Macmillan Cancer Information And Support Hub - North Tyneside General Hospital, North Tyneside Owner verified

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We can offer support for: Anticipatory Grief, Carers, Family Support; Patient Support, Bereavement Support.

Macmillan Support Services offers emotional and social support to adults living in North Tyneside and Northumberland through one to one and group support. Available for people with a cancer diagnosis or life limiting illness and bereaved.
Patients are assessed by a coordinator then support is provided by a volunteer. Support is offered to clients face to face within their own homes or at a community base.
Group, peer support may be offered via a Walk & Talk group or Bereavement groups. We also hold an annual Remembrance service.

Referral criteria: Adults Over 18. Living in, or with a GP in North Tyneside or Northumberland. Any cause of death. Any relationship. No current complex mental health issues. No current alcohol or drug dependency issues. Referral from health professionals. Referral via email, post.

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Our video shows that whatever you need, we are here to help. For any questions around cancer, work or life, find the right support for you.

Macmillan is here to do whatever it takes to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can.

Over 100 years ago, Douglas Macmillan founded the organisation which would become Macmillan Cancer Support.

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