Cancer

Macmillan Welfare Benefits Service

Macmillan Welfare Benefits Service provide a free and impartial specialist Welfare Benefits service for Cancer patients who live in the catchment area. The team can identify eligibility for Benefits, assist with completing forms and provide support to challenge unfavourable benefit decisions. Their service is an enabling service, delivered primarily over the telephone.

Telephone: 0808 808 0000

Website: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support

Macmillan Counselling Service

The North East Essex Macmillan Counselling service provides specialist oncology psychological support to patients and their families whose lives are affected by a diagnosis of cancer. The therapy is tailored to suit the individual needs of each person seen and can be accessed at any time throughout their journey. For further details, please use the email address or the phone number below.

Telephone: 01206 745376

Email: Chu-ftr.macmillancounsellor@nhs.net

Macmillan Cancer Support

At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So we’ll help you find your best way through. From advice about money and work, to someone who’ll listen if you just want to talk, we’re here when you need us most.

Facebook: @macmillancancer

Twitter: @macmillancancer

Telephone: 0808 808 0000 – Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm

Website: www.macmillan.org.uk

Macmillan Cost of Living Support

Help with the cost of living and cancer.

Website: www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support

Cancer Research UK

Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.

Telephone: 0300 123 1022 (general enquires)

Telephone: 0808 800 4040 (Cancer related enquires)

Facebook: @cancerresearchUK

Twitter: @CR_UK

Website: www.cancerresearchuk.org

Live Better With Cancer

Making day to day life a little bit better for people living with cancer.

Facebook: @livebetterwith

Twitter:@LBWCancer

Telephone: 0800 118 2705 open Mon – Fri – 08:00 – 17:00

Website: breathe-easy-clacton-support-group

Email: theteam@livebetterwith.com