Cancer Support
Rossendale Hospice - Cancer day stays
On a Tuesday, weekly, Rossendale Hospice hosts a 'Cancer Day', whereby those with any stage of cancer can attend the hospice for the duration of the day, for free, under the care of staff nurses and professionals. This is a 12 week programme (or 12 non-consecutive weeks), which you can be referred to by health professionals or ourselves at Carers Link, or indeed self-refer via the hospice website. There are certain criteria the patient must meet, including that they must be registered with a Rossendale GP.
Transport is also available to and from the hospice for the patient.
You, the carer, can also benefit from these day stays, as the hospice offer
free complementary therapies for yourself during the day such as
massages, CBT and psychotherapy.
For more information, contact Rossendale Hospice:
01706 393870 (Open 8.30am - 4.30pm Mon-Fri)
admin@rossendalehospice.org
www.rossendalehospice.org
Macmillan Information Service at ELHT
When you’re affected by cancer, having the right kind of information and support, at the right time, is essential. The Macmillan Cancer Information Service at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital provides a confidential service for anyone affected by cancer. This includes people who;
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Require information about cancer
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Have a cancer diagnosis
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Have survived cancer
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Are living with the consequences of a cancer diagnosis
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Are looking to reduce the risks of cancer
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Are a carer, relative or friend of someone with cancer
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Are healthcare professionals
Staffed by a Macmillan Information and Support Nurse Manager, a Macmillan Information and
Support Nurse Assistant and Cancer Support Workers, we are able to provide:
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Literature on all aspects of living with cancer
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Information prescriptions
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Internet access to guide people to appropriate information resources
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The opportunity to discuss treatments, side effects and other cancer related issues
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A comfortable area where you can talk to someone in private
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Information and support over the phone for those not able to access the service in person
Tel - 01254 732598
Email – eastlancsmacmillan@elht.nhs.uk
Website - Macmillan Information Service :: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Information and services
Brain Tumour Support
Brain Tumour Support is dedicated to providing support for patients, families and carers so no-one feels alone facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis. They provide individualised and specialist information, guidance and emotional support, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as it is needed.
Pendleside Hospice
Pendleside Hospice is a local charity that provides compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It offers an inpatient unit, hospice at home support, care planning, counselling and therapies and more.
https://www.pendleside.org.uk/overview-of-services
East Lancs Hospics
East Lancashire Hospice provides many different services., such as an inpatient unit, physiotherapy, palliative physiotherapy, bereavement support and family support services throughout Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/
St Catherine's Hospice
St Catherine's Hospice is a charity that provides specialised care for patients and families across Chorley, Preston and South Ribble who are affected by life-shortening conditions like cancer, motor neurone disease and heart failure at the hospice site in Preston or at home.
https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/
Cancer Support UK
Cancer Support UK provides practical and emotional support to people living with cancer, both during and after the treatment period. They support people with all kinds of cancer across the UK. They offer an eight-week structured peer support and resilience course – delivered by phone – for people nearing the end of cancer treatment, or who have finished physical treatment. Developed by a range of experts the programme offers much needed encouragement and emotional support, which is fundamental to recovery. Groups are run by people who can emphasise and understand what it’s like – as they have exprienced cancer themselves.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK provides the latest cancer research, news, progress, symptoms, treatments and how to get involved with fundraising events.
Charity Choice
Useful directory of charities/organisations which can be filtered by condition and location within the UK.
Macmillan
Macmillan know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So they are available to support you and help you take back some control in your life. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk. Search the website for details of their local support and event as well as information and advice for anyone affected by cancer.
Marie Curie
Marie Curie offer support if you or the person you care for have been diagnosed with a terminal illness. You can call their helpline 0800 090 2309 or visit their website to find a directory of help, advice and support from other organisations across the UK. Alternatively you can request printed information be sent to you and join their online community to talk to other people who are sharing similar experiences.
NHS
There are more than 200 different types of cancer and each is diagnosed and treated in a particular way, visit the NHS website for more information, signs, symptoms, treatments, waiting times and services.