Westerhaven, cancer support service (The Health Agency)

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