Information and support
Cancer Support and Information Centre
Open: Monday to
Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Fridays,
8.30am to 4pm
Contact number: 0117
342 3369
Email: cancerinformationandsupport@uhbw.nhs.uk
Our Cancer Information and Support Centre is located on Level 4,
Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre opposite the main reception
desk.
The centre is open to anyone and works as a drop in service
offering emotional and practical support in a warm and friendly
environment. Visiting the centre is free and confidential and
run by our team of professional Macmillan Cancer Support
Workers.
What our centre offers
Drop in
The centre is open to anyone, patient, families, carers and
staff. The centre is supported by a team of Macmillan
Cancer Support Workers and volunteers. We offer a warm,
confidential and safe space for you to talk through your worries or
concerns on a face to face basis. Our focus is to support you
and provide you with information on other support services
available should you wish to consider this.
The centre also provides:
- Free information in many formats and languages
- Advice on Blue Badge Scheme with help to complete them if
required
- Information on travel insurance
- Wig recycling information
- Support for carers
Headstart Shop
The Centre also provides items for purchase such as:
- Waterproof Picc Line Cover
- Thermometers
- Headwear
- Scarfs
- Toothbrushes
Wig referral - Browns
If you are a patient at Bristol Haematology and Oncology
Hospital and are going through treatment we recommend using a
service called Browns - More Hair Now. If you would like more
information on how to book please contact the Cancer Information
and Support Centre or let your clinical team know.
Makeup sessions - Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a charity that provide workshops
covering skincare and make-up, grooming, hair loss, haircare and
wig advice and nail care for men and women affected by cancer at
any point of their diagnosis. You can visit the Cancer Information
and Support Centre for more information on how to attend or book a
workshop.
Links to other useful information and support
