics such as preparing for treatment, nutrition, mindfulness and relaxation, and peer groups.1
- There’s also a helpline and a centre near Bristol.1
At a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Provided by | Penny Brohn UK (charity) |
| Who it’s for | Anyone with a cancer diagnosis, at any stage, plus family, friends and carers |
| Format | Live online sessions, and in person at the centre near Bristol |
| Cost | Free |
| How to join | Book through the session calendar on the Penny Brohn UK website. Health professionals can also refer you, without a referral form |
| Helpline | 0303 3000 118, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm |
Information from Penny Brohn UK, checked November 2026.1
What it offers
- Live online sessions you can join from home each week, including support for preparing for and getting through treatment, nutrition, mindfulness and relaxation, and peer support groups.1
- Support at its centre and gardens just outside Bristol.1
- A helpline for questions about its services and support.1
- Support for family, friends and carers.1
Who it might suit
- You’d like to learn practical ways to look after yourself alongside your NHS care.
- You’d like to meet others in a similar situation, without travelling.
- You want free support at any stage: newly diagnosed, during or after treatment, or living with cancer long term.
Things to know
- Sessions are group-based, not a personal plan built around you.
- Check the session calendar for dates, as topics change.
- Penny Brohn UK’s support is alongside your medical care, not instead of it. Talk to your team about any changes you make.
Other options
- Breast Cancer Now Moving Forward course, for after hospital treatment
- Maggie’s centres and online support
- If you’d like a personal plan that adapts as you go, see compare UK digital prehab and rehab programmes. Group sessions and a personal plan work well together.
Related pages
References
- Penny Brohn UK. The services we offer. pennybrohn.org.uk/our-approach/services