Are you in or around MK? Living with cancer?
Recovering from cancer treatment? Caring for a cancer patient?
Here’s some welcome help from the…
Why we’re sharing the caring for cancer in Milton Keynes
Dealing with cancer is hard. We know that because all of us patient and carer representatives in the MKCPP (Milton Keynes Cancer Patient Partnership) have been there. And our key partners – the dedicated, devoted cancer professionals – know that, too.
The NHS and a variety of excellent charities like Macmillan do a truly wonderful job in helping cancer patients, their carers, family and friends – with generic resources that cover most aspects of the cancer journey. But because the MKCPP’s Sharing the Caring for Cancer in Milton Keynes project is based locally, working together with local health professionals we can provide you with even more information on groups and activities you might find helpful, based either in MK or nearby.
Needless to say if you know of any other organisations, groups, etc. that should be on this list, please drop us a note on info@mkcpp.org.
All details in this directory are correct as far as possible at the time of publication. Information will be checked and updated on a regular basis.
Please note that we cannot take responsibility for any inaccuracies, but should you find one we apologise for any inconvenience you may have experienced as a result. Please do not regard the listings in this directory as third party recommendations.
Most recent update: April 3rd, 2019.
THE DIRECTORY
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CANCER AND RELATED RESOURCES
Adult Social Care Access Team
Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East MK9 3EJ
Phone 01908 253772
Email ascat@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Reablement & Hospital Discharge Team
Phone 01908 363070
Email rdht@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Adult Social Care out of hours
Phone 01908 605650
Al’s Pals
Cancer buddy scheme providing company for patients at hospital appointments,
on the ward, plus referral to other services, support by phone at home and end of life support.
c/o MKUH Cancer Centre
Standing Way MK6 5LD
Contact Suzanne Brown CEO
Phone 07745 601047
Email info@alspalsmk.co.uk
https://alspalsmk.co.uk/
Beating Bowel Cancer
National charity for bowel cancer patients and their families providing information and support
Phone 020 8973 0000
E-mail info@beatingbowelcancer.org
Nurse helpline 020 8973 0011
Nurse email nurse@beatingbowelcancer.org
www.BeatingBowelCancer.org
Bedford Laryngectomy Club
Speech and language therapy department
Phone 01234 792275
Bloodwise
Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research MK Branch
Sophie Loveday
Phone 0207 504 2253
Email sloveday@beatingbloodcancers.org.uk
Bosom Pals MK
Breast & gynaecological cancers support group
Phone 01908 610598
http://bosompals-miltonkeynes.btck.co.uk
Bosom Pals Bedford
Breast Cancer support group for people in the Bedford area
Phone 01234 823496
http://www.bosom-pals.org.uk/
Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
How to take advantage of this programme
Phone 0800 707 6060
http://cancerscreening.nhs.uk
Breathe Easy Milton Keynes
Support group for people with lung disease
Whaddon Medical Centre
Witham Court,
Bletchley MK3 7QU
BLF Helpline 0300 303 0253
http://blf.org.uk/BreatheEasy/Detail/ Milton-Keynes
Breast Care Unit MK Hospital
MK Hospital Phone 01908 660033
http://bit.ly/1w7hACQ
Breast Friends
Breast Cancer Support Group
Phone 01908 679534 / 696805
Email carole.allan@talktalk.net
British Thyroid Cancer Trust
National charity supporting thyroid cancer patients
Phone 01207 545 469
http://www.butterfly.org.uk/
British Thyroid Foundation
Helping the wellbeing of people with thyroid conditions
Regular meetings held at The Pavilion
Open University MK
Phone 01908 210310
http://thyroidmk.co.uk
Carers MK
Supporting carers of people with an illness or disability who otherwise could not manage without them
Margaret Powell House
439 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3BN
Phone 01908 231703
Email: mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org
http://carersmiltonkeynes.org
Carers Trust North Bucks and Milton Keynes
Formerly known as Crossroads Care
Mount Mill,
Stratford Road, Wicken, MK19 6DG
Phone 01908 260444
Email: info@carerstrustnorthbucksmk.org.uk
http://carerstrustnorthbucksmk.org.uk
Carers, Young, Milton Keynes
Support for young people caring for an adult
Margaret Powell Hse,
439 Midsummer Blvd
MK9 3BN
Phone 01908 231703
Email mail@carersmiltonkeynes.org
Community Urology Service
Support and information for urological problems
Phone 01908 619912
District Nursing Service
Support for both patients and carers
Phone 01908 243933
http://bit.ly/1uSBGgt
Grove Hotel, The
Specialises in holiday breaks for cancer patients
2 Grove Road, East Cliff
Bournemouth BH1 3AU
Phone 01202 552233
http://thegrovebournemouth.co.uk
Hanslope & District Cancer Wellbeing
and Support Group
Meets 3rd Monday of the month, 8:00 p.m.
Coffee area, St James Church, Hanslope
Phone 01908 510747 or 510330
Email john.e.sorrell@btinternet.com
or ah.kingston@btinternet.com
Head and Neck Social Group
Luton-based support group for people with head and neck cancers
Email web@hansg.co.uk
http://hansg.co.uk
Henry Allen Trust, The
Providing support and advice for families battling childhood cancer
Phone 01908 631377
Email dawn@thehenryallentrust.org.uk
http://www.thehenryallentrust.org.uk/
Holidays for cancer patients
Useful information about choosing appropriate holiday destinations
when you have active disease
Disabled Holidays
Phone 0800 993 0796
http://disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk/about/travelling-with-cancer.html
Ileostomy Association
Support for patients and carers, ileostomy and internal pouches
Freephone 0800 018 4724
Email info@iasupport.org
http://www.iasupport.org
In The Pink
Breast cancer support group Based in Olney, Bucks
http://wereinthepink.btck.co.uk
Joss Searchlight Cancer Support for Children
Locally-based charity that supports children with brain tumours
Phone 01525 385800
Email support@jossparkessearchlight.org.uk
http://jossparkessearchlight.org.uk
Leighton Linslade Cancer Support Group
c/o The Clinic, Bassett Road
Leighton Buzzard, Beds LU7 1AR
Phone Pat 01525 378759
Or Mary 01525 377761
Email leightonlinsladecsg@yahoo.co.uk
Linford Wood Medical Centre
Genesis private cancer care
Sunrise Parkway, Linford Wood
Milton Keynes MK14 6LA
Phone 01908 467700
Email enquiries@linford-wood.com
http://linford-wood.com
Look Good Feel Better
Skincare and makeup workshops for women coping with side-effects of cancer treatment
c/o The Macmillan Unit
MK University Hospital
Phone 01908 243671
http://lgfb.co.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
Phone 01908 565963
National helpline 0808 808 2020
http://macmillan.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Unit MK
Milton Keynes University Hospital
Phone 01908 243671
http://bit.ly/1yCPHBW
Macmillan Singing Club (“Beyond The C”)
Informal choir for MK people affected by cancer
c/o Fay Grech-Marguerat
The Cancer Centre
MK University Hospital
Phone 01908 996563
Email fay.grech-marguerat@mkuh.nhs.uk
Magic Words Speech Therapy
Unit 1, Ground Floor,
Clifton Court,
Newport Pagnell MK16 8AQ
Phone 01908 614479
Email enquiries@magicwordstherapy.co.uk
http://magicwordstherapy.co.uk
Maggie’s Centres
Practical, emotional and social support for cancer patients
Centres around the UK plus an online centre
Phone 0300 123 1801
Email enquiries@maggiescentres.org
http://maggiescentres.org
Marie Curie Cancer Care
http://mariecurie.org.uk
Melanoma Support Group
MK Super Moles
c/o Lorraine Mir-Edwards
Email l.mir@sky.com
Mindfulness:MK
Mindfulness courses to help with stress, depression, etc.
4 Newport Road, Little Woolstone
Milton Keynes MK15 0AS
Phone 01908 604605
Email booking@mindfulnessmk.com
http://www.mindfulnessmk.com
MK Blood Cancer Support Group (Leukaemia)
The Peartree Centre,
1 Chadds Lane, Peartree Bridge MK6 3EB
For more information go https://bit.ly/2VteT2l
MK Cancer Patient Partnership
Cancer patients, carers, professionals, charities, support groups
and all others with a connection to cancer, working together to ensure
the best possible cancer services in Milton Keynes
c/o MKUH Cancer Centre,
Standing Way MK6 5LD
Email info@mkcpp.org
http://mkcpp.org
MK Hospital Palliative care team
Phone 01908 243452
MK Lymphoma Support Group
The Peartree Centre,
1 Chadds Lane, Peartree Bridge MK6 3EB
Rosa Antoniou-Savva phone 01908 641663
Michael Howard phone 07745 909490.
MK Myeloma Support Group
Meets quarterly on a Wednesday at 2 pm at The Peartree Centre, 1 Chadds Lane, MK6 3EB.
Sue Gower
Phone 07866 900902
Email sue.gower1@btinternet.com
Liz Revell
Phone 07941 403492
Email liz@revell.f9.co.uk
http://myeloma.org.uk/events/event/milton-keynes-myeloma-support-group/
MK Prostate Cancer Support (MKPCS)
Martin Bell
Phone 01280 848329
Email bellbsweet@btinternet.com
Sam Younam
Phone 07874 019 867
http://prostatemk.org
MK Reiki Cancer Support Group
Life force energy with a spiritual, healing focus
Phone 07758 451830
Email reikigroupmk@gmail.com
http://reikigroupmk.co.uk
MK Stoma Support Group
Phone: 07843 768386
Email: mkssg.sec@gmail.com
National Association of Laryngectomy Clubs
Advice, help and support for laryngectomy patients anywhere in the UK
Suite 16, Tempo House
15 Falcon Road, London SW11 2PJ
Phone 020 7730 8585
Email info@laryngectomy.org.uk
https://www.laryngectomy.org.uk/
Parents and Carers Alliance MK
Shaping services for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs
Phone 07852 526057
Email pacamk@gmail.com
Patient Hair Care By Christos
Hair care and hair loss/wig fitting service for MK cancer patients
Phone 01908 617266
Email support@patienthaircare.org
http://patienthaircare.org
Samaritans Bedford
Help when you need it most
23 Foster Hill Road,
Bedford MK40 2ES
Phone 01234 211211 / 08457 909090
Email Jo@samaritans.org
http://samaritans.org.uk
Samaritans Luton & South Beds
33 Cardiff Road,
Luton LU1 1PP
Phone 01582 720666 / 08457 909090
Samaritans MK
161 Fishermead Boulevard
Fishermead MK6 2AB
Phone 01908 116123 / 08457 909090
Email Jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans Northampton
2 St Michael’s Avenue,
Northampton NN1 4JQ
Phone 01604 637637 / 08457 909090
Something To Look Forward To
Charity arranging recreational outings, short holidays, etc.
for cancer patients and carers
84 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, CB1 3PJ
Fiona Coldron BCAc
Phone 07920095919
Email fiona@somethingtolookforwardto.org.uk
www.somethingtolookforwardto.org.uk
Stoma Care Service
Care and advice for all stomas by specialist nurses
MK University Hospital
Phone 01908 243070
Swallows, The
Support for head and neck cancer patients and carers
Meetings second Wednesday of every month at
The Swan Revived, NewportPagnell, 7:00-8:30p.m.
Phone 01253 428940
Email info@theswallows.org.uk
Facebook Search groups-MLKsupportgroup
https://theswallows.org.uk
Transport – MK Community Car Service
Volunteer drivers for medical appointments etc. Cover numerous areas in MK.
Phone 01908 670309
Transport Service for Patients (NHS)
Free NHS transport to and from hospital appointments, subject to conditions
Phone 0300 100 0015
Transport Service for Patients (British Red Cross)
Patient transport for appointments in MK, Northampton, Oxford, London etc.
Red Cross Transport & Escort Scheme
Unit 3, Joplin Court, Crownhill MK8 0JP
Phone 0845 0703 752
Upper GI Cancer Oesophagogastric Patient Support Group
Affiliated to the Oesophageal Patients Association
http://opa.org.uk
Helpline 0121 704 9860 Local contacts:
Wendy Shearsmith, Heather Simpson, CNS nurses at Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Email wendy.shearsmith@ldh.nhs.uk
Willen Hospice
Palliative and end-of-life care plus a range of other services
Milton Road, Willen Village
Milton Keynes MK15 9AB
Phone 01908 663636
Advice line 01908 306962
Email info@willen-hospice.org.uk
https://www.willen-hospice.org.uk/
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GENERAL MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE RESOURCES
111 (formerly NHS DIRECT)
24-hour call service when it’s not serious enough to call 999 Phone 111
http://bit.ly/1jldsre
Abdominal Aortic Aneurism
Screening predominantly for men aged 65 and more
Phone 01234 792207
Email aaascreening@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk
http://aaa.screening.nhs.uk
Adult Hearing Service
Self-referral drop in sessions for routine hearing assessments at
Bletchley, Eaglestone Health Centre (MK University Hospital),
Newport Pagnell and Wolverton
Phone 01908 209314
Age UK Milton Keynes
Mainly for people later in life but also for cancer patients whatever age
Wide range of social, practical and personal care services
The Peartree Centre
1 Chadds Lane,
Peartree Bridge MK6 3EB
Phone 01908 550700
Email info@ageuk.org./miltonkeynes
http://ageuk.org.uk/miltonkeynes
Alzheimers Society MK Branch
Wide range of support services and activities
Suite 433, 2nd floor
Margaret Powell House
401 – 447 Midsummer Blvd
Milton Keynes MK9 3BN
01908 232612
National helpline 0845 300 0336
Email miltonkeynes@alzheimers.org.uk
http://alzheimers.org.uk
Bereavement Service MK
Acorn House,
381 Midsummer Boulevard
MK9 3HP
Phone 07483 308032
Email mk.bs@virgin.net
http://bereavementservicemk.org.uk
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust
Thomas Edward Mitton House
37 Belvoir Avenue, Emerson Valley MK4 2JA
Phone Service Manager 01908 504778
Email thomas.edward@thedtgroup.org
http://birt.co.uk/temhouse
British Red Cross
Helping people in crisis, wherever they are, including wheelchair hire
3 Joplin Court, Crownhill MK8 0JP
Phone 01908 578327
Email Bucks@redcross.org.uk
http://redcross.org.uk
Bucks Vision Resource Centre
For and supporting people with sight loss
The Peartree Centre,
1 Chadds Lane,
Peartree Bridge MK6 3EB
Phone 01908 395498
Email: reception@bucksvision.co.uk
Care At Home
Private home care service
Challenge House
Sherwood Drive
Bletchley MK3 6DP
Phone 01908 533441
http://www.intrustcare.co.uk
Centre for Integrated Living (MKCIL)
Help for people with disabilities Information & advice, peer support,
planning & brokerage, employment support, and much more
330 Saxon Gate West MK9 2ES
Phone 01908 231344
Email info@mkcil.org.uk
http://mkcil.org.uk
Cervical Screening (NHS)
Screening to detect the health of the cervix in case cancer may be found
Phone NHS Direct 0845 4647
http://cancerscreening.nhs.uk
City Counselling Centre
Confidential counselling by voluntary groups
Whaddon Medical Centre
25 Witham Court, Tweed Drive
Bletchley MK3 7QU
Phone 01908 373058
Email cccmk@btinternet.com
http://bit.ly/1A2F5Pa
Community Alarm and Telecare Service
Supporting independent living plus reassurance for vulnerable people
4 Woodhouse Court,
Soskin Drive
Stantonbury Fields MK14 6GB
Phone 01908 222616
http://milton-keynes.gov.uk/community-alarm
Community Car Service MK
Low-cost lifts with volunteer drivers
Medical appointments, shopping, etc.
Phone 01908 670309
Community Cardiac Group
Advice, support and exercise for people with cardiac problems, COPD, etc.
Hinton Hall,
286a Whaddon Way,
MK3 7GB
Phone Gill Robinson 01908 632999
Email enquiries@mkccg.org
http://mkcardiacgroup.org
Community Foundation MK
Supports numerous groups that offer useful facilities.
Phone 01908 690276
Email: information@ mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk
http://mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk
Community Health Services MK
Complaints
If you have a complaint…
Email complaints@mkcha.nhs.uk
Community Health Services MK
Continence Service Phone 01908 650401
Specialist Therapy Services Phone 01908 372538
Whalley Drive Clinic
Bletchley MK3 6EN
Complaints Advocacy (NHS)
If you have problems with the NHS
Phone 0300 200 0084
Email pohwer@pohwer.net
http://pohwer.net
Crohn’s & Colitis UK
Milton Keynes & Bedford
Phone 0845 130 6810
Email mkb@groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
http://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk
Different Strokes
Support for stroke survivors
Phone 01908 317618
Email info@differentstrokes.co.uk
http://differentstrokes.co.uk
Diabetes UK MK Voluntary Group
The Peartree Centre,
1 Chadds Lane, Peartree Bridge MK6 3EB
Phone 01908 661039
Careline 0345 123 2300
Specialist nurses 01908 243089
Email miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup@gmail.com
http://miltonkeynes.diabetesukgroup.org
Dogs for the Disabled
Julie Davies, Secretary
Phone 01908 210175
Email julied.davies@btinternet.com
http://bit.ly/1wBohgy
Epilepsy Action MK
Monthly meetings for anyone with an interest in epilepsy
Eaglestone Hospital Restaurant, MK Hospital
First Tuesdays of month 10:30 – 12:30
Phone Marie Edgar 01708 479536
Email medgar@epilepsy.org.uk
Or Barbara 07514 635461
http://epilepsy.org.uk
Evolving Families
Support for families going through change and trauma
Phone 01908 608259
Email info@evolvingfamilies.co.uk
http://evolvingfamilies.co.uk
Falls Management and Prevention Service
How to reduce the risk of falling
Phone 01908 379440
Email liz.adams@mkchs.nhs.uk
Falls Service MK
Bletchley Community Hospital
Whalley Drive
Bletchley MK3 6EN
http://bit.ly/1rvIMEV
Headway Milton Keynes
Supporting people with an acquired brain injury
Phone 01908 696700
http://headwaymk.org
Healthwatch Milton Keynes
Consumer champion for health and social care
Suite 113, Milton Keynes Business Centre
Foxhunter Drive, Linford Wood, MK14 6GB
Phone 01908 698800
Email info@healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk
http://healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk
Hearing Voices Group MK
Support for people who hear voices
Thursdays at BLMK Mind, 2nd floor,
Margaret Powell House
Midsummer Blvd MK9 3HR
Phone 01908 257830
Helping Hands in Aspley Guise
Volunteers help with household tasks, driving to doctor
and hospital appointments, etc.
Phone 079 234 900 01
http://bit.ly/1N3P6kM
Also:
Helping Hands in Woburn Sands
Phone 07934 287255 for more information.
Home and Community Support
Livability East Midlands
Private support service for older people
Lincoln Court, Borough Road,
Buckingham Road Industrial Estate
Brackley NN13 7BE
Phone 01280 840049
Email hcs@livability.org.uk
http://www.livability.org.uk
Home Instead Senior Care
Private support service for older people living at home
Phone 01908 920586
http://homeinstead.co.uk/miltonkeynes
Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (NHS)
Phone 020 3214 5700
http://bit.ly/1wzYCEN
ISIS Chiropractic Clinic
50 Tilers Road,
Kiln Farm MK11 3EA
Phone 01908 307075
http://isischiropractic.co.uk
Life Beyond Sight Loss
Support for veterans
Phone 0800 389 7979
Email: membership@blindveterans.org.uk
http://blindveterans.org.uk
ME Association, The
7 Apollo Office Court, Radclive Road
Gawcott, Bucks MK18 4DF
Phone 01280 818968
Email meconnect@meassociation.org.uk
http://meassociation.org.uk
ME Group Milton Keynes (MK MEG)
Self-help for myalgic encephalomyelitis patients, carers, family and friends
1 Northend House,
Willen Road, MK Village MK10 9AF
Phone 0845 123 2649
http://mkmeg.org.uk
MK Macular Support Group
Phone Maggie on 01908 319292
Mobility MK
Mobility and all disability aids
26 High Street,
Newport Pagnell MK16 8AQ
Phone 01908 218191
98 Queensway,
Bletchley MK2 2RX
Phone 01908 644133
http://miltonkeynesmobility.co.uk
Osteoporosis Society, National
Help with osteopenia and osteoporosis
Phone Elizabeth 01908 370511
National helpline 0845 130 3076
Email info@nos.org.uk
http://nos.org.uk
Osteoporosis Support Group, MK & District
Phone 01908 377509 / 01908 370511
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)
Deals with any concerns/complaints you may have about services at Milton Keynes University Hospital
Phone 01908 995954 or 01908 995964
Email pals@mkuh.nhs.uk
Parkinsons UK MK Support Group
Centrecom MK9 3BJ
Phone Doug Eastfield 01908 615122
National helpline 0808 800 0303
Email deaglesf@sky.com
http://parkinsons.org.uk
Patient Congress MK
Supreme “senate” of (GP Practice based) Patient Participation Groups in MK
http://bit.ly/1t6x73s
Prescription Service (NHS)
Prescriptions collected and delivered for free
39 Carters Lane, MK11 3HL
Phone 01908 803499
Reader Service MK
Free service for disabled/blind people with reading or writing difficulties
First Floor, Margaret Powell House
403 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 3BN
Phone 01908 231123
Email mkreader@tiscali.co.uk
http://miltonkeynesreaderservice.org.uk
Reiki For All
The Well, Willen MK15 9AA
Second Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Phone 07758 451830
http://reikigroupmk.co.uk
Relate MK
Relationship issues including those concerning cancer
Phone 01908 310010
Email appointment@relatemk.org
http://relatemk.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Support for patients and carers.
Phone 0300 5000 927
Email info@rethink.org
http://rethink.org
SARC – Sensory Advice Resource Centre MK
Support service for adults with a sensory loss living in MK
Phone 01908 401135
Email sarcmk@bid.org.uk
Safer Steps
Improving mobility for older people in MK
Phone 01908 351667
http://extracare.org.uk
Sensory Advice and Resource Centre
Support for hearing and/or sight impairment
2075 Upper Fourth Street,
Witan Court MK9 1EH
Phone 01908 253772
Out of hours 01908 605650
http://bit.ly/12RgmAU
Sexual Health Milton Keynes
Support for sexual health in our community
Phone 0300 303 8273
http://sexualhealthmk.co.uk
Smile 🙂 MK
Free courses for mild to moderate depression, sleep disorders, anxiety etc.
Rivers Centre, Trent Road
West Bletchley MK3 7BB
Phone 01908 556700
Email communitylearning.mk@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Speech & Language Therapy Service
Self-referral help for adults with speech or language problems Self-referral drop-in service for children with possible speech & language problems
Eaglestone Health Centre
by MK University Hospital, MK6 5AZ
For adults phone 01908 243095, for children 01908 209305
Spinal Injuries Association
Support and rehabilitation for patients with spinal cord injuries
SIA House, 2 Trueman Place
Oldbrook MK6 2HH
Phone 01908 604191
Email sia@spinal.co.uk
http://spinal.co.uk
STaSS
HIV and AIDS support and educational charity
Phone 01908 282185
Email admin@stass.org.uk
http://stass.org.uk
Stop Smoking Support MK
Public Health Team
Phone 0845 200 2323
Email: public.health@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Talk Back Club
Support for people who have had strokes
Phone 0303 3033 100
http://bit.ly/1wCMDIn
Talk For Change
Talking therapies for stress and other mental health issues. Several locations in MK and west Beds. See website for your nearest group
http://mind-blmk.org.uk
Phone 01908 228830 (choose option 4)
Urgent Care Service MK
For assessment and treatment of injuries, illness and infections
Phone NHS 111 / 01908 201109
http://miltonkeynesccg.nhs.uk/urgentcare-service
West Bletchley Wellbeing
Private counselling service
Qualified, BACP registered counsellors
Wide range of issues treated
221a Whaddon Way
Bletchley MK3 7DZ
Phone 01908 370860
Email wbwcounselling@btinternet.com
3. PRACTICAL, FINANCIAL, SKILLS AND WORK RESOURCES
Access to Work
Help for people needing support for work, due to long term conditions
Phone 0208 426 3110
Email atwosu.london@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Adult Continuing Education MK
Large number of courses for leisure or work
ACE Rivers Centre,
Bletchley MK3 7BB
Phone 01908 556700
Email adult.education@milton-keynes.gov.uk
http://bit.ly/1zrfqhL
Affordable Warmth Helpline
Free advice on reducing energy bills
The National Energy Foundation
Milton Keynes MK5 8NG
Phone 01908 354537
01908 665555
Email emma.brooks@nef.org.uk
https://nef.org.uk
Citizens’ Advice MK
Free advice on financial, legal and other practical issues
Acorn House,
361 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3HP
Phone 01908 604475
Email: advice@mkcab.org.uk
http://miltonkeynescab.org.uk
Community Action MK
If you want to become a volunteer
Acorn House,
83 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3HP
Phone 01908 661623 Email:
Debbie@communityactionmk.org
http://volunteermk.org.uk
Community Legal Advice
Free legal advice and information
Phone 0845 345 4345
http://clsdirect.org.uk
Computer Clubs, Age UK MK
Courses at Age UK Drop-in centre
791 Avebury Blvd, MK9 3JT
Phone 01908 2404Council Housing MK
Council housing phone 01908 253481
Council housing services Phone 01908 252937
Housing repairs service Phone 0800 035 4466
Housing repairs Email: mkcrepairs@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Cranfield University
Postgraduate courses with support for disabled/long term condition students
Cranfield, Beds, MK43 0AL
Phone 01234 754113
Email h.odedra@cranfield.ac.uk
Energy Saving Trust
Impartial advice
Phone 0300 123 1234 / 0207 222 0101
Email energy-advice@est.org.uk
http://est.org.uk
Evenbreak
National job board for disabled people and/or recovering patients looking to get back into work – NB: remember that as soon as you are diagnosed with cancer, under British law you are legally disabled. This may help you in your dealings with your employer.
Email info@evenbreak.co.uk
Phone 0845 658 5717
http://evenbreak.co.uk
ExtraCare Villages
Homes for older people
Lovat Fields, Japonica Lane, Brickhill Street, Willen MK15 9ED
Phone: 01908 351300
Shenley Wood, Chalkdell Drive, Shenley Wood, MK5 6LB
Phone 01908 413000
http://extracare.org.uk/locations/shenley-wood-village
Frozen Meals Delivery Services
Apetito
phone 01225 809339
http://apetito.co.uk
Wiltshire Farm Foods, phone 0800 773773
http://wiltshirefoods.com
Oakhouse,
Phone 0845 643 2050
http://oakhousefoods.co.uk
HM Revenue and Customs
Help with tax forms etc.
Bowback House,
299 Silbury Boulevard MK9 1NG
Phone 0845 300 0627
http://hmrc.gov.uk/incometax
Housing Benefit & Council Tax Reduction Scheme
Help for tenants on low incomes to pay rent and council tax.
MK Council,
1 Saxon Gate East, MK9 3EJ
Phone 01908 253100 / 01908 252770
Email benefits@milton-keynes.gov.uk
https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk
JobCentre Plus
Southgate House,
449-499 Midsummer Boulevard MK9 3BN
Phone 0845 604 3719
JobCentre plus Benefits Enquiries 0800 055 6688
Local Government Ombudsman
Complaints
Phone 0300 061 0614
http://lgo.org.uk/adult-social-care
MacIntyre Jobs
Job board for people with autism & learning disabilities
Phone 01908 357016
Email jobs@macintyrecharity.org
http://macintyrecharity.org
MK Careers-Action
Job club (charity) for management / professionals seeking new opportunities
Melvin Hurley
Phone 07906 260840
Email mhurley@executives-action.co.uk
John Dale
Email jdale@executives-action.co.uk
http://www.executives-action.co.uk/home
Milton Keynes College
Wide range of adult education courses
Phone Admissions & Guidance 01908 684444
Email info@mkcollege.ac.uk
http://mkcollege.ac.uk
Money Advice MK
Free advice for people facing financial difficulties
The Ridgeway Centre,
Featherstone Road,
Wolverton Mill South MK12 5TH
Phone 01908 226049
Money Lifeline MK
Free confidential money advice
Acorn House,
391a Midsummer Blvd MK9 3HP
Phone 0300 123 5198
Email office@mkmoneylifeline.org.uk
http://mkmoneylifeline.org.uk
National Careers Service
Support for all adults to improve job prospects
Freephone 0800 100 900
Open University, The
Wide range of part-time qualifications you can study from home.
Student registration and enquiry service
PO Box 197, MK7 6BJ
Phone 0845 300 6090
Papworth Trust
Help with home repairs and other services
Email info@papworthtrust.org.uk
http://www.papworthtrust.org.uk
Patient Experience Team
Deals with any concerns / complaints you may have about services at MK University Hospital
Phone 01908 243181 / 01908 243633
Email patientexperience@mkhospital.nhs.uk
Pension Service, The
Phone 0345 606 0265
http://direct.gov.uk/pensions
People’s Voices
Charity that speaks up for people with many health-related issues
Acorn House,
351 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3HP
Phone 01908 314444
Email: mk.support@peoplesvoices.org.uk
http://peoplesvoices.org.uk
POhWER Milton Keynes
Advocacy Service, making your voice heard
Phone 0300 200 0084
Email pohwer@pohwer.net
http://pohwer.net
PRIME The Prince’s Initiative for Mature Enterprise
Business creation by the over 50s
Phone 0845 862 2023 / 0203 137 8525
Email info@prime.org.uk
http://prime.org.uk
Private Sector Housing Loans
Loans for home improvements for people over 60
MK Council, Civic Offices,
1, Saxon Gate East MK9 3EJ
Phone 01908 252664
Email privatesectorhousing@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Q Alliance
Information, support, counselling and more for LGBT people
Email: communications@qalliance.org.uk
http://qalliance.org.uk
REMAP MK
Bespoke equipment for people with disabilities
Local contact phone 01908 586102
http://www.remap.org.uk
RF Bletchley Employment Service
Help for mental health patients to get into work
Phone 01908 648788
Email: Bletchley@richmondfellowship.org.uk
http://richmondfellowship.org.uk
Richmond Fellowship
Supported housing Northants and MK #
Phone 01908 562139
http://bit.ly/2j80YZ4
Royal British Legion & SSAFA Forces
Help for ex and current Service personnel & families
Phone 0845 7725 725 / 01908 217181
Email office@ssafa-milton-keynes.org.ok
Email info@britishlegion.org.uk
SHELTER
Housing advice helpline
Phone 0808 800 4444
Email info@shelter.org.uk
Workers Educational Association MK
Adult education courses
Phone 01908 642254 / 01908 568921
Working With Cancer
Social enterprise helping employers to help staff going through cancer
36 Station Road
Thames Ditton
Surrey KT7 0NS
Mob: 07919 147784
https://www.workingwithcancer.co.uk/
Local contact: Maggie Newton, 07734 080073
Works For Us
Providing support into employment for over 40 years
The Point, 602 Midsummer Blvd. MK9 3NB
Phone 01908 200186
Email info@worksforus.org.uk
http://worksforus.org.uk
University of the Third Age MK
11 Winchester Circle, Kingston
Milton Keynes MK10 0BA
Phone 01908 281 717
Email info@mku3a.org
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SPORT, LEISURE, FITNESS AND SOCIAL RESOURCES
AMKERS Active Milton Keynes
Exercise Referral Scheme – Gentle help to get you fit
Ask for a referral at your GP practice or phone 01908 254241
Art of Living – MeetUp
Large range of locally-based special interest and hobby groups
http://artofliving.meetup.com/cities/gb/b9/milton_keynes
Art Therapy MK
Registered art psychotherapists
Email info@arttherapymk.co.uk
http://arttherapymk.co.uk
Arts Gateway MK
Access to wide range of arts in MK
Phone 01908 241122
http://artsgatewaymk.org.uk
Artworks MK Ltd
Independent arts and education charity including artist studio provision and support Arts Workshop
Parklands,
Great Linford MK14 5DZ
Phone 01908 608108
Email info@artworks-mk.co.uk
http://artworks-mk.co.uk
Bath House Sequence Dance Club
Stratford Road,
Wolverton MK12 5RL
David Smith
Phone 01908 311576
Bletchley Leisure Centre
Numerous sports facilities
Princes Way, MK2 2HQ
Phone 01908 377251
https://www.bletchleyleisurecentre.co.uk/
Bryerley Springs Farm Equestrian Centre
Horse riding and riding lessons
Galley Lane,
Great Brickhill MK17 9AA
Phone 0845 683 5874 (local rate)
http://bryerley-springs-farm.co.uk
Caldecotte Xperience, The
Variety of outdoor experiences and activities for people of all ages
George Amey Centre,
Simpson MK6 3AG
Phone 01908 232042 / 01908 232027
Email caldecotte@action4youth.org
http://www.caldecottexperience.org.uk
Castlethorpe Short Mat Bowls Club
Village Hall, MK19 7EL
Phone 01908 563150, Dave
Chinese School & Community Centre MK
Learn Cantonese / Mandarin
Phone 01908 888152
Email inbox@mkchinese.org.uk
http://mkchinese.org.uk
Climb Your Mountain
Help to achieve a physical challenge
Phone 01908 231275
Email info@climbyourmountain.org
http://climbyourmountain.org
Dance Centre MK
Line Dancing, Tea Dances
Newport Road,
New Bradwell MK13 0AA
Phone 01908 227772 / 07968 302 398
Email mail@mkdance.fsnet.co.uk
Danesborough Chorus
Choir, singing
Wednesday 7.45pm in Aspley Guise Village Hall
Membership Secretary: 01296 680328
Box Office: 01525 373512
http://danesborough.org.uk
Drivewell Driving Tuition
Driving instruction for able-bodied and disabled learners.
6 Meadow Street,
Walnut Tree MK7 7BP
Phone Nick Kettle 01908 930039 or 07739 801881
Driving Lessons for the Disabled
http://www.disableddrivinglessons.co.uk/south_east.html
ExStress Fitness & Therapy
Including Zumba Gold dance
Julia Berg
Phone 07779 339984
Email exstress@tiscali.co.uk
http://exstress.co.uk
Falaise Bowls Club
Bolbeck Park, Phone 01908 679648 Maggi Richards
FitMK
Outdoor gym. Fitness for people at all levels.
Email support@fitMK.com
http://fitMK.com
Great Linford Modern Sequence Dancing Club
Mr Reg Humphries
Phone 01908 376082
InspireAll (formerly Hertsmere Leisure)
Sports and fitness activities including seated exercise
http://inspireall.com
Phone (head office) 01727 744250
Imagine Wellbeing Clinic
1st floor, David Lloyd Health Club
Livingstone Drive, Newlands MK15 0DL
Phone 07774 422 447 christine@imaginewellbeingclinic.com
http://imaginewellbeingclinic.com
Indoor Bowls
Numerous locations,
e.g. Bletchley Leisure Centre
Princes Way, Bletchley MK2 2HQ
Email info@mad-uk.org
Phone 01908 231312
Inter-Action MK
Community arts in MK prioritising disabled and disadvantaged people
Milton Keynes Discovery Centre, Bradwell Abbey, Alston Drive MK13 9AP
Email info@interactionmk.org.uk
Phone 01908 318285
http://interactionmk.org.uk
Ivy Leaf Short Mat Bowls Club
Mill Mead Hall, Haversham Road,
Wolverton MK12 5TN
Phone 01908 225952
Knit and Natter
Informal knitting group
Woburn Sands Library
Tuesdays 3.45-4.30pm.
Phone 01908 582033
Line Dancing
Summerlin Centre, Woburn Sands
Monday – Beginners 7-7.45pm
Intermediates 7.45-9.45pm
Phone Phil 07884 303649.
Men in Sheds MK
Support for mature men to pursue useful hobbies and enjoy good, restorative company
Unit 28, Burners Lane,
Kiln Farm MK11 3HB
Phone 01908 267126
Email info@meninshedsmk.org
http://www.meninshedsmk.org.uk
http://facebook.com/groups/meninshedsmk
Men in Sheds Netherfield MK
Netherfield and Woughton Shed
Barnfield Drive, Netherfield,
Milton Keynes MK6
Alan Williamson Phone 07963 888837
Email alan.williamson@woughtoncommunitycouncil.gov.uk
Men in Sheds West Bletchley
Rickley Park Pavilion
Shenley Road
Bletchley MK3 6HF
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 – 12.30
Phone 07798 915221.
Email men.in.sheds.west.bletchley@gmail.com
Middleton Swimming Pool
Offers sessions for people with disabilities
Phone for days and times
Tickford Street
Newport Pagnell MK16 9BG
Phone 01908 610477
MK Dons SET
“Extra Time” activities to help you improve your balance and general well-being
Stadium MK, Stadium Way West
Milton Keynes MK1 1ST
Phone 01908 622888
Email info@mkdonsset.com
http://mkdonsset.com
MK Gallery
Purpose-built public contemporary art gallery
900 Midsummer Blvd MK9 3QA
Phone 01908 676900
http://www.mkgallery.org
MK Theatre
Regularly hosts West End productions on provincial tour
500 Marlborough Gate, MK9 3NZ
Phone box office 0844 871 7652
Move Better Fitness Academy
Based in Leighton Buzzard
Phone 07795 536022
Email info@ movebetterfitnessacademy.co.uk
http://movebetterfitnessacademy.co.uk
Movement and Meditation
Summerlin Centre
Woburn Sands
Beginners Thursday 2.40-3.30pm
Phone Jenni 01908 267387
Nordic Slim
Nordic walking in MK Area
Sabine Broecker
Phone 01908 200460
Email: NordicWalking@sabs-training.com
http://www.nordic-slim.co.uk
Nordic Walking UK
Beginners’ courses and weekly social groups
Phone 01908 253229
Email: vicki.clark@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Pilates Beginners Class
Summerlin Centre
Woburn Sands
Thursdays 1.30-2.30pm
Phone Jenni 01908 267387
Places for People Leisure
Formerly DC Leisure
Includes details of Middleton Pool,
Newport Pagnell
Phone 01908 610477
http://placesforpeopleleisure.org
Reactivate MK
Large range of sports, fitness and leisure activities right across MK
MK Council Leisure Services
Phone 01908 253154
Or contact Vicki Clarke Phone 01908 253229
Email: vicki.clarke@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Download latest booklet: http://milton-keynes.gov.uk/sportsdevelopment
or phone 01908 253562
Ride High Equestrian Centre
Horse riding and riding lessons
Redland Drive, Childs Way
Loughton MK5 8AZ
Phone 01908 666434 Email: info@ridehighequestriancentre.co.uk
https://www.ridehighequestriancentre.co.uk/
Sailability MK
MK Sailing Club
Caldecotte Lake MK7 8NE
Phone 01296 489871
John Leonard.
Email johnf_leonard@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.mksc.org.uk/sailability.html
Sands Singers
Choir, singing
Memorial Hall
Woburn Sands
Fridays 7-9pm
Phone Jerry Breslin 01908 582952
http://www.sandssingers.co.uk
Shenley Leisure Centre
Burchard Crescent,
Shenley Church End, MK5 6HF
Phone 01908 502488
http://shenleyleisure.org.uk
Sherington Short Mat Bowls Club
Village Hall MK16 9NZ
Phone 01234 391496
Bob Claridge
Something To Look Forward To
Charity providing treats for cancer patients and carers
84 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, CB1 3PJ
Fiona Coldron BCAc
Phone 07920095919
Email fiona@somethingtolookforwardto.org.uk
https://.somethingtolookforwardto.org.uk
Stantonbury Campus and Arts & Leisure Centre
Theatre, gym, leisure activities, term time
Phone 01908 324466
Email customerservice@stantonbury.org.uk
http://stantonburyleisure.co.uk
Stantonbury Campus Theatre
Puts on some excellent contemporary and community/local productions
MK14 6BN
Phone 01908 324422
Stony Stratford Bowls Club
Ostlers Lane MK11 1AR
Phone 01908 507676
John Lonergan
Email roger.j.pye@btinternet.com
Stony Stratford Croquet Club
Ancell Trust Sports Ground
MK11 1AR
Phone 01908 510320
Rex Hale
Email rex@rexandmh.plus.com
Tai Chi
Aspley Guise Village Hall
Beginners Fridays 4.30-5.30pm
Phone Darren 01908 646338
Email info@creativewarriortraining.com
Taoist Tai Chi
Stress reduction and much more with this ancient art
Phone 01296 576167
Email dizzyjenny@hotmail.co.uk
http://taoist.org.uk
Tempo Dancing Club
Ballroom and Sequence Dancing
Bletchley
Mrs J Robinson
Phone 01908 374122
The Feathers Badminton Club
Mead Hall, Wolverton MK12 5TN
Phone 01908 373966
Janet Baldwin
The Parks Trust MK
Wide range of walking and other outdoor activities
Phone 01908 233600
Email info@theparkstrust.com
http://bit.ly/12SqucE
The Rascals Short Mat Bowls Club
Lavendon Village Hall MK46 4HA
Phone 01933 663558
David or Dorothy Biggs
The Stables Theatre
Music and theatre venue founded by the late Sir John Dankworth
Wavendon, MK17 8LU
Phone 01908 280800
Email stables@stables.org
http://stables.org
Theatre District
Various activities including theatre, museum, bars, restaurants and special displays
Email info@theatre-district.co.uk
http://www.theatre-district.co.uk
Walking Football
E.g. at Woughton Leisure Centre
Rainbow Drive, Leadenhall MK6 5EJ
Make A Difference
Phone 01908 231312
Email info@mad-uk.org
http://mkmadwalkers.co.uk
Walking For Health
Local walk groups
Numerous groups in MK and west Beds.
Check website for your nearest group
http://walkingforhealth.org.uk
Walking Groups in and around Milton Keynes
Phone 0207 339 8541
https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/milton-keynes-health-walks
Walking Groups near Woburn Sands
https://www.meetup.com/topics/walkers/gb/b9/woburn_sands/
West Bletchley Community Association
Porchester Close MK3 6BH
Country Dancing, Line Dancing
Miriam Baldock
Phone 01908 378532
Windmill Hill Golf Centre
Get Into Golf programme
Tattenhoe Lane, Bletchley MK3
Email whgolf@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Phone 01908 631113
https://www.1life.co.uk
Xscape
Entertainment destination including snow sports, rock climbing plus other leisure pursuits
602 Marlborough Gate MK9 3XS
Phone 0871 200 3220
http://xscape.co.uk
Yoga
Various opportunities in MK
E.g. Make A Difference
Email info@mad-uk.org
Phone 01908 231312
Young at Heart (over 50s exercise group)
Ellen Pettitt Hall
Woburn Sands
Fridays 10am
Phone 01908 502660
If you have any medical questions or concerns about your treatment, please phone the number you have been given by your care team at MKU Hospital.
If you haven’t got their number handy phone the Hospital switchboard on 01908 660033 and they will put you through to the people you need to speak to.
For questions about the contents of this directory and about the work of the MKCPP, please email info@mkcpp.org.
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