Cancer Support
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, not only for the person affected but also for family and friends. Support is available to help you cope with the emotional, practical, and physical challenges.
Services in the Merton area include:
Emotional support and counselling
Peer support groups
Practical advice on treatment, care, and daily living
Guidance for families and carers
Remember:
You don’t have to face cancer alone. Local organisations and professionals are here to provide support, information, and reassurance every step of the way.
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We have a comprehensive library of information on all aspects of cancer. We offer emotional support, complementary therapies and counselling and run a Managing the Cancer Experience course twice a year. Our New You image workshop gives tips on clothes, shopping and make-up to help you gain confidence when you need it most.
The Macmillan Butterfly Centre, Epsom Hospital: 01372 735456
Cancer Information and Support Centre, St Helier Hospital: 020 8296 4730
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If you’re affected by cancer, we’re here for you. We provide a range of information and support, including benefits advice, counselling and complementary therapies.
Telephone: 020 8401 3441 or 020 8401 3000 extension 5744
Website: www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/macmillan-cancer-information-and-support-service
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This service is a joint venture between Macmillan Cancer Support and Kingston Hospital. We want to ensure that if you are affected by cancer, you have access to comprehensive, expert information and support.
Our service is staffed by a health professional and trained volunteers, some of whom have experience of living with cancer.
We can help anyone – patients, their relatives, friends and carers – with concerns about cancer.
Telephone: 020 8973 5001
Email: krft.macinfoswru@nhs.net
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We provide confidential information and support to anyone affected by cancer. You don’t need an appointment, just drop in for some information or a chat with our information specialists. We also offer a Macmillan Welfare Benefits Advice Service from the centre.
Locations:
St George’s Hospital, Grosvenor Wing, ground floor Find us with AccessAble. Mon-Fri 9am–4.30pm (except Bank Holidays)
Queen Mary’s Hospital, ground floor. Wed 9am-4.30pm
Telephone: 020 8725 2677
Website: www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/service/cancer-services/cancer-support/macmillan-cancer-support/
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Paul’s Cancer Support Centre provides information and support for people living with cancer, their families and friends in a warm and welcoming environment. Services can be used at any stage – at diagnosis, during or after treatment. They offer complementary therapies, benefits advice and counselling, and host several self-help and support groups.
Telephone: 020 7924 3924
Email: support@pauls.org.uk
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We offer advice on benefits, housing, employment and debt. We can help you apply for grants, negotiate with creditors and appeal benefit decisions.
If you or a family member is living with cancer, we can help. Contact us for specialist advice on benefits, housing, employment and debt.
Telephone: 0207 042 0332
Website: https://cawandsworth.org/our-projects/macmillan/
Email us: macmillan.support@croydoncab.org.uk