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The vehicle used by Wessex Cancer Support for the Portsmouth Daisy Bus service has been handed over to the Daisy Ring Bus CIC to support the group in continuing the service for Isle of Wight residents.

The Portsmouth Daisy Bus, which transports patients from the Southsea Hover terminal directly to the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, has now been transferred from Wessex Cancer Support to the Daisy Ring Bus CIC with the new service starting from 5 January 2026.

The planned transfer had been agreed by the Daisy Ring Bus CIC and Wessex Cancer Support to bring both the Southampton and Portsmouth Daisy Buses under one coordinated, community-led organisation while allowing Wessex Cancer Support to focus on providing emotional and psychological support to those affected by cancer.

Suzanne Bannister, Director of Support Services said:

“We’re delighted that the Daisy Ring Bus CIC is taking over the management and delivery of the Portsmouth Daisy Bus service. This will enable the community group to manage the transport services for Isle of Wight cancer patients, while Wessex Cancer Support continues to provide the support services patients and their loved ones need during and after treatment. We wish our colleagues at the Daisy Ring Bus CIC the best of luck with delivering the new service and look forward to working together in the future.”

Suzanne Bannister, Director of Support Services

The Wessex Cancer Support Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre continues to offer a range of free services such as counselling, complementary therapies and support groups for anyone affected by cancer.

For more information about our services, see our Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre webpage.

Notes to Editors

 

Wessex Cancer Support provides free, local and personalised emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life after cancer, supporting someone with cancer, or be bereaved. It is a charity which relies on donations to provide this support.  

In 2026, the charity is celebrating its 45th year supporting the communities across Wessex through its four cancer support centres in Chandler’s Ford, Bournemouth, Waterside (Hythe) and Newport (Isle of Wight), the charity offers a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and courses. It also provides online services so people can access support from the comfort of their own home.  

In 2024, the charity provided 19,000 client support sessions across its services and 99% of clients rated the support they received as good or excellent.  

Visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk for more information 

Email: media@wessexcancer.org.uk 
Tel: 023 8067 2200 [office hours]