Anybody who has been affected by cancer can access a wide range of support, free of charge, through the Cancer Wellbeing Service. No referral is needed.

Some services are offered by volunteers so are subject to change. For the latest up-to-date information by phone: 01733 678570, or email: [email protected]

Current Opening Times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3pm.

Closed Fridays

Address: The Cancer Wellbeing Service, The Robert Horrell Macmillan Centre (Car park H) Cavell Close, Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE8 9GX

Parking is free.

Cancer impacts lives in many different ways and at different times, including physically, emotionally, practically, socially and financially. The service aims to support all these areas. It offer support for people who are:

• Newly diagnosed with cancer

• Having treatment for cancer

• Recovering from cancer

• Living with cancer

• Experiencing long term effects after cancer

• Friends, family or colleagues

• Healthcare Professionals

They offer a 'drop-in' service where volunteers and staff are available to offer advice and a listening ear without needing an appointment. There are also a wide range of support services available, including individual or group support and information sessions. They offer counselling sessions for patients and their carers, run by qualified and student counsellors.

They also have an information centre in the Woodlands Centre, Hinchingbrooke Hospital PE29 6NT, tel. 01480 416416 ext 8348, email [email protected]

ONE TO ONE SUPPORT

Welfare Benefits - personal advice session on benefits and financial support

Wills Referral - a referral can be made to Buckles Solicitors LLP, who will provide support in drawing up a basic will, free of charge

Back to Work - gain advice about returning to work whilst recovering from cancer; including planning your return, managing fatigue and communicating your needs confidently

Healthy Lifestyles - individual sessions learning how small changes to diet and exercise can improve your quality of life and health

Living Well With Cancer - a five week course specifically for those who have a diagnosis of incurable cancer, with opportunity to share experience and learn coping strategies

Individualised Support with Challenging Emotions - you can access talking therapy sessions to help you manage the impact of cancer on your life, including your confidence, mood, motivation, anxieties and frustrations

Headwrappers - book an individual appointment with trained volunteers who help you to find scarves and caps that suit you.

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

There are a wide range of course and workshops including:

Moving On Workshop - this teaching session covers many of the topics people struggle with after curative treatment has finished

What Now? Life After Cancer Course - this is a four week course covering common concerns following cancer treatment, such as tiredness, fear of recurrence and becoming more active. The group focuses on taking small steps to move forwards

Managing Fatigue Course - understand the causes and impact of fatigue. Learn how to increase your energy levels and pace yourself

Sleeping Better Advice - written information or individual support to identify why you are struggling to sleep at night and techniques to improve your sleep

Brain Training Advice - learn how to manage and improve memory and thinking after cancer treatment

Look Good, Feel Better - this is a ladies group session where beauty therapists guide you through applying make-up, helping you to feel more like you

Talking with Children about Cancer - offering guidance with supporting children and teenagers when an adult has cancer

Acupuncture - can be used to reduce common side effects of cancer treatment in men and women such as hot flushes and numbness.

Chair based exercise - this is a lively and fun session and can be tailored to be gentler for those who are struggling to build exercise into their life.

ART THERAPY

The wellbeing Art Specialist works with small groups and, where appropriate, on an individual basis. People are encouraged to work on bespoke projects which promote wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. The sessions allow protected space and time to focus attention entirely on creative takes and provide a positive distraction from illness-related anxieties.

Previous art and craft experience is not required. There is an opportunity to learn new skills in a range of techniques including:

• crochet

• wire art

• acrylic pour

• mosaics

For the latest up-to-date information contact the Cancer Wellbeing Centre by phone: 01733 678570, or email: [email protected]