Westerhaven, cancer support service (The Health Agency)

Availability : South West

Who is this for?

  • Individuals aged 16 years old and over who are affected by a cancer and /or long-term health conditions. Westerhaven also provides a service to relatives, carers, and friends of anyone who has received a diagnosis and who may need some support. We also provide bereavement support.

Description

Westerhaven offers a wide range of specialist support services to those affected by cancer and long-term conditions such as COPD) (COPD), heart failure, MS and Parkinsons.

We offer support to individuals and families with face-to-face appointments, and remotely using online platforms, telephone and email.

Services include

  • Support and advice
  • Regular check in calls
  • One to one support
  • Confidential counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Referral to specialist benefits/money advice services
  • Holistic Therapies including specialised massage
  • Nutrition support
  • Exercise classes and walking groups
  • Courses for well-being & symptom management

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

For all services, you can self-refer by phoning us or filling out a referral form on our website www.thehealthagency.org.uk or by emailing enquirieswesterhaven@thehealthagency.org.uk.  We will also accept referrals from family members, friends, carers, G.P’s, Nurses, Hospital staff, CPN’s, Social worker’s, or any other support agencies.

Is there a cost?

Free but donations are welcomed.

Location information

  • On-street parking available
  • Wheelchair access

Opening times

We do not offer a drop in service and all appointments have to be pre-arranged.

*Evening appointments are also available

MondayCLOSED
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
The Health Agency

Contact Details

The Health Agency, 30 Harvesters Way, Edinburgh, EH14 3JF

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Types of support on offer:

Information and advice
Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Healthy living
Isolation
Long term conditions/disabilities
Relationships and Family Life

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