Health and well being resources for patients
This section contains health and wellbeing information and support for people during and after their cancer treatment. The material is from a range of reliable sources including NHS funded services and trusted charity partners.
Information and support can help with:
- emotional support
- coping with side effects
- physical wellbeing
- advice about money
- getting back to work
- making healthy lifestyle choices
National and local resources
Below are links to a range of trusted organisations providing cancer information, resources and advice.
- Cancer Care Map
This is an online directory that helps people find cancer care and support services in their local area. Use the search function to find services or activities required local to you. - Cancer Wellbeing London website.
This website publicises cancer health and wellbeing information activities and seminars run by the NHS in your area. There are short videos providing advice on common concerns and there are links to the major cancer charities. - Cancer Support UK
This organisation provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period. Their services are designed and delivered by people who have experienced cancer themselves – to improve the experience of others.There is also an initiative called Cancer Coach. Cancer Coach is there to help people through the next important stage after treatment – resuming life after cancer. Download a leaflet for more information. - Trekstock
This is a cancer support community for young people in their 20s and 30s who are living with, through and beyond cancer. The cancer charity provides tailored social and practical support. - Shine Cancer Support
This organisation provides support for people in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have been diagnosed with cancer before, during and after treatment. - Fruitfly Collective
This organisation which has collated and developed different types and styles of information to help children cope when a parent has cancer, or help families talk and learn about cancer.
- Health and wellbeing videos developed by clinical experts working in north west London. The videos relate to commonly experienced symptoms and consequences of cancer and its treatment.
Hospital-based patient resources
Below are links to local services and information available within hospitals in north west and south west London.