About Us

Penny Brohn UK is the only UK charity specialising in an integrated whole person approach to cancer, known as the Bristol Whole Life Approach.

The Bristol Whole Life Approach recognises that someone with cancer needs more than medicine and provides a powerful combination of physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support that is designed to help anyone affected by cancer at any stage of the disease. Working with the NHS and alongside standard medical treatment, The Bristol Whole Life Approach helps people to help themselves and reclaim control of their health and wellbeing.


Press releases

Cancer charity committed to supporting people living with cancer...

PRESS RELEASE 26 March 2020 Cancer charity committed to supporting people living with cancer throughout Coronavirus crisis... read more

26.03.2020 • By Penny Brohn UK

The Little Book of Self-Care

Leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has developed The Little Book of Self-Care to help people prioritise their own needs and build... read more

18.03.2020 • By Penny Brohn UK

Creative dance project to support women affected by cancer

Leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK has teamed up with creative dance project, Move Dance Feel to offer fun dance courses for women... read more

05.11.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

HRH The Prince of Wales hosts reception to celebrate Penny Brohn UK’s...

On Tuesday 23 July, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales hosted the inaugural celebration of Penny Brohn UK’s 40 th anniversary year. At the... read more

24.07.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

New guidelines to help people with cancer to eat well

Leading cancer charities, Penny Brohn UK and Macmillan Cancer Support have teamed up, along with specialist dietitians from Avon and Somerset NHS... read more

03.07.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant awarded Jackie Collins honour at ladies lunch

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, Peaches Golding OBE, was joined by Casualty star, Amanda Mealing and news presenter Alex Lovell at this year’s... read more

20.05.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Cancer charity founder named on Royal Society of Medicine’s Wall of Honour

Penny Brohn, one of the founders of leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has been named on the Royal Society of Medicine’s Wall of Honour.... read more

23.04.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Penny Brohn UK launches first ever Impact Report

Leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK has launched its first ever Impact Report, detailing the impact the charity made during 2018. For almost... read more

16.04.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

St James’s Place Foundation helps fund cancer support for lonely older...

St James’s Place Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the St James’s Place Wealth Management Group has donated nearly £30,000 to... read more

09.04.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Free weekly support for people affected by cancer

Leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, is providing free weekly support to people affected by cancer with its Introduction Days and Treatment... read more

03.04.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Get fit, have fun and raise money at this year’s ‘Getfitathon’

Clifton Asset Management and Morgan Lloyd will be hosting their renowned ‘Getfitathon’ for the eighth year running in aid of leading cancer... read more

03.04.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

For one night only Penny Brohn Presents: Doreen Doreen

For one night only, leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, will be hosting two of Bristol’s finest acts. Pop legends Doreen Doreen and favourite... read more

03.04.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Wife dedicates Tree of Life win to wonderfully supportive husband

Abi Dennehy has won an engraved leaf to hang on Penny Brohn UK’s Tree of Life and has dedicated the leaf to her husband, Mike. Abi won the... read more

26.03.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Penny Brohn UK’s practically perfect Afternoon Tea

Leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK has opened ticket sales for its popular Afternoon Tea event just in time for Mother’s Day. This year’s... read more

19.02.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Cancer charity partners with meditation app

Leading cancer charity Penny Brohn UK has partnered up with Headspace to provide people living with cancer free access to the world’s leading... read more

05.02.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Charity launches interactive garden experience for people living with...

Leading cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has teamed up with digital mapping company, Nautoguide to develop an interactive journey around the... read more

21.01.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Free cancer event comes to Southampton

A LEADING cancer charity is hosting a free event in Southampton for people with cancer and their close supporters. Penny Brohn UK’s two-day... read more

07.01.2019 • By Penny Brohn UK

Local choirs to sing together for cancer charity

Choirs from across Bristol and North Somerset will be joining forces this Christmas to raise money for cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK. The... read more

14.11.2018 • By Penny Brohn UK

Charity makes urgent plea for volunteers

Cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, is urgently looking for motivated and committed volunteers to join its helpline team at its National Centre in... read more

13.11.2018 • By Penny Brohn UK

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