Help and support
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with Ocular Melenoma, we are here to help. Find out how we are able to offer you support and information.
Services we provide
Find more information about the diagnosis, treatment and managing symptoms and side effects.
Helpline
Our helpline is run by staff and volunteers, with calls returned within 24 hours if we cannot take your call.
Community Support
At Ocular Melanoma UK, we want to bring people together to make Ocular Melanoma feel a little less rare.
Psychological Support
We would like our members to have the information and psychological and emotional support they need.
Contact us for support
The Ocular Melanoma UK helpline offers confidential support to people living with Ocular Melanoma and their loved ones.
Call us on 0300 790 0512
Lines open between 10am – 7pm Monday – Friday
Email us
Email us on helpline@omuk.org
Specialist Psychological Support
Dealing with an ocular melanoma diagnosis can be overwhelming. Our specialist therapists have a wealth of experience on learning how to adjust living with the unique challenges of this condition and are there to support you.
Thats why we offer funded specialist psychological support sessions to help you manage the emotional impact.
We can help with:
Emotional support. We can offer information and support to anyone going through diagnosis, treatment, and adjustment to eye cancer, and to friends and family who need someone to talk to.
Meeting others. We can put you in touch with other patients or family members, whether that be online, on the phone, or in person.
Understanding pathways. We can help you interpret the national guidelines for uveal melanoma. We may be able to signpost you to the right support and have information on latest developments, such as clinical trials that might be of interest.
We cannot help with:
Clinical advice. Only your clinical team can tell you whether a treatment is right for you. We are not able to provide any Clinical Advice, if you are experiencing side effects or concerning symptoms, you should speak with your clinical team, 111 or 999 accordingly.
Legal and financial advice. Our call handlers do not have training in legal or financial matters, but they can sign-post you to other organisations that may be able to help.
Become a member today
We will keep you updated with any latest developments. It’s easy and free for you to join us. Members will receive:
- Access to our online community
- Monthly E-bulletins
- Discounts on items in our online shop section
- Access to free, expert psychological & emotional support counselling
- Free entrance to our annual conference, member meet ups and annual general meeting.
