THE Wessex Cancer Trust has told those who need the charity it is still there for you — as its support services have evolved in response to the coronavirus.

After having to close its support centres, the charity is now live streaming therapy sessions, carrying out weekly calls for vulnerable clients, offering counselling over the phone and providing help on a Facebook support group.

A helpline has also been set up and has helped more than 100 people in four days.

The Daisy Bus service is still running but with increased precautions.

Although, the charity say the financial effects of the virus are hitting the charity hard, with a big drop in retail sails and the cancellation or postponement of many of its fundraising activities and events.

Chief executive, Cait Allen said: "We exist to support thousands of local people at a time in their lives they most need it. Now, they need us more than ever.

"All of us are adjusting to a new way of living, but cancer doesn’t stop and you may be feeling particularly anxious and isolated if you have it. You might also be worried that your treatment is being delayed or that you’re at a higher risk of infection.

"Because we have had to temporarily close our support centres, we have been working extremely hard to introduce new ways of helping as many existing and new clients as possible, but as a charity we’re in a vulnerable position.

"Almost all of our planned fundraising and events have been postponed or cancelled, our corporate friends are not at work to support our fundraising and we’ve closed our charity shops for the foreseeable future.

"These are worrying times for all of us and I would urge you to please continue supporting us if you can."

To donate to the Wessex Cancer Trust you can visit its justgiving page ​or you can visit ​its website for details of all the support available.