Cancer Support Service

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Following your recent cancer diagnosis, the practice would like to offer you support as we appreciate this time will be daunting and stressful for you and your loved ones.

Everyone’s experience of cancer is unique, but there is a range of support services and information available to help you, your family and friends during this difficult time.

For non-medical concerns or worries, it might be useful for you to make an appointment with the Practice Wellbeing and Social Prescribing team. They can:

• Provide a listening ear
• Discuss issues such as accessing medication or essential items
• Help you find further services that may be useful

You can contact reception to make an appointment with this team.

If you wish to discuss further, please call the practice to request a cancer care review. Alternatively, we will be in touch again to review at a later date.

Below are support services available in the community to help you.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan offers direct services that you might find useful, such as:

Knowing What Questions to Ask

Macmillan can help you prepare questions for your GP, understand your treatment options, and know how to prepare for them.

Financial Help

If you're worried about paying bills, Macmillan has expert financial guides who can assist with mortgages, pensions, insurance, savings, and provide practical online advice.

Coping with Work

Work support advisers and online resources can help you talk to your employer or decide whether to continue working during treatment.

Their support line is open 7 days a week to provide confidential support for anyone living with cancer and their loved ones.
Call 0808 808 0000 or visit www.macmillan.org.uk. You can also sign up for support at Diagnosed with Cancer.

Additional Information & Support Services

Beechwood Cancer Care

Chelford Grove, Stockport, SK3 8LS
Tel: 0161 476 0384
Open: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Website: www.beechwoodcancercare.org.uk

Christie Information Centre

The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX
Tel: 0161 446 8107 or 0161 446 8100
Website: www.christie.nhs.uk

Maggie’s Manchester

The Robert Parfett Building, The Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 15 Kinnaird Road, Manchester, M20 4QL
Tel: 0161 641 4848
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.maggies.org

Cancer Research UK

Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London, EC1
Tel: 0808 800 4040 (Cancer Information Nurse)
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org

National Cancer Survivorship Initiative

Website: www.ncsi.org.uk

Stepping Hill Hospital - Oncology Department

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE
Main Switchboard Tel: 0161 483 1010
Website: www.stockport.nhs.uk