Radiotherapy

Beacon Buddy app

A picture of a women holding a smartphone with the Beacon Buddy app showing on the phone.

Your radiotherapy journey

Designed by our radiotherapy team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and led by radiographers Vicki Hands, Kate Moorman, Aynsley Jewell, and Stan Prcic, the Beacon Buddy app gives you access to a wealth of information on your treatment journey.

At the touch of a fingertip, get access to features such as:

Track your treatment journey

Find out what happens at each stage of your treatment, and use the manual countdown tool to keep track of how many treatments you have left.

Top tips and advice

Covering general advice to support groups and frequently asked questions, find the answers to some of your queries and concerns.

Learn more about possible side effects

Each type of treatment will have common side effects that you may experience. We hope this section will offer you some support and advice.

Get directions and information on how to get to your appointment

Directions to the Beacon Centre will help you to find your way, and information on parking and our links to the Park & Ride and other transport services will help to make planning your journey that bit easier.

Access helpful contact details for our services

Including numbers and email addresses for services you may need while having treatment with us.

Store your personal notes

Use this tool to keep your own notes or helpful information in one place.

How to use the Beacon Buddy app

Ask your consultant for your personal pin-code and download the app for free on Android or Apple devices.