Your guide to cancer services in the South East London area We’re here for you
Cancer is the toughest fight most of us will ever face. But you don’t have to go through it alone. The Macmillan team is in your corner. We are the nurses helping you through treatment. The experts on the end of the phone who can answer your questions. The advisers telling you which benefits you’re entitled to. We are Macmillan Cancer Support and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
High-quality information Financial support and support The costs of cancer can stack up, Visit one of our many information and money worries are the last and support centres in your area thing you need when you’re facing for clear information about cancer the toughest fight of your life. But and face-to-face support. Our we can help with a wide range of team of trained staff and volunteers financial issues. We can let you are there to talk about your issues know how to apply for a Macmillan and concerns. Grant. We can help you understand which benefits you’re entitled to. We You’ll find details of the cancer can even offer you straightforward information and support centres financial guidance over the phone in the South East London area on on matters including pensions, pages 4 to 5. mortgages, insurance and savings.
You’ll find details of financial support services in the South East London area on page 6.
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Cancer information Macmillan Information Other cancer information and support centres and Support Centre and support services (King’s College Hospital) Services developed in King’s College Hospital, Dimbleby Cancer Care partnership with Macmillan London SE5 9RS Information and Support Service (Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals) The Douglas Macmillan 0203 299 5229 Lower Ground Floor, Cancer Information Centre Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm Lambeth Wing, St Thomas’ Hospital, Junction 4, Queen Mary’s Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, South London Healthcare Trust, Come in and talk to us about all London SE1 7EH Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, aspects of living with cancer. We Kent DA14 6LT have information about treatments, Also available at: side-effects and other issues such as Oncology Outpatient Clinic, 020 8308 3295 how to apply for benefits. We can Ground Floor, Tabard Annexe, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm also offer you online Information Guy’s Hospital, London SE1 9RT Prescriptions explaining how and Drop in for cancer information where to get advice and support 020 7188 5919 and support in a relaxed and when you need it. www.dimblebycancercare.org confidential environment. We also Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm offer complementary therapies, as well as Look Good…Feel Better hair Dimbleby Cancer Care offers and make-up workshops. counselling and psychological support, complementary therapies, cancer information, support groups and benefits advice for cancer patients, their families and carers.
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Financial support Support on the high street You don’t have to go through cancer You can also access our online alone. Whether you want support community. It’s a place where Macmillan Welfare Benefits For more information about sources and information or you’d just like thousands of people affected by Service Southwark CAB of cancer support, pop into your to talk, our team of cancer support cancer go to share their stories and Southwark Citizens Advice Bureau, local Boots store or to find your specialists at the Macmillan Support get vital support. Five minutes after Peckham CAB nearest Boots visit boots.com. Line are only a phone call away. logging on, you can be chatting From answering questions about to someone who’s going through 020 7732 5386 cancer types and treatments to the same things as you. Visit us at Service available: helping you find out what benefits community.macmillan.org.uk Monday 10am–12pm, you’re entitled to, they’re here to Wednesday 10am–1pm, talk about whatever’s on your mind. Friday 10am–12noon Call them on 0808 808 00 00 any time from Monday to Friday, The service is available every other 9am–8pm. It’s free, even from Monday at King’s College Hospital, mobile phones. Monday mornings at Lewisham Hospital, Wednesday mornings at What’s more, our website is St Thomas Hospital, Wednesday’s packed with high-quality cancer at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and information that covers everything Friday’s at Guy’s Hospital. from symptoms and screening to treatment types and sources of We offer a range of advice and health. All information is written support and can help with issues and reviewed by specialists. We’ve such as benefits, health and travel also worked closely with people costs and applying for grants. affected by cancer to develop our booklets, online courses and face- to-face training. To find out more, head to macmillan.org.uk or call 0808 808 00 00.
6 7 We’re here for everyone affected by cancer, whatever you need. For support every step of the way, call the Macmillan Support Line free on 0808 808 00 00.
And, when the time is right, you can join our team. Whether you hold a coffee morning, make a donation or help us campaign for change, you can make a vital difference. Call us today on 0300 1000 200, and help make sure millions of people don’t face cancer alone.
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