If you or a family member has been diagnosed with cancer we would like to support you.
Supportive Calls with our Social Prescribers
Many patients benefit from a supportive call with our social prescribers in the first few months after a cancer diagnosis.
They have access and good knowledge of local resources and groups which you could attend.
They will listen to you and allow you to discuss the issues that are most important to you.
This can include:
Treatments and side effects
Anxiety or low mood
Concerns about work
Worry about your loved ones/family
Thinking about the future
Concerns about finance
If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, or would like to speak to one of our social prescribers, simply fill in an online form, call us or let reception know and we will be in touch.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan’s support line is open 7 days a week and offers confidential support to people living with cancer and to their loved ones. If you are worried about money, work or treatment, or you just want to speak about whatever matters to you, you can call free on 0808 808 0000.
Support is also available via the Macmillan online community – information can be found at www.macmillan.org.uk or sign up for support at https://www.macmillan.org.uk/diagnosed-with-cancer
The Cancer Care Map
The Cancer Care Map is a very useful resource to find out any services or groups that may exist in your area from lifestyle support such as physical activity services to local support groups https://www.cancercaremap.org/