Benefits advice, make-up tips and how a horse may be able to help following a cancer diagnosis; it’s all on offer as staff at the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology, Castle Hill Hospital, prepare for their latest health and wellbeing event.

Taking place from 10am to 3pm on Thursday 6 November, anyone who is being treated for cancer or who’s received a diagnosis in the past, is welcome along to the Macmillan Information Centre to meet and chat with experts.

The event isn’t just for patients, however, as Claire Walker, Macmillan Information Health and Wellbeing Manager, explains:

“People who are told they have cancer can go through any and every emotion possible, but the diagnosis doesn’t just affect the patient, it can have a big impact on families and loved ones too.

“Our Health and Wellbeing Event will bring together a host of different experts, including clinical nurse specialists, alternative therapists and carers support teams, to offer advice to patients and families with the emotional, physical, and practical elements of living with cancer.

“Whether it’s questions about how you’ll pay the household bills, how to manage your physical appearance or concerns over how your diagnosis may be affecting your children, or if you’re a cancer survivor looking to meet and share experiences with others, we’ll have someone on hand to help.”

From equine therapy through to wig advice and opportunities to socialise and stay physically active, teams will be on hand to assist with the following:

• Carers advice (East Riding of Yorkshire)
• Macmillan welfare rights advice
• Look Good Feel Better – help with physical effects of cancer treatment
• Equine therapy – showcasing the role horses can have as an alternative and holistic form of therapy
• Oral Health team – tips and advice on good mouth care and hygiene while going through treatment
• Advice from the Queen’s Centre team of clinical nurse specialists including prostate and colorectal teams
• Macmillan information and advice including complementary therapies
• Families Together – support for children and families following a parent’s cancer diagnosis

Macmillan Information Officers form Grimsby and Scunthorpe will also be available to assist patients receiving treatment for cancer who live in North or North East Lincolnshire.

The event is free and there’s no need to book, simply call in to the Queen’s Centre anytime between 10am and 3pm on Thursday 6 November.  Confidential space to chat is available if required.

Any questions? Give the Macmillan Information Centre a call on 01482 461154.