Cancer impacts everyone differently and can affect many aspects of life. A lot of people find they need some extra support during and after their treatment. By accessing support this can improve their ability to lead an active and healthy life. Support can be information about treatment and care options, psychological support, advice about financial assistance and support in managing their condition themselves. It is also important support is  extended to families. Carers also play a vital role in supporting people with cancer and it is important that their needs for information, advice and support are addressed.

Addressing all these needs is central to the National Cancer Survivorship Initiative (NCSI), The Macmillan cancer care recovery package and the elements of the Person centred care agenda which is coordinating efforts to improve the quality of services available to people affected by cancer. For more information please refer to:

The Macmillan cancer care recovery package (www.macmillan.org.uk/Recoverypackage)

Cancer information sessions

Have you been diagnosed with cancer, had treatment, or living with cancer?  Or are you a relative caring for someone with cancer?

Cancer information events focus on promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting you to live as active and full a life as you wish. All our Events will have information around : physical activity; diet; worry and anxiety; and smoking cessation. It is an opportunity to meet others in similar situations, find out about the information available and where to access more support if you need it.

Join us at this informal fair with access to specialist nurses, Health professionals, support, and information. Drop in and come and see the support that is available.

Stands to include:

• Living with and Beyond Cancer Team
• Diet & Nutrition information.
• Action Health Team and exercise
• Cancer Site Specific Information
• Specialist Nurses available
• White House Cancer Support/ Transport
• Macmillan Support including MACCAB/Finances
• Oncology Team, Family Support
• Side effects information and support
• Palliative Information
• Mary Stevens & Complimentary Therapies
• Dudley College Beauty Students
• Quiet area/One to Ones with staff available
• Carers Hub
• Community Outreach Team-Queens Cross Network/ Digital support
• Health Watch
• Healthier Futures
• Sun Safety
• Look Good Feel Better/ Body image/Hair and Wig advice.
• Dudley Bladder and Bowel service

Please contact: The LWBC team: 01384456111 EXT 5315/dgft.lwbcteam@nhs.net for more information and book a place for catering.

There is free parking for 2 hours.

Location:

Brierley Hill Civic

Bank Street,

Brierley Hill,

West Midlands.

DY5 3DH

Online Support and resources for health and wellbeing:

Patients and families can get support around information, coping with side effects such as nausea, hair loss and hair care, financial and benefits, lymphoedema resources, nutritional and eating well, support groups, staying active, spiritual and religious care and much more. There are many social media platforms where patients and families can access support such as Facebook, Instagram, tik tok and podcasts.

Please refer to:

www.macmillan.org

www.nhs.uk

www.cancerresearchuk.org

Cancer Kits

www.cancersupportuk.org