As a Primary Care Network we are keen to promote the participation in cancer screening programmes which help identify cancers early.  Identifying cancer early is really important as it makes treatment options better and more likely to be successful long term.

We are also keen to encourage those with worrying symptoms to seek medical attention promptly to enable early referral.

Recent Cancer diagnosis support  information

Oakhaven Wellbeing

Oakhaven Wellbeing is based at the Coates Centre, set within the grounds of Oakhaven Hospice. The Centre offers a space to meet with others who are affected by a life-limiting illness, are carers, or are experiencing a loss.

They provide a “welcoming and friendly drop-in centre” which “offers a safe haven to meet and share with others who understand, to help you cope with your everyday challenges”. The Coates Centre is open from 10am until 4pm Monday to Friday. For more details see their website www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/the-coates-centre or call 01590 638521.

Macmillan Cancer Support

“We can support you through your cancer diagnosis and beyond.” Receive regular tailored information by post or email by visiting their website (www.macmillan.org.uk/diagnosis) or by calling 0808 808 0000 (lines open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week).

Macmillan Cancer Support also offer advice on financial support and benefits: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/benefits-and-financial-support

Hampshire Macmillan Citizens Advice Service

This service provides a dedicated advice service for people affected by cancer who are resident in or being treated in Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. We are a team of caseworkers who provide specialist advice and casework face-to-face as well as through a telephone helpline and via email/letters.

Hampshire Macmillan Citizens Advice Service - Citizens Advice Hampshire

Big Health

The Big Health Macmillan Cancer Support partnership allows cancer patients to access safe and effective online mental health support for poor sleep and insomnia (Sleepio programme) and anxiety (Daylight programme). Please see their website (www.bighealth.co.uk/lp/macmillan-cancer-support/).

Maggie's

Maggie’s offers free support, information, practical advice, and ‘a place to go where you can meet and talk to people who are going through the same things’. You do not need an appointment or a referral. Please see their website (www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-southampton/), call 023 8212 4549, or visit them 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, at the University Hospital Southampton, SO16 6HT.

Wessex Cancer Support

Wessex Cancer Support (www.wessexcancer.org.uk) offers free online support (including online therapies and counselling) and has drop-in centres. Waterside Cancer Support Centre in Hythe (The Grove, 25 St John’s Street, Hythe, SO45 6BZ. Telephone: 023 8178 0409) is the most local drop-in centre and offers wellbeing activities, complementary therapies and counselling.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK provides a wealth of cancer support and information (www.cancerresearchuk.org). They have a online ‘Cancer Chat Forum’ where you can talk to other people affected by cancer. They also have a nurse helpline which is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on 0808 800 4040.

Other Cancer Support  information

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Bereavement for Children & Adults

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