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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 …
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 …
LGBT Switchboard NI offers a listening ear service to any and all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Northern Ireland who would like to talk to someone, seek information or find out more about groups and events in the LGBT community. Our volunteers can also offer support via email …
Confidential nurse helpline for patients, carers, parents, and young people who have been affected by cardiomyopathy. The helpline is managed by clinical nurse specialists who can help with worries about potential symptoms, whether to see a GP, understanding a diagnosis, treatment, side effects, genetic testing or to provide emotional support. …
Free confidential helpline offering information, advice and support on care issues affecting older people in England. Helpline staff give one-to-one advice on issues including visits to care homes, moving into care, concerns about quality of care being received, care home costs and funding, legal rights and entitlements and more. Care …
Organisation dedicated to supporting carers of all ages and the people they look after. Provides a wide range of specialist information and support services including adult and young carer support, counselling, mentoring and advocacy.
Carers Manchester Contact Point is a ‘first point of contact’ service that offers tailored support and advice to all unpaid carers aged 18+ in the Manchester City Council area.
Unpaid adult carers in Manchester are able access the Contact Point for information, advice and support for a range of issues …
Helpline providing free, confidential and impartial information and advice to family and friends carers in West Sussex. The Team can provide local and national information on services available for carers, including benefits and financial information. Free newsletter also available. Further support from the Team includes an Emotional Support Service for …
Information and guidance on all aspects of caring. Caring can present all kinds of challenges from filling in forms to coping with emotions. The Helpline Team can provide information and guidance on benefits including Carer’s Allowance, carers' employment rights, taking a break, carers’ assessments, and how to challenge decisions. Online …
The helpline team offers practical information about mental health, including the services and support available to people of all ages in Cumbria. The Team can also provide information on types of mental health problems, medication and treatment, self-help, helplines and online support. Callers can talk through concerns about their own …