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Nobody

Should Face

Cancer Alone

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Who are we?

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is dedicated to a single mission: ensuring that no one faces cancer alone.


We provide a comprehensive range of support services to help navigate cancer. Whether you need family support, financial guidance, assistance with transport, housing, or counselling, we are here for you.


We offer support and advice for people living in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Areas, including Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Ogmore Valley, Garw Valley, Llynfi Valley.

I am

facing cancer.

Facing cancer can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone.
 We're here to support you, no matter your circumstances, with personalised help tailored to your needs. Whether you need expert advice, a compassionate listener, emotional support, or practical assistance, we're by your side. We believe no one should face cancer alone, and we're here to ensure you never have to.

Someone I know is facing cancer.

Supporting a loved one with cancer can be challenging.

We’re here to support you with resources and guidance, helping you be there for your loved one in the best way possible. Whether it’s arranging transport so you don’t need to take too much time off work, or simply offering a friendly face to talk to, we're here for everyone navigating a cancer diagnosis. We believe no one should face cancer alone, and we’re here to ensure you never have to

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Housing

Housing can be a challenge for many when facing a cancer diagnosis. We can provide advice and help you deal with the relevant associations if you need to make housing adjustments due to your diagnosis.

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Financial

Dealing with a diagnosis can be overwhelming, and financial concerns can add to the burden. We're here to help ease that load by guiding you to grants, benefits and other financial resources that may help you.

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Emotional & Family

Cancer often impacts not just the person diagnosed but also their loved ones. We can connect you to free local counselling services, support groups, and one-on-one sessions designed to help you manage the emotional challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis.

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Transport

Getting to doctors' appointments and hospital visits can be difficult, we will help you access support, such as driver schemes and other local transport networks that may be able to help you in your local area.

Video

Nobody Should Face

Cancer Alone

"CRT's role is trying to pull everyone together to get the change we need for people living with cancer."

Meet

our link workers

and find out more.

Link workers are the heart and soul of CRT Together, dedicated to connecting our participants to right support for them. Whether it’s through a meeting in the community or a friendly phone call, they are here to offer personalised support and guidance in whichever way works best for you.

Talk to a Link Worker

Supporting the Local Community

by CRT Together • 12 Nov, 2024
Last week, we shared some photos from our visit to Abercynon, where we teamed up with our friends at Ray of Light to help make a positive impact at their new home. This week, we’re excited to take you a step closer with a new video showcasing the day in action! Supporting the local community is at the core of CRT’s mission, and this visit was no exception. As you’ll see in the video, it was a very busy day as we tackled a variety of tasks to enhance the facilities that Ray of Light provides to the people they support. From small fixes to larger jobs, each effort was a step toward making a real difference to the site. We hope you enjoy watching the video as much as we enjoyed making it happen. Thank you for being a part of our journey to support and uplift those that need it most.

A Little Ray of Light

by CRT Together • 07 Nov, 2024
The CRT team were out in the community recently supporting our friends at Ray of Light a remarkable cancer support group offering a wide range of assistance to those impacted by cancer. We were thrilled to bring in an enthusiastic group of volunteers from the CRT team and Welsh Water to Ray of Lights fantastic venue in Abercynon, to see how we could lend a hand and enhance the space. As part of our CRT Together initiative, collaboration is essential. In the Cwm Taf Morgannwg area alone, 3,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and no single organisation can support all those in need. That’s why partnerships like the one between CRT and Ray of Light are so valuable. Working together, we aim to serve the broader community in the most impactful way possible. We had a fantastic day spent outdoors, helping to improve Ray of Light’s facilities and they have also benefited financially from our partnership, as one of the recipients of the Breaking Barriers Fund , which funded the solar panels on their roof, helping them be energy efficient for years to come. The Ray of Light facility isn't your typical cancer support centre. It’s not just about quiet rooms and talking circles. It’s a vibrant place where people can engage in craft activities, participate in wellbeing sessions, or simply enjoy the fresh air. Ray of Light offers a refreshing and holistic approach to support, and we look forward to continuing our wonderful partnership with Sue and her team for many years to come. To find out more about Ray of Light visit their website at: www.rayoflightwales.org.uk

Adventure Therapy

by CRT Together • 24 Oct, 2024
We've been working with Leila for a while now, and her sessions are designed to be engaging, interactive, and most importantly, fun. These sessions are specifically designed for women recovering from breast cancer, offering a supportive environment to connect and heal. They are led by female instructors unless stated otherwise on the event posters. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's the perfect time to highlight how initiatives like these play a vital role in the recovery journey. Therapy and healing don't always have to involve sitting down and talking; these sessions offer an active, uplifting way to support both physical and emotional well-being. We hope they are a great success and lead to the formation of a dedicated breast cancer recovery group. We wish Leila and her team continued success in helping women through their recovery. For more information and to book your spot for free via Eventbrite, please follow the link below. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
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