Cancer Support
Macmillan Centre
The Macmillan Centre offers cancer information and support services. It has been developed as a joint venture between Macmillan cancer support, Croydon Health Services, Citizens Advice Centre, South East Cancer Help Centre and people with cancer.
The centre is based at Croydon University Hospital.
Telephone: 020 8401 3441 or 020 8401 3000 Ext. 5744
Website: www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk
Email: benny.millier@nhs.net
Gov UK: Easy Guide to Cervical Screening
Leaflet: Cervical Screening Easy Guide
Gov UK: Easy Guide to Breast Screening
Leaflet: Breast Screening Easy Guide
Live Through This
If you’re part of the LGBTIQ+ community and affected by cancer, explore the Live Through This resources via their website.
Website: www.livethroughthis.co.uk/resources
South West London Breast Screening Service
For more information about your local breast screening service please visit our web site, or to make an appointment telephone 0203 758 2024
Website: www.london-breastscreening.org.uk
– Not just a lump
– Attention – all women over 70
– It’s time to look after yourself
Barnet Mencap – Learning Disabilities and Cancer Screening
The number of people with learning disabilities going for cancer screenings is too low. If you, or somebody you support, may benefit from a cancer screening, find out more information below.
Gov UK: Easy Guide to Bowel Screening
Leaflet: Bowel Screening Easy Guide
No Barriers cervical screening for trans and non-binary people
RM Partners is funding a new dedicated clinic to offer cervical screening sensitive to the needs of trans men and non-binary people.
Website: www.rmpartners.nhs.uk/no-barriers-cervical-screening-for-trans-and-non-binary-people
South East Cancer Help Centre
SECHC aims to give any person affected by cancer an opportunity to explore ways which may help them to cope with their situation. The Centre aims to respect and support them in the choices they make and to provide individual and group support, complementary therapies and information within a friendly, caring environment.
Telephone: 020 8668 0974
Website: www.sechc.org.uk