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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Helpline for patients, their family members or friends, as well as members of the public. Callers are able to talk to a nurse who has extensive experience in cancer issues. Helpline staff offer support, easily understood information and can signpost individuals to care services in their local area. Further support… Read More
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Free confidential Advice Line service provides support and information for people living with lung disease, heart disease and stroke. In addition we give advice to families, carers, and health and social care professionals across Scotland. Specialist Advice Line nurses provide a supportive listening ear, together with health advice based on… Read More
National services
Blood Cancer UK
Free support-line service manned by trained staff providing information and emotional support to anyone affected by blood cancers, and signposting to other available services. There is an email service for written queries and a community blog space on website to provide an opportunity for peer to peer support. Patient information… Read More
Breast Cancer Now
Free confidential helpline with tailored information and specialist support to anyone affected by breast cancer or with queries about breast health. Callers include people who want to know more about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer; people who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, their families and friends; and healthcare… Read More
Cancer Research UK
Respond to questions about any aspect of cancer and its treatment, from symptom awareness through to survivorship, death and dying. The service is for anyone with concerns about cancer, patients, their relatives or people worried about cancer. Calls are answered by experienced cancer nurses. A forum at www.cancerchat.org.uk offers regular… Read More
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust - Helpline
The helpline provides valuable information and support to women and their loved ones affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities. Cover a wide range of topics including screening concerns, coping with diagnosis, treatment worries and survivorship issues. Can also provide an online forum where women affected by cervical cancer and… Read More
Macmillan Cancer Support
Improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. As well as providing help and social care professionals (Macmillan Nurses) the support provided includes Macmillan Support Line, and vital information services in hospitals, libraries and the community. Also… Read More
Marie Curie
The Marie Curie Support Line is a confidential helpline for people living with a terminal illness, and their family, friends and carers. Calls are answered by trained advisers who can offer practical information and emotional support. The Team can help with a range of issues, including day to day care… Read More
Myeloma UK
The Myeloma Infoline is a quality accredited, freephone service providing information, emotional support, practical advice and a listening ear. Calls have no time limit, are confidential and can be anonymous. Myeloma Information Specialists have a broad understanding of Myeloma. Further support includes discussion forum, support groups, clinical trials, publications and… Read More
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Support Line staffed by pancreatic cancer specialist nurses providing information and support for anyone affected by pancreatic cancer including families and carers. The nurses can provide individual specialist information about pancreatic cancer, treatment options and managing symptoms and side effects. The Team can also listen to your concerns and provide… Read More
Tenovus Cancer Care
Telephone information and support for cancer patients, their relatives and carers. Can help with topics including prevention, screening, treatment, care and support services, benefits, and bereavement. Signposting to other organisations also available. Calls to 0808 80 are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK and do not appear on… Read More
The Somerville Foundation
Provide a listening ear and emotional support for people born with a heart condition (congenital). A congenital heart condition is an abnormality of the heart that has been present from birth. The helpline can provide information, literature and details of recognised specialist GUCH Centres and/or signpost to other organisations for… Read More
Together for Short Lives
Freephone helpline and e-mail information service for parents, carers and professionals looking after children or young people with a life-threatening or life-limiting condition. Calls are free for callers from landlines and mobiles. Can provide information on how to access and get the best out of services locally, signposting to organisations… Read More