Cancer Support
Cancer can affect your life in so many ways, Please have a look and some of the support that is available:
Do you provide care or support to someone with cancer or Are you a cancer patient looking for support or information?
Come and see us at our new Information Hub which is situated in main reception: The Dudley Group of Hospitals., by the volunteer desk and opposite WH Smiths shop.
The Cancer team will be available:
Every Monday afternoon 12-1500
No Appointment needed. Just turn up.
Dudley Carers Hub
Dudley Carers Hub and Wellbeing Service, run by Dudley Council, supports unpaid carers of all ages.
We offer information, advice and a range of support to anyone caring for a family member or friend. Many people who provide care often do not recognise themselves as a carer, and aren’t aware of the support available to them. We aim to empower carers to make informed choices and provide specialist advice and support including:
- Information on financial and legal rights
- Advice on respite services
- Advice on accessing social care and health and wellbeing services
- Emotional support
- A specialist Dudley Young Carers Service
- Support with getting out and about, including social groups and carers groups
- Help with arranging a carers assessment
- Specialist training courses for carers
There are two hubs located at Queens Cross Network in Dudley and Brett Young Centre in Halesowen.
Call or email us for more information or to book an appointment.
We are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- Telephone: 01384 818723
- Email: dudleycarershub@dudley.gov.uk
If you need support outside these hours you should call Dudley’s adult social care emergency duty team.
We are open 5pm to 9am, Monday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays.
- Telephone: 0300 555 8574
https://www.dudley.gov.uk/media/xogpyjeg/ascs-support-for-carers.pdf
Click here for the carers guide of support services across Dudley.
Support and information:
Your clinical team is your first port of call for specialist information about the type of cancer you have been diagnosed with. They will signpost you to a number of organisations who can support you. Please refer to the below leaflet guides that may also be of some support to you and your family:
Please see below:
- Cancer registration leaflet
- The White House Cancer Support leaflet
- Free prescriptions information
- Psychology services for people with cancer and their families leaflet
- Ok to ask about clinical research leaflet
- Macmillan Cancer Support – Money and Cancer leaflet
- Macmillan Cancer Support – Action Health leaflet
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Dudley social services: 0300 555 0055 / Dudley.gov.uk
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Sandwell social services: 0121 5692266 / Sandwell Council Homepage
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Worcestershire social services: 01905 765765 / Worcestershire County Council Homepage
For local support, please use the cancer care map. This will guide you to local help and support.
https://www.cancercaremap.org/
LWBC service directory ( Currently being updated) :
New Adult Social Care Portal
Dudley has launched a new adult social care in Dudley portal. The portal offers information about what’s on, support to keep you independent as well as what practical or financial help you might be entitled to. There is a sector on “Your needs as a carer” where you can see the latest information and also register as a carer. There is also a section where you can complete a carers self-assessment. Once you submit your form you will receive an automated reply and we will respond to you in a timely manner.
You can still contact us by telephone 01384 818723 or email: dudleycarershub@dudley.gov.uk.
https://adultssocialcare.dudley.gov.uk/
