Cancer Support Across Warwickshire
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW)
UHCW work with Macmillan Cancer Support offering reassurance to anyone impacted by cancer.
“We offer a drop-in service, Monday to Friday from 8am and 4pm excluding bank holidays and you don’t need to book an appointment to visit. If you wish to speak to us out of these days and hours, please leave a telephone message on 02476 966052 and we will call you back the next working day.
The centre is located in the main entrance of University Hospital, Coventry, next to reception.
If you’re unable to visit, you can contact us by phoning 02476 96 6052 or by emailing UHCWcancerinformationcentre@uhcw.nhs.uk.
If it’s easier we can also arrange to video call you via Microsoft Teams, just simply let us know when contacting our team.”
Cancer Information and Support Centre - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
Before an operation you can speak to the Pre‑Operative Assessment Service (POAS)
During your pre‑operative assessment (whether in person, online, or by phone), you can ask any questions about what will happen when you go home, including:
- What support you might need
- Whether you’ll require equipment
- What activities you should avoid
- How long recovery may take
UHCW specifically advises patients to contact POAS if they have queries leading up to an operation. uhcw.nhs.uk
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH)
Macmillan Cancer Support and George Eliot NHS Trust worked together to develop the Cancer Information and Support Centre.
Macmillan information support service can be found opposite Main Reception of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. Open 9-4pm Monday- Friday unless otherwise advertised.
Contact cancersupport@geh.nhs.uk or email the Centre Manager Julie Hunt Julie.hunt3@geh.nhs.uk
Call 02476 15 3201
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre are now offering both face to and confidential, virtual appointments.
To book an appointment telephone 02476 153201 or email- cancersupport@geh.nhs.uk Mon-Fri-9am-4pm.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT)
SWFT have a cancer information and support centre, managed by healthcare professionals. Providing a safe, comfortable and confidential space for anyone impacted by cancer. Enabling them to get support and useful information about different types of cancer. Offering resources, signposting them to support groups and services.
Warwick Hospital:
The Aylesford Unit, Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW, 01926 495321 Extension: 8214.
Stratford Hospital:
The Rigby Unit, Building One (2nd floor),Stratford Hospital, Arden Street, Stratford, CV37 6NX, 01926 495321 Extension: 5871.
Email: Macinfo@swft.nhs.uk
After an operation, if appropriate, the Community Recovery Service can provide support at your home for up to six weeks.
"County-Wide Coverage: Implemented services across Warwickshire, facilitating timely discharges from South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWFT), George Eliot Hospital, and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW)." Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board.
“You will be supported by a care provider to assist your recovery at home, up to a maximum of four visits per day if needed. Carers will work with you to maximise your level of independence, aiming to reduce your care needs. The number of care visits you receive will change during the service as and when your individual support needs change; care will be reduced as you recover and become more independent. Carers will support you with your daily living tasks and will encourage you to do as much as safely possible for yourself.”
More information and videos about this service can be found here: Community Recovery Service (CRS) : South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Social Care
Ongoing care and support can be arranged either privately or through Adult Social Care at Warwickshire County Council. Call 01926 359190 to begin a care and support assessment.
Age UK provide an overview of this process here: Help finding and arranging social care for the elderly | Age UK.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support has a free helpline open every day from 8am to 8pm, there to listen if you have anything you want to talk about.
Call the Macmillan Support Line for free on 0808 808 00 00.
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