Welcome to your Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre
Our Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre was extended and refurbished in 2020, following a successful fundraising appeal on the Island.
Based in Newport, Isle of Wight, the centre offers a range of free services for people affected by cancer, including professional counselling and complementary therapies. We have three treatment rooms and a space for meetings and activities.
When you arrive, you will be greeted with a warm welcome from our team of staff and volunteers. The centre is a relaxing, non-clinical environment, where we want you to feel yourself, around people who have lived experience of cancer.
See below for more about the activities we offer on the Isle of Wight.
To apply for our services, see our how to refer guidance or contact our centre.
When we’re open for drop-ins
(no appointment required)
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 2pm
Meet the team
Centre Manager: Liz Tapsell
Contact us
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.
Learn more hereDownload 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.
Download our guide
“You can always be assured of a warm welcome when you visit us in Newport. From simple things like a cup of tea and listening ear, to one-to-one counselling and complementary therapies, we are here for you.”
Liz Tapsell, Centre ManagerExplore our cancer support services
Upcoming community support events
Sing 4 Life
Every Monday
2:30pm – 4pm
Learn to crochet
Wednesday 18 February
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Macrame Plant Hanger with Lottie
Wednesday 18 February
11:00am – 1:00pm
Biscoe’s Legal Clinic
First working Monday of each month
Please email to make an appointment
Yoga
Every Thursday
2pm – 3pm
Please note a donation of £5 is needed to support this activity
Sound therapy
Wednesday 25 February
Remember to bring your own mats or blanket
11am (please email to book your place)
Drop-in sessions
Weekly, Tuesday – Friday
10:00am – 2pm
Creative writing
Wednesdays (please email to book your place)
11am – midday
Isle of Wight Sing for Life Choir
For more details see our Sing for Life information.
Book your place
To book your place onto one of our support sessions, visit our centre or email:
isleofwight@wessexcancer.org.uk
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.
Become a volunteer
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.
How to find us
Our Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre is Lugley Street, Newport.
Use the Google Maps feature below to learn more.
Donate to support your
local cancer support centre
Your donation helps make services like the Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre possible. Isle of Wight Cancer Support Centre provides free, personalised wellbeing support to people affect by cancer on the Isle of Wight. £10 could help to fund essential aromatherapy oils, £45 could help support the cost of a support session, and £130 could help fund a centre for a day.
The cancer support centres run entirely thanks to the kindness and generosity of people like you. Every penny you donate makes a huge difference. From everyone at Wessex Cancer Support, thank you.
