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Macmillian Cancer Support

This service is for anyone living in West Lothian, and for patients attending the Western General Hospital who are affected by cancer, including family and caregivers. They provide a holistic approach to advice through available benefits and refer to other services available in West Lothian, including; Occupational Therapy, Home Safety Service, travel concessions, money, energy and housing advice. They offer weekly drop in sessions in Bathgate Partnership Centre every Wednesday 10am-12pm. They also have a drop in session at Western General Hospital, South Corridor every Tuesday and Thursday 10am-1pm.

EH4 2XU macmillan@westlothian.gov.uk https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/44658/Macmillan-Benefits-Advice

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We know the treatment process can be a particularly difficult and challenging time. This clinic is designed to help anyone who is preparing for, undergoing or recovering from chemo or radiotherapy. The weekly clinic, run by a doctor and chemotherapy nurse, offers advice and guidance of treatment side effects, guided relaxation classes, nutritional advice, acupuncture and gentle exercise sessions. The clinic runs every Monday between 9 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Mondays.
BS20 0HH clientsupport@pennybrohn.org.uk https://pennybrohn.org.uk/our-approach/services/

carers, patients

Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh

Marie Curie Hospice, Edinburgh provide specialist care and support to people living with a terminal illness, and their loved ones. The support available includes in-patient stays, outpatient care, wellbeing support and home visits.



EH10 7DR edinburgh.hospice@mariecurie.org.uk www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/hospices/edinburgh

carers, patients

Citizens Advice Bath & North East Somerset

This independent charity provides free, impartial advice and information on a range of issues and everyday problems from employment to housing and debt.

BA1 2EE www.citizensadvicebanes.org.uk

carers, patients

Teesside Hospice

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Teesside Hospice

Teeside Hospice support people and their families living with a terminal illness in Tees Valley. They provide physical, mental and emotional support at their centre in Middlesborough.

TS5 5NW www.teessidehospice.org/

patients

Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice Bristol

We know that living with a brain tumour can cause financial issues through loss of income or increased expenditure. These two charities are working in partnership to deliver welfare benefits advice specifically for people affected by cancer. The service can help clients with benefit entitlement, filling in forms, appealing benefit award decisions and charitable grants. The service is available in several outreach locations across the city.
BS1 3BL macmillan@citizensadvicebristol.org.uk www.bristolcab.org.uk/macmillan-cancer-support/

Headway Wirral

Headway Wirral provide regular drop in sessions at various locations across Wirral and a weekly social group.

They can also provide support and advice relating to welfare and benefits, legal advice and practical advice around living with a brain injury.

headway.wirral@gmail.com www.headwaywirral.org.uk

carers, patients

St Teresa's Hospice

St Teresa's Hospice provides palliative and end-of-life care and support in South Durham and North Yorkshire for people with life-limiting illnesses. Their services include: hospice at home, an inpatient unit, family support, bereavement care and complementary therapies.

DL3 7UA www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk

patients

Butterwick Hospice

At Butterwick Hospice, we aim to be there for the whole family. Offering holistic care in both Stockton and Bishop Auckland, our Hospices provide day services, respite, counselling and end of life care to those facing a terminal diagnosis as well as support for their loved ones. We are there for our communities of Teesside and County Durham, providing holistic, palliative care for people and support for their families.

TS19 8XN info@butterwick.org.uk https://butterwick.org.uk/care-for-adults/

carers, patients

St Peter's Hospice

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St Peter's Hospice

St Peter's Hospice is a local charity that provides care and support to adults who are living with a progressive life-limiting illness in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset area. The hospice provides care for people in their own home and at their hospice- where they also provide day services, a living well programme and complementary therapies. They also provide a range of support for caregivers, including a support line and emotional and psychological support.

BS10 6NL www.stpetershospice.org.uk/

carers, patients

St Margaret's Hospice

This charity delivers high quality, responsive and compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness. They have two hospice sites; one in Yeovil and one in Taunton, each with an inpatient unit, day hospice service and a therapies service. They also provide a range of community based services and a 24-hour adviceline. They have a Family Support Service that provides support for families with young children and teenagers during the patient's illness and after bereavement.



TA1 5HA info@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk

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Weston Hospicecare

This charity provides palliative care for people living with a life-limiting illness in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas. They have an inpatient unit, a day service, a family support team and a therapy service. They can also introduce you to a community nurse specialist to act as your main contact at the hospice.
BS23 4YQ info@westonhospicecare.org.uk westonhospicecare.org.uk

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Hospice Care in South Devon

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Rowcroft Hospice

Rowcroft Hospice supports adults living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon. They support people with symptom management, palliative care nursing as well as providing emotional and practical advice and support.


TQ2 5LS info@rowcroft-hospice.org.uk www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/

Maggie's Wirral

Maggie's Wirral offers a range of services at their centre at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in the Wirral for people living with cancer. This includes one-to-one support with a cancer support specialist, psychologist support and welfare and benefits support. They also run regular support groups and events.

CH63 4JY clatterbridge@maggiescentres.org https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-wirral/

carers, patients

This site allows you to compare quotes on holiday insurance for pre-existing conditions. The site also offers detailed information about understanding travel insurance for existing medical conditions, advice on selecting the right policy and a simple FAQ section.
www.moneysupermarket.com/travel-insurance/pre-existing-medical-conditions/

carers, patients

Widnes Cancer Support Groups

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Halton Cancer Support

There are a number of peer support and friendship groups run at this centre for people affected by a cancer diagnosis. The centre hopes to create a supportive, informal environment filled with warmth and laughter. Support groups include Happy Mondays, Hugs Club and Runcorn Open Arms Club. For further information about the dates and times of each group please get in contact or visit the website.

WA8 7TR https://www.haltoncancersupport.org.uk/our-services/

The Wirral Carers Health and Wellbeing Service provides free support to adult Carers (including Parent Carers and Young Adult Carers in transition), the service focuses on identifying Carers and supporting them to access services to assist them in their caring role and to help them to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing.

CH41 7AL cws@wired.me.uk https://wired.me.uk/carer-support/carers-health-wellbeing-service/

Claire House Hospice

The family support team at Claire House Hospice provide 1:1 counselling, group counselling, music therapy sessions, social events for families and support activities to promote positive psycho-social wellbeing. These services are available for families of seriously and terminally ill children.

CH63 4JD www.clairehouse.org.uk/parents/family-support/

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Alice's Escapes

This charity offers bereavement breaks for families who have lost a child. Their bereavement lodge sleeps up to six people. This can be a mix of occupiers; some may wish to keep to an immediate family group and others may bring grand-parents or friends. There is no form required for bereaved parents, however an authorised referral is needed such as an email from a GP or a support charity. The bereavement lodge is open from March through to and including Christmas. Applications are ongoing with no date criteria.
LA12 2AJ vicky@alices-escapes.co.uk

Shine Cancer Support

Shine Cancer Support provides support for younger adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s living with and beyond cancer. They offer support in the form of peer support, events and networks.

BH15 2BA hi@shinecancersupport.org www.shinecancersupport.org
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