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'Patient Trial Advocate' (PTA) Service by Make 2nds Count
make2ndscount.co.ukMake 2nds Count Patient Trial Advocate (PTA) Service
The PTA service is here to help secondary breast cancer patients potentially find a clinical trial and to support them through the clinical trial process.
Finding the right information about available clinical trials and understanding the associated complex information is a challenge for all secondary breast cancer patients.
The PTA is ran by senior research nurses with experience in secondary breast cancer and clinical trials.
If you are a patient living in the UK with metastatic breast cancer and interested in seeking advice about a clinical trial, please complete the referral form on the PTA section of the M2C website and book a slot to speak with a member of the team.
Locations:
For more details, select a location above.
'Patient Trial Advocate' (PTA) Service by Make 2nds Count
Online / make2ndscount.co.uk
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Buddy Cups
buddycups.comBuddy Cups was launched in 2019 as a coffee club for anyone who has been affected by a breast cancer diagnosis, directly or indirectly.
Locations:
For more details, select a location above.
Buddy Cups
Durham / facebook.com
Buddy-Cups is a local Durham (but people travel to us) for people whose lives have been directly touched by Breast Cancer. We are Buddy's because friendship is foundational and Cups because we meet in a local coffee shop Tinderbox in Hotel Indigo. Our strapline is Uplift, Inspire, Be. Please email for more details.
Services: Befriending Information Internet use available
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Support Group
Address
Hotel Indigo, Tinderbox Cafe (Snug)
Durham
DH1 8HL
Catchment Area
Durham (Newcastle, Sunderland, North Tyneside)
Great Aycliffe Cancer Support
greataycliffecancersupportgroup.co.ukWe are Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group.
We are a friendly social group, we welcome anyone who has been affected by cancer.
Locations:
For more details, select a location above.
Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group
Our group is for anyone who is or has been affected by cancer.
The group is for everyone that is or has been affected by cancer whether they are the patient, carer, or relative. We offer: Information on issues affecting cancer patients. The opportunity to influence cancer services in the future. Day trips, social activities and events, meals out. Confidential and emotional support in a safe and friendly environment. Free Patient Transport to get our members to and from Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy sessions. Non-members can pay a donation to access this service. Handmade Chemo Bag for patients undergoing cancer treatments. The bags contain pens, notebook, tissues, water, antibacterial gel and wipes, mints and much more. The bags are designed by one of our cancer patients and are handmade by our members. Respite Break in our Holiday Home.
Services: Cancer Information materials Information
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Support Group
Address
Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre,
Newton Aycliffe
Durham
DL5 4HT
Telephone
Allison White on 07762258696 (early evenings)
Catchment Area
All areas of North East including Newton Aycliffe, Shildon, Bishop Auckland, Chilton, Ferryhill, Darlington, Spennymoor.
Macmillan
macmillan.org.ukAt Macmillan, we won’t rest, and we won’t settle for anything other than the best possible support for people with cancer.
We do whatever it takes.
Locations:
For more details, select a location above.
North Tyneside Walk and Talk Group
The Walk and Talk group is an opportunity to get some fresh air and chat to other people affected by cancer, including family member s and carers.
Services provided include: Carers, Relatives, All cancers, Befriending
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Please get in touch for venue information
NE28
Telephone
Helen or Angela on 0191 2934377 (9-5pm Monday - Friday)
macmillansupport@newcastle-pct.nhs.uk
Catchment Area
North Tyneside
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Alnwick
Alnwick / citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Adult Learning Centre
Lindisfarne Middle School
Lindisfarne Road,
Alnwick
NE66 1AX
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8488
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Face to Face Advice session times: Tuesdays 9.30am - 15.30pm Drop in & pre-booked appointments. Thursday 09.30 - 15.30 - Pre-booked appointments only
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Bishop Auckland Hospital, County Durham
Bishop Auckland / cddft.nhs.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer a listening ear; headwear service; bra clinic; signposting to local services; volunteering opportunities and referral to benefits advice and other services. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Benefits Advice Other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Macmillan Information and Support Centre, Outpatients Department
Bishop Auckland Hospital,
Cockton Hill Road,
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6AD
Telephone
Telephone on 01388 455230
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
Opening times can vary; please phone to check we are open before making a special journey.
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Blyth
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Unit 9/10 Sextant House
Freehold Street
Blyth
NE24 2BA
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8848
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Face to Face Advice session times: Tuesday 09.30 - 12.30 - Drop in & pre-booked appointments.Wednesday 09.30 - 12.30 - Drop in & pre-booked appointments
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at the James Cook University Hospital
Cleveland / southtees.nhs.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer cancer information, a listening ear, benefits advice, signposting to local/ national support groups and agencies, self-help and support. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Internet use available Benefits Advice Other services Self Help & Support Groups Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
James Cook University Hospital (North Entrance)
Marton Road
Middlesbrough,
Cleveland
TS4 3BW
Telephone
Lauren Farrow and Claire Moore on 01642 835674
stees.macmillaninfocentre@nhs.net
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 09.00 -16.00
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Shotley Bridge Hospital
Consett / cddft.nhs.uk
This is an information outreach point, it is staffed infrequently. There are a range of booklets available throughout the hospital. If you require further assistance please contact us by phone.
Services: Information Support from Health Professionals Signposting to other services
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Shotley Bridge Hospital
Woodlands Road
Consett
DH8 0NB
Telephone
Telephone on 01207 594660
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
This centre is open infrequently, please telephone for advice.
Macmillan Joining the Dots
County Durham / joiningthedots.info
Joining the Dots is a free, personal service for people aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with cancer. We’re also there for friends, carers and relatives of any age too. We can speak with you about your needs at a time and place that’s best for you. Our friendly team can support you with the following issues that may be affected during your diagnosis or that of someone you care for: Family/relationship; Physical; Lifestyle/information; Emotional; Spiritual/religious; Practical/money. You can self-refer to Macmillan Joining the Dots County Durham, you do not have to go through a doctor or nurse. Alternatively, with your consent, your doctor, nurse, social worker or facilitator can email or telephone your name and telephone number to the Joining the Dots team.
Services: Home visiting Hospital visiting Information
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Macmillan Joining the Dots, Health Improvement Service
The Greenhouse, Amos Drive, Greencroft Industrial Estate
Annfield Plain,
County Durham
DH9 7NX
Telephone
Diane Goodwin on 0800 876 6887
Catchment Area
County Durham – anyone who pays their Council Tax to Durham County Council
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Cramlington
Cramlington / citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
1st floor, 13 Dudley Court
Manor Walks
Cramlington
NE23 6QW
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8848
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Face to Face Advice session times: Monday 09.30 - 12.30 - Drop in & pre-booked appointments.Tuesday 09.30 - 12.30 - Drop in & pre-booked appointments
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Macmillan in Darlington
Macmillan Information and Support Centre - Darlington Memorial Hospital
Darlington / macmillan.org.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer a listening ear; headwear service; bra clinic; signposting to local services; volunteering opportunities and referral to benefits advice and other services. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Benefits Advice Other services Signposting to other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
DL3 6HX
Darlington Not Alone (Direct Volunteering Service)
Darlington / macmillan.org.uk
The service offers emotional and practical support for people (18+) living alone or who are carers. Our volunteers can help support people who have recently received a cancer diagnosis and/or are receiving treatment and who live in Newcastle, Gateshead and the surrounds.
Services: Befriending Home visiting Signposting to other services
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Darlington
DL1 4AA
Telephone
Trevor Watson (Volunteering Services Coordinator) on 07474871894
Catchment Area
Darlington and surrounds
Macmillan in Durham
Central Durham Not Alone (Direct Volunteering Service)
Durham / macmillan.org.uk
The service is for people (18+) living alone or who are carers.
Our volunteers can help support people who have recently received a cancer diagnosis and/or are receiving treatment and who live in Durham and the surrounds.
Services: Befriending Home visiting Signposting to other services
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Durham
DH1 4RB
Telephone
Jackie Easton, Linda Lowery and Christine Cassidy on 07410 950390 (Jackie) 07595 001 948 (Linda) 07458 016955 (Christine)
Opening Times
Please contact us for details
Catchment Area
Durham & surrounds
Durham and District Women's Cancer Support Group
Durham / macmillan.org.uk
A friendly self help group for women with women's cancers, their families and friends.
Offers: emotional support; practical help; individual contact by telephone; visiting speakers.
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Please get in touch for venue information
Durham
DH1 5TW
Telephone
Sandy Allan on 0191 333 2815 Macmillan Information and Support Centre at University Hospital of North Durham (Afternoons)
Opening Times
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Catchment Area
Durham City and surrounding areas.
Macmillan Information and Support Centre, University Hospital of North Durham
Durham / cddft.nhs.uk
f you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer a listening ear; headwear service; bra clinic; signposting to local services; self-help and support; cancer information materials; volunteering opportunities and referral to benefits advice and other services. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Benefits Advice Other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
University Hospital of North Durham, Outpatients Department
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Telephone
Telephone on 0191 333 2815
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
Opening times can vary, please phone to check we are open before making a special journey.
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Chester le Street Hospital
Durham / cddft.nhs.uk
This is an information outreach point, it is staffed infrequently. The service provides: referral to benefits advice and other services; cancer information materials; signposting to local services and volunteering opportunities. There are a range of booklets available throughout the hospital. If you require further assistance please contact us us by phone.
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Chester le Street Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH3 3AT
Telephone
Telephone on 0191 387 6303
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
This centre is usually open Tuesday morning, please call before making a special journey.
East Durham Not Alone (Direct Volunteering Service)
East Durham / macmillan.org.uk
Our volunteers can help support people who have recently received a cancer diagnosis and/or are receiving treatment and who live in East Durham and the surrounds.
Services: Befriending Home visiting Signposting to other services
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
East Durham
SR8 2FS
Telephone
Contact via telephone on 07410 950 390
Macmillan Cancer Information & Support – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Gateshead / qegateshead.nhs.uk
Open Cancer information and support centre,
Services: Information
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Sherrif Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
Telephone
Telephone on 0191 445 2979
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 10.00-16.00
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Hexham
Hexham / citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
The Community Centre
Gilesgate
Hexham
NE46 3NP
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8848
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Face to Face Advice session times: Fridays 9.30am - 13.30pm Drop in & pre-booked appointments
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Macmillan Benefits Advice – South Tees Hospital NHS Trust
Middlesbrough / macmillan.org.uk
Expert benefit advice and general advice re debt , housing , work issues , help with costs and heating etc. for anyone affected by cancer. The service also assists with form filling and the Macmillan Benefit Adviser can assist with representation at appeals if required . Patients and carers are can arrange a telephone appointment or can be seen in the hospital.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Macmillan Cancer Support & Information Centre
James Cook University Hospital,
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Telephone
Telephone on 01642 835674 James Cook University Hospital 01609 764033 Friarage Hospital
stees.macmillaninfocentre@nhs.net
Opening Times
Service available: 9am-4 pm, Monday to Friday. Drop in , email or telephone for general advice and appointments
Catchment Area
The service is available to anyone affected by cancer who is attending South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust. Those out of the Middlesbrough area may also be advised on benefit / support services closer to home for their convenience.
Newcastle & Gateshead Not Alone
Newcastle / macmillan.org.uk
Our volunteers can help support people who have recently received a cancer diagnosis and/or are receiving treatment and who live in East Durham and the surrounds.
Services: Befriending Home visiting Signposting to other services
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Newcastle
NE1 5DL
Telephone
Trevor Watson, Volunteering Service Coordinator on 07474 871 894
Catchment Area
Newcastle, Gateshead and surrounds
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne / newcastle-hospitals.org.uk
We provide free, confidential service to anyone affected by cancer. We can offer time to listen, time to talk and time to make sense of it all. People receiving a cancer diagnosis will usually have lots of questions. The aim of our staff and volunteers is to meet their individual information and support needs to the highest standard. If we can't help you we aim to find someone who can.
Services: Bereavement support Cancer information materials Cancer information materials in other languages Complementary therapies Financial support Information Internet use available Provision for deaf/hard of hearing Provision for learning difficulties Provision for visually impaired Support from Health Professionals Telephone helpline Transport service Benefits Advice Other services Outreach Self Help & Support Groups Signposting to other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Trust
Freeman Hospital
High Heaton,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
Telephone
Jill Davison on 0191 2138611 or 0191 2138612
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 10.00 - 16.00 appointment outside these hours are available please ask for further details
Macmillan Support Services
North Shields / northumbria.nhs.uk
Macmillan Support Services include an Information and Support service, a Befriending Service and offer Bereavement support to people by any cause of death. All services are accessible to adults affected by cancer or a life limiting illness, including carer’s living in North Tyneside. Anyone may contact the service for information. We also provide a range of groups and events. These include a Drop In, Health and Wellbeing sessions, Living well with Cancer course, HOPE course, Walk and Talk groups and Craft Groups. For Befriending or Bereavement Support a referral from a health professional is required. On receipt of the referral a member of the team will visit the person within their own home. They will then identify the most appropriate support based on their individual needs at the time of the visit. Each person who would benefit from someone to talk to on a one to one basis will be allocated an appropriately trained and supervised volunteer. Volunteers offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental relationship, which can assist the person through a difficult time.
Services: Cancer Information materials Information
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Macmillan Support Service,
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Shields
NE29 8NH
Telephone
Contact on 0191 2934376
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00
Macmillan in Northallerton
Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, Northallerton
Northallerton / macmillan.org.uk
The Macmillan Cancer Support and Information Centre are here to help anyone affected by cancer. We operate from the front of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre and have a quiet room available to talk privately. We can provide: support and listening ear; help with benefit applications; applications for Macmillan Grants; advice on local support available; counselling information (in house); complementary therapy (in house); advice on local support groups. Contact us or drop in for more information.
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre
Friarage Hospital
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Telephone
Lauren Farrow, Carol Larkman and Maxine Nicholson on 01609 764033
stees.macmillaninfocentre@nhs.net
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm
Macmillan Benefits Advice and Support
Northallerton / macmillan.org.uk
This part volunteer/part funded service is provided by an experienced Macmillan Benefits Adviser. The adviser provides advice and practical support to patients, their carers and family members on a range of issues such as benefit entitlement, debt, housing, employment, travel costs etc. She also provides information about other sources of financial help available to people affected by cancer.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Hambleton and Richmondshire Citizens Advice
277 High Street,
Northallerton
DL7 8DW
Telephone
Liz Foster on 01609 776 551 option 2
macmillanadmin@northyorkslca.org.uk
Opening Times
9am-5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Catchment Area
Patients must live in the Hambleton and Richmondshire districts, be registered at a GP surgery in Hambleton and Richmondshire or attend the Friarage Hospital for treatment.
Macmillan in Northumberland
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Ashington
Northumberland / citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Post Office Chambers
Ashington
Northumberland
NE63 8RH
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8848
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm Drop In and pre-booked appointments. Monday, Tuesday 12.30 - 15.30 Pre-booked appointments only and Thursday 12.00 - 15.00 Pre-booked appointments only
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Morpeth
Northumberland / citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Northumberland County Blind Association,
Staithes Lane
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 1TD
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8848
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Face to Face Advice session times: Wednesdays 9.30am – 15.30pm Drop in & pre-booked appointments
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Amble
Northumberland / citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Fourways Centre
Bridge Street
Amble
Northumberland
NE65 0DR
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8848
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Face to Face Advice session times: Tuesday 09.30 - 12.30 - Drop in & pre-booked appointments.Thursday 09.30 - 15.00 - Pre-booked appointments only
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Citizens Advice Northumberland Macmillan Benefit Service - Prudhoe
Prudhoe / citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Living with cancer can be expensive; your income might go down and your expenses might go up. Our specialist Macmillan advisers are here to support you and your family. We can work out what financial help you may be entitled to and help you to access it. We provide free and confidential advice on which benefits you could claim and help you to apply for benefits and for one-off grants to help with energy costs or travel costs to hospital appointments for example. We can also help you to appeal against decisions on your benefit entitlement. Our service also provides advice in a wide variety of other areas. Don’t struggle on your own; please get in touch for specialist advice.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
The Manors
Adderlane Road
Prudhoe
NE42 5ET
Telephone
Telephone on 0800 144 8848
sarahhall@citizensadvicenorthumberland.org.uk
Opening Times
Face to Face Advice session times: Wednesdays 9.30 - 11.30 Drop-in. Pre-booked appointments 9.30am to 3.30pm. Thursday 9.30am to 3.30pm Pre-booked appointments only
Durham County Council Welfare Rights Working in Partnership with Macmillan
Stanley / macmillan.org.uk
We provide a free and confidential specialist benefits advice service to people living with cancer and to their families living in the County Durham area. We can advise on a range of issues including benefits and income maximisation. We can also help you with form completion, advocacy, and representation at tribunals. Please call for further details about the service.
Category: Benefit Advice Services
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Durham County Council, Revenues and Benefits
Macmillan Welfare Rights, PO Box 254
Stanley
DH8 1GG
Telephone
Telephone on 03000 268 988
Opening Times
Please call
Catchment Area
County Durham
Cancer Information Centre - North Tees and Hartlepool
Stockton-on-Tees / macmillan.org.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Cancer Information Centre can offer you high quality information and support. We also offer access to benefits advice and self-help and support. Call us or call in for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Cancer information materials in other languages Financial support Hospital visiting Information Benefits Advice Other services Self Help & Support Groups Signposting to other services
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Cancer Information Centre
University Hospital Of North Tees
Hardwick Road,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Telephone
Alan Chandler or Denise Jenkins on 01642 383041
nth-tr.cancerinformationcentre@nhs.net
Opening Times
9.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday (except bank holidays)
Macmillan in Sunderland
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Sunderland and South Tyneside
Sunderland / chsft.nhs.uk
We offer free information and support services for anyone Affected by cancer. You may have cancer yourself, care for a friend or relative, work as a healthcare professional or simply Want to know more about cancer. Whatever your situation, you're welcome to drop in. Support services offered: Complementary Therapy sessions offered 4 days a week by Coping with Cancer North east. Macmillan grants and Benefits advice access to have a full benefit checks for people living with cancer, along with their carers and families. Our advisors will complete the relevant forms and follow up people's claims. If claims are refused, they can also help with appeals. Counselling Service for patients who have been diagnosed with any form of cancer or are at any stage of treatment for cancer for whom counseling may be of benefit. Interventions will focus on dealing with the emotional impact and effects of diagnosis and illness, increasing acceptance and understanding, and identifying and developing positive coping strategies. Practical information and support, referral to self help support groups. Cancer Survivorship fitness class which is held on a Monday evening with the use of a hydrotherapy pool. A bandana service. A legal service to help with wills, debts issues and guardianship.
Services: Cancer information materials Counselling Information Benefits Advice Other services Outreach Self Help & Support Groups User groupsVolunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
City Hospitals
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Telephone
Deborah Spraggon on 0191 5410122
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 10.00-16.00
UNPUBLISHED Sunderland Breast Care Support Group
Sunderland / macmillan.org.uk
The group meets in the refectory of Sunderland Royal Hospital to encourage members who have breast care problems to share their experiences with others in the same or similar circumstances. Very informal talks by professionals and others..
Services provided include: Carers, Relatives, Breast, Befriending
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
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Sunderland
SR2 9RA
Telephone
Sheila Brown on 0191 5678203 (During Office Hours)
Opening Times
6pm - 7.30 pm the last Wednesday of each month
Maggie's
maggiescentres.orgWhatever kind of cancer, and whatever stage you’re at – we're here with you. Many of our staff are NHS-trained and all our Cancer Support Specialists have expert knowledge about cancer and treatment.
All our support is free, and no appointment or referral is needed
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Maggie's Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne / maggies.org
Maggie’s Centres are places where anyone affected by cancer is welcome – from just being diagnosed or undergoing treatment, to post-treatment, recurrence, end of life or in bereavement. Maggie’s also warmly welcomes family and friends of the person with cancer. A wide range of practical information and emotional support is offered at all Maggie’s Centres, including Maggie’s “Programme of Support” which is tailored to each person’s individual need. The professional experts who work at Maggie's will guide you through practical information and emotional support to help you to find the support you need and your Programme of Support can range from advice on finances and nutrition, to stress management and relaxation, and much else. The Programme of Support is designed to help at any stage of cancer and can be accessed at your local Maggie’s Centre, as and when you need it.
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Support Group
Address
Maggie's Newcastle,
, Freeman Hospital,
Melville Grove,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE7 7NU
Telephone
Karen Verrill on 0191 2336600
Opening Times
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
Move Charity
5kyourway.orgMOVE provide practical and online support to people living with and beyond cancer. We focus our services on children and young people living with and beyond cancer and also a wider age range through our new 5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer initiative linked to parkrun.
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5K Your Way Move Against Cancer Support Group - Middlesborough
Middlesborough / facebook.com
A community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event on the last Saturday of every month, followed by a cuppa and a chat. All ages and abilities welcome.
This initiative is for people living with and beyond cancer, family, friends, carers and healthcare professionals.
Services: Befriending Bereavement support Complementary therapies Information Look Good, Feel Better Other services Outreach Self Help & Support Groups User groups Volunteering activities
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Address
Stewart Park
Captain Cooks Museum
Middlesborough
TS7 8AT
Telephone
Clare Yates and Jo on 07835966916
Opening Times
Last Saturday of the month at 9am
Catchment Area
Middlesborough
5K Your Way Move Against Cancer Support Group - Newcastle
Newcastle / 5kyourway.org
A community-based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way parkrun event on the last Saturday of every month, followed by a cuppa and a chat. All ages and abilities welcome
This initiative is for people living with and beyond cancer, family, friends, carers and healthcare professionals.
Services: Befriending Bereavement support Complementary therapies Information Look Good, Feel Better Other services Outreach Self Help & Support Groups Signposting to other services User groups Volunteering activities
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Address
Community Centre,
Rising Sun Country Park
Benton
Newcastle
NE12 9SS
Telephone
Jenny Smith and Catherine Evans on 07835966916
Opening Times
Last Saturday of the month at 9am
Catchment Area
Newcastle
Northern Lymphoedema Support Group
nlsg.org.ukThis group is for all people in the North East who live with Lymphoedema and for those who support them.
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Northern Lymphoedema Support Group
Newcastle / nlsg.org.uk
This group is for all people in the North East who live with Lymphoedema and for those who support them. Quarterly meetings held at St Oswald’s Hospice in Newcastle upon Tyne with guest speakers and time to talk to each other. Quarterly newsletter also provided.
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Lymphodema
Address
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Newcastle
NE3 1EE
Telephone
Please contact via message page on website on Not applicable (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Catchment Area
Northumberland, North and South of the Tyne, Durham and Middlesbrough
Northumberland Cancer Support Group
northumberlandcancersupportgroup.co.ukSet up in 1986, we are a registered charity that helps anyone who has been affected by cancer.
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Northumberland Cancer Support Group
We are an independent group run by a small group of volunteers which has been established since 1986. We can pass on cancer information through our library we also have guest speakers, art sessions but generally the group is more of a social base.1st Tuesday of the month at Education centre, Hexham General Hospital 6.30 for 7pm start.
Services: Cancer information materials Complementary therapies Information
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Address
Education Centre,
2nd Floor, Hexam General hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Telephone
Liz on 07598 620599 (Day time)
info@northumberlandcancerdupportgroup.co.uk
Opening Times
Meetings are held twice a month on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7pm to 9.30pm. Informal evening of chat and therapy held on the fifth Tuesday of each month.
Catchment Area
Northumberland
Shine Cancer Support
shinecancersupport.orgShine is the only UK charity that support adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have experienced a cancer diagnosis.
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Shine Cancer Support
Shine Cancer Support is a network of young adults living with any type of cancer diagnosis. We know that there is never a good time to have cancer, but younger adults face different issues than their older or younger counterparts - and many of these are not dealt with by traditional cancer support charities and services. Our vision is that every adult in the UK living with cancer in their 20s, 30s or 40s can access the help and support that they need in a way that suits their lifestyle, and that they are a part of a confident, supportive and empowered community of young adults living with cancer.
Our mission is to provide tailored information and peer support for anyone in their 20s, 30s or 40s diagnosed with any cancer. We do this through a range of activities including lunches and drinks evenings, beach walks, multi-day getaways, workshops, online networking, and mentoring.
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Tagged: Support Group Young Adults
Address
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NE3
Catchment Area
Cambridge, Cardiff, Oxford, Kent, London, Hampshire, Dorset, New Forest, Sussex, West Midlands, Norwich, Manchester, Bristol and the North East
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group
berwickcancersupport.co.ukThe Berwick & District Cancer Support Group was founded in 1992 and our main service is to provide free transport to any cancer sufferer to all major hospitals in our area.
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The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group
Northumberland / berwickcancersupport.co.uk
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group was founded in 1992 and our main service is to provide free transport to any cancer sufferer to all major hospitals in our area. The group is entirely made up of volunteers and we rely on the help and support of everyone in the community.
Our main service is to provide free transport to any cancer sufferer to all major hospitals in our area e.g. Wansbeck, Newcastle, Borders General and Edinburgh for any cancer related appointment.
Category: Practical Help & Support Groups
Address
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group
c/o LJ Pearson Accountants
5 Tweed Street
Berwick Upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1NG
Telephone
Client transfer booking line: 07780 795244
info@berwickcancersupport.co.uk
Catchment Area
Berwick Upon Tweed