Our Macmillan Cancer Information and Support team at Queen’s Hospital provides a confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer.
We can help people who:
- require information about cancer
- have a cancer diagnosis
- have survived cancer
- are living with the consequences of a cancer diagnosis
- are looking to reduce the risks of cancer
- are a carer, relative, or friend of someone with cancer
- are healthcare professionals
We offer:
- links to the clinical teams treating certain cancers
- links to local and national support services
- signposting to self help and support groups
- complementary therapy services
- counselling support
- wig and headwear advice
- liaison with other voluntary and statutory agencies
- free and confidential welfare, benefits and debt advice
- free literature on all aspects of living with cancer
- opportunities to discuss treatments, side effects and other cancer issues
- opportunity to talk to someone confidentially
- over the phone support for those not able to visit in person
If you give us a ring Mon - Fri 9:00 - 16:00 and leave us a message we will return your call.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
24 days
25%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Adult carers advice and support
Mental health support
Connecting with others
Getting active
Healthy lifestyle
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Social prescribing
Support for carers
Support with employment
Transport and getting around
Volunteering
Service access criteria:
Mainly for patients under the care of BHRUT but can offer free advice to anyone meeting the criteria listed in the description.
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Non English speaking friendly
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