Cancer support
There’s a lot of information, advice and support to help you deal with the effects of cancer and your treatment, and support from other people who have had cancer (also called peer support).
Sheffield NHS services include:
- Support from your GP.
Often people's cancer journey begins with a referral by their GP to a specialist hospital team. You should not have to wait more than 2 weeks to see a specialist if your GP urgently refers you. The NHS website has detailed advice on different types of cancer and spotting signs of cancer.
NHS: Cancer.
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Support for patients and outpatients, specialist advice on chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and physiotherapy.
Cancer services. Patient support. Support groups and services.
- Weston Park Cancer Centre.
Part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Weston Park Cancer Centre is a dedicated cancer hospital. Find out more on their website.
Charities, voluntary and community organisations
Weston Park Cancer Charity
For one in two of us, cancer will change everything. When it does, so can we. Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you.
Our services, advice, therapies and support are for you and the people close to you, helping everyone to live with and beyond cancer.
The funds we raise also support vital, pioneering research and clinical trials led by the exceptional medical experts at Weston Park Cancer Centre.
It’s our job to care in every sense for our patients and their families. Our help is free, and we’re here for you, together at every step.
We have a wide range of free services available including emotional support, practical support and sessions to support your wellbeing, Find out more on our website: Our support services | Weston Park Cancer Charity
Weston Park Cancer Charity: https://www.westonpark.org.uk/
Call: 0114 553 3330
Macmillan helps people who are living with cancer, giving specialist health care, information and practical, emotional and financial support. Their work helps people diagnosed with cancer lead as healthy and active a life as possible. This includes getting care and support that works for you and those close to you, and support to manage your recovery.
Macmillan: Cancer information and support.
Call: 0808 808 0000.
Age UK Sheffield Cancer Support Service.
If you’re living with or recovering from cancer, or if you’re caring for someone with cancer, you might need a little extra support to help you to regain your independence. Maybe you can't do everything you’d like to after a recent hospital stay? Or maybe you’re finding it harder to get out and meet friends?
Age UK’s Cancer Support Independent Living Service is a three-month package of support. Highly trained cancer support independent living coordinators will help you and your family achieve your independence. Support can include organising aids and adaptations for your home, increased benefits where eligible, or connecting you up to local activities and transport.
The service is free, and supported by Weston Park Cancer Charity and Macmillan. It’s targeted at people aged 50 or over in Sheffield who are living with and beyond cancer.
Age UK Sheffield: Cancer support.
Call: 0114 250 2850.
Sheffield Mind.
Advice on coping with cancer and other illnesses, including keeping good mental health and tools to help cope with a range of cancers and their effects on you.
Sheffield Mind: Focus on Cancer awareness.
Beyond cancer
Sheffield Talking Therapies (part of the NHS) provides support to anyone who has successfully been treated for cancer, but are still struggling with feelings of uncertainty, anxiety or low mood.
You may find one of the following courses helpful:
