Christmas Message from Orchid – Holiday Closure and Support Information

As we approach the festive season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to everyone in our community. Christmas can be a joyful time for many, but we also know it can bring stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness — especially for those coping with health concerns or supporting a loved one through cancer.

Please note that Orchid will be closed from the close of business on Friday 19th December 2025 and will re-open on Monday 5th January 2026. During this period, our team will not be available to respond to calls or emails, but help is still available.

If you need immediate emotional support or someone to talk to over the Christmas and New Year period, the following organisations are available:

• Samaritans – 24/7 confidential emotional support
  • Call: 116 123
  • Website: samaritans.org
• Shout Crisis Text Line – free, confidential, 24/7 text support
  • Text: SHOUT to 85258
• NHS 111 – for urgent medical advice or if you’re unsure where to turn
  • Call: 111
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – support for anyone feeling overwhelmed
  • Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)
• Webchat: thecalmzone.net
• Macmillan Cancer Support Line – cancer information and emotional support
  • Call: 0808 808 00 00 (open most days except bank holidays)
  • Website: macmillan.org.uk
• If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, always call 999.

We would like to thank all the men, families, supporters, Health Care Professionals, volunteers, and partners who have stood with us throughout 2025. Your dedication and generosity make our work possible.

From everyone at Orchid, we wish you a peaceful, safe, and restorative Christmas and New Year. We look forward to continuing our vital work together in 2026.