Living well with & beyond cancer
Living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis can be really hard. This page has lots of information to support you and your loved ones who are affected by cancer. For more information, advice and resources, visit the North East London Cancer Alliance website.
Information & advice
Free confidential advice about your care & treatment
Contact the PALS (Patient Liaison Service) if you have a concern about your care or treatment.
01708 435454
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Email: bhrut.pals@nhs.net
Macmillan Information Service
Macmillan are here to support all patients, carers and relatives affected by cancer with anything impacting their wellbeing.
You can contact the Macmillan Support Line on: 0808 808 0000 8:00-20:00.
Advanced care planning drop-in
If you need help sorting your affairs or talking about what you want your future care to look like, come along to our drop-in or arrange a 1-1 session.
Sessions are on the second Wednesday of every month in the Queen’s Hospital Oncology VERT Room. Call 01708 503526 for more information.
Local support groups
YMCA Cancer Rehab Programme
Cancer rehab programme offering tailored exercise and lifestyle support to people living with cancer over a 10 week period at the YMCA Thames Gateway. After an initial consultation, you get free one to one support by a qualified coach to help you live a healthier and more active life.
From Me To You, The Art of Survival
Support for Black communities experiencing cancer.
Living with Secondary Breast Cancer support group
Breast Cancer Now run an in-person group on the first Thursday of each month at the YMCA Thames Gateway.
Maggie's, Barts's - London
We’re here for you, whatever stage you’re at. Talk to a cancer support specialist from Maggie’s, Barts. You don't need an appointment – just come in.
020 3904 3448
Monday to Friday, 9:00-17;00
Free national support
Get Sleepio & Daylight mobile apps for free
Cancer patients get access to the Sleepio sleep support app and Daylight anxiety support app for free.
Life After Cancer programmes
Free, fully funded services to support individuals navigating life after cancer, with the goal of reducing isolation and improving mental wellbeing. Their services include a coaching programme and expert sessions on different topics.
Cancer Support UK Cancer Coach programme
We provide practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.
Search for support near you using the Cancer Care map, Cancer Wellbeing London website and the North East London Cancer Alliance website.
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Related Services
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From Me to You – The Art of Survival
We are a UK-based organisation focused on educating, empowering, and supporting Black and marginalised cancer communities and their carers. We exist to reduce healthcare inequalities for people of colour and challenge the taboos surrounding cancer, ensuring equal access to care and information.
Macmillan Cancer Support Information and Support Service
Our Macmillan Cancer Information and Support team at Queen’s Hospital provides a confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer.
