The Pickering Cancer Drop‑In Centre in Tunbridge Wells is a welcoming, community-focused charity offering support to anyone whose life has been touched by cancer—whether as a patient, friend, family member, or carer. Set in a non-clinical, friendly environment, the Centre provides a space where people can drop in, share a cup of tea and a biscuit, engage in conversation, or just spend time among caring peers.

Rather than medical treatment, the emphasis is on emotional well-being, companionship, and shared experience. Visitors can benefit from a range of complementary therapies such as Reiki, reflexology, and massage, or join creative and craft sessions—activities designed to calm, soothe, and nurture beyond standard clinical support. All services are provided at no cost.

The Centre is entirely self-funded, operating without NHS funding and run by volunteers, many of whom have directly experienced cancer themselves. This creates a genuine, empathetic atmosphere where people understand the anxieties and realities of a diagnosis. With no appointment required, anyone affected by cancer can walk in, knowing they’ll be welcomed just as they are.

Throughout its journey, the Centre has built a warm, inclusive community for those navigating the often-difficult emotional path of cancer. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, supporting a loved one, or coping with life after cancer, it offers solace, connection, and understanding in a relaxed setting.

The Pickering Cancer Drop-In Centre stands as a compassionate lifeline—quietly but powerfully reaffirming that no one has to face cancer alone.