When we’re open for drop-ins

(no appointment required)

Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 2pm

Meet the team

Centre Manager: Liz Tapsell
Wellbeing Coordinator: Phil Warner

45 Years of Wessex Cancer Support

Since 1981, you have helped us be there to support local people affected by cancer. We are a pillar of support for people across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, ensuring no one in our community has to face cancer alone.

Throughout 2026, we will be celebrating 45 years of supporting local people affected by cancer. We’ll also have a number of ways for you to learn more about what we do and how you can help support services continue in the future.

Download our services guide

We offer a range of cancer support services to help you and your loved ones. To learn more about our services, what we provide and how we can help you, we have created a guide outlining all that you need to know about your Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre. Download your copy.

If you would like to speak to our friendly team, contact us today.

Become a Support Volunteer

Support volunteers are special people who offer practical and emotional support to adults at all stages of their cancer journey. We have around 15 active volunteers at the Isle of Wight centre, with many involved with us for over ten years. They listen without judging and are able to maintain client confidentiality. Our support volunteers are essential to help us provide the support our clients’ needs.

Find out more about becoming a volunteer at Wessex Cancer Support.

Contact us

Wessex Cancer Support
Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre
21 Lugley Street
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5HD

Tel: 01983 524 186
Email: isleofwight@wessexcancer.org.uk

Accessibility

The centre is fully accessible, including toilet facilities. There is street parking outside the centre, and other parking options close by, which we will happily advise on.

How to apply to our services

To apply to our services contact us, or find out more via our how to refer to our services section.

45 Years. Countless Lives Touched.

This Autumn, every step you take can make a real difference.

To celebrate 45 years of Wessex Cancer Support, we’re inviting you to choose your distance, select your route and Walk For Hope, From peaceful morning strolls and lunchtime walks, to weekend adventures with loved ones.

Every kilometre you complete helps raise vital funds to ensure local people living with cancer receive the emotional support, practical help and wellbeing services they need, when they need them most. By taking on this challenge and asking your friends and family to sponsor you, you’ll be helping ensure that everyone affected by cancer can access the care, comfort and hope they deserve

Walk with friends, family or colleagues, or go solo—but don’t wait. Sign up today, start fundraising, and turn every kilometre into life-changing support for local people affected by cancer.

Sign up today and make every step count.

How to complete your Walk for Hope:

• Register today by clicking the button below.
• Complete the form and pay your £5 registration fee.
• Receive your personalised online fundraising page, ready for you to start raising vital funds.
• Share your fundraising page with friends, family and colleagues, invite them to support you.
• Share your journey with us!
• Log your walks as you go
• Reach your goal, then let us know you’ve finished!
• Celebrate your wonderful achievement – supporting local people affected by cancer!!

What you’ll receive from us:

• A dedicated member of the Wessex Cancer Support team to cheer you on and support your fundraising journey.
• An online fundraising page automatically set up for you
• A digital fundraising guide packed with tips, ideas and inspiration to help you reach (or even exceed!) your fundraising goal.
• Raise £50  and receive a personalised thank you certificate,
• Raise £150 and receive a medal to celebrate your achievement