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‘Right by You’ patient, carer and community advisory group

A new project for anyone affected by cancer from NHS Wessex Cancer Alliance and Macmillan Cancer Support Read more

Published: 15th October, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • cancer
  • carer
  • voice
  • Macmillan Cancer Support
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Brain Tumour Support

Support brain tumour patients, families, carers and loved ones who are dealing day to day with the impact of a brain tumour diagnosis individualised and specialist information, guidance and emotional support, at any point from diagnosis and for as long as it is needed Read more

Published: 27th July, 2017

Updated: 18th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • brain tumour
  • Brain tumours services
  • Cancer services
  • Acquired Brain Injury services

Breast Cancer Haven

One-to-one emotional, physical and practical help to anyone affected by breast cancer. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: 35 The Square, Titchfield, PO14 4RT

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  • breast cancer haven wessex
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Cancer as a disability

Literature from Macmillan Cancer Care that discuss the issue of cancer being considered a disability. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • cancer
  • disability
  • Macmillan
  • Cancer services
  • Money, benefits and debt

Cancer patient and carer group

A patient group set up to help improve services for cancer patients at Southampton General Hospital Read more

Published: 4th September, 2017

Updated: 6th September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Cancer services

Cancer screening: making reasonable adjustments

Research shows that there are many practical barriers to various types of cancer screening. This page talk about those barriers and explains some of the reasonable adjustments to consider. It contains useful video links. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • cancer
  • NHS
  • screening
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Learning Disability services
  • Cancer services

CLIC Sargent

CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage for children and young people with cancer Read more

Published: 27th July, 2017

Updated: 1st August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • cancer
  • youth
  • young person
  • child
  • Brain tumours services
  • Cancer services
  • Acquired Brain Injury services

Countess Mountbatten Hospice

End of life care service for patients and for their families with hospice, community and hospital service for those in or near Southampton. Also a Wednesday morning drop-in advice and support service for anyone with or caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Location: Countess Mountbatten House, Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3JB

Related topics:
  • terminal illness
  • hospice
  • countess mountbatten
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  • Terminal Illness services
  • Cancer services
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Countess Mountbatten Hospice Information and Resource Drop In Service

Every Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm at :The Hazel Centre, Countess Mountbatten House, Botley Road, West End Southampton SO30 3JB 023 8047 5544 for more information ** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIME to 10.30 – 12.30 ** Read more

Published: 13th July, 2017

Updated: 7th February, 2018

Author: Ashley Raynor

Location: Hazel Centre, Countess Mountbatten House, Moorgreen Hospital, Botley Rd, West End, Southampton, SO30 3JB

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  • Cancer services
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Hampshire Macmillan Citizens Advice Service

This service is operating during the current Covid-19 pandemic as normally as possible and give advice by phone or email on benefits/grants/blue badges/housing and more for those affected by cancer who are living in or being treated in Hampshire. Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
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  • CAB
  • Blue Badge
  • housing
  • Macmillan
  • grants
  • Money, benefits and debt services
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Healthtalk

A website patient information sharing resource Read more

Published: 8th August, 2017

Updated: 25th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • experience
  • Making decisions about health and treatment
  • like money and travel
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  • Other Mental Health conditions services
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  • Huntington's disease services
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  • Parkinson's services
  • Autoimmune disorders services
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  • Multiple Sclerosis services

Jane Scarth House - Romsey Cancer Support Centre

Jane Scarth House, based in the centre of Romsey, provides emotional and practical support to people living with or affected by cancer. This can be the person living with cancer, or a family member, close friend, carer or partner. Anyone can access their services by visiting the centre regardless of location. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Updated: 18th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
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  • emotional support
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  • practical help
  • information to anyone affected by cancer
  • Romsey Cancer Support Centre
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Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

Information, support and social contact for women, their families and friends affected by cervical abnormalities and cervical cancer. Read more

Published: 5th March, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • Cancer services

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Southampton

Macmillan offer people affected by cancer access to good quality, comprehensive and appropriate information and support. The service is run by specialist staff, supported by trained volunteers. Some of their volunteers have personal experience of living with cancer. Their staff are there to help you find the information and support that you need. 0808 808 00 00 Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm Read more

Published: 27th September, 2018

Updated: 22nd November, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
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  • SO16
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  • Cancer
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  • Walk-in advice

Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice partnership

Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice have formed a partnership in which local Citizens Advice are funded by Macmillan to provide advice on welfare benefits to people affected by cancer. Caseworkers advise clients about all benefits they are entitled to and provide help claiming them. They also ensure that they are aware of any available grants which could assist them, and can provide advice on other issues, for example debt, if necessary. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2019

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • Money, benefits and debt services
  • Cancer services

Macmillan Grants

Macmillan Grants are small, one-off means-tested payments to help with the extra costs that living with cancer can bring. Find out how to apply. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • cancer
  • grant
  • Macmillan Cancer Support
  • Macmillan
  • grants
  • Macmillan Grants
  • Money, benefits and debt services
  • Cancer services

Macmillan Mondays

Hosted by Macmillan Cancer Support Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 22nd November, 2019

Author: Ashley Raynor

Location: Southampton Central Library, Civic Centre, Civic Centre Road, SO14 7LW

Related topics:
  • cancer
  • Macmillan
  • Support groups
  • Support groups and walk-in advice
  • Cancer
  • SO14
  • Cancer services
  • Walk-in advice

Macmillan walk and talk

Hosted by Macmillan Cancer Support Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 22nd November, 2019

Author: Ashley Raynor

Related topics:
  • cancer
  • Macmillan
  • Option
  • Support groups
  • Support groups and walk-in advice
  • Cancer
  • SO14
  • Cancer services

Service Provider 'Cancer Aware Workshop' Resources

Cancer Aware Provider Workshop held at Southampton Mencap on 5th March 2020: Downloads of all supporting materials including presentation Read more

Published: 12th March, 2020

Updated: 15th October, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • cancer
  • Workshops
  • Cancer
  • Training course
  • Cancer services
  • Training

Signs and symptoms of cancer leaflets

A handy visual guide from Macmillan to help you spot any important changes to your body that could indicate cancer Read more

Published: 17th January, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • symptoms of cancer
  • signs of cancer
  • Macmillan
  • Cancer
  • Cancer services

Sing for Life singing group hosted by Wessex Cancer Trust

Therapeutic groups for cancer patients and their families/carers to come and sing each week with no pressure to perform, just to have fun, provide relaxation, support and meet like minded people. Read more

Published: 13th July, 2017

Updated: 9th November, 2018

Author: Ashley Raynor

Location: 6 River Studios,, 32 Winsor Road, Southampton,, SO40 9HQ

Related topics:
  • Support groups
  • Support groups and walk-in advice
  • Social opportunities services
  • Leisure activities services
  • Cancer services
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