CUH Cancer Support Service

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The Information Pod will be back open on Monday. We will be able to assist you face to face, on the telephone and online...
10/04/2026

The Information Pod will be back open on Monday. We will be able to assist you face to face, on the telephone and online via Attend Anywhere. If you need support the Macmillan Cancer Support patient line is open 8am – 8pm 365 days a year Tel: 0808 808 0000

Working in cancer care can be emotional and challenging at times. It’s important to look after your emotional wellbeing....
10/04/2026

Working in cancer care can be emotional and challenging at times. It’s important to look after your emotional wellbeing. We are here if you would like a chat at the Cancer Support Information Pod.

We can signpost you to the Staff Support Line and give you information that may help.

Maggie's Cambridge are offering staff training for non-clinical cancer team members.

CUH Chaplaincy are available to support all staff, of all faiths and none please use the link below for more information

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-services/chaplaincy/the-chaplaincy-team/ #:~:text=To%20contact%20a%20chaplain%20or,or%20call%20into%20the%20office.&text=Chaplains%20are%20normally%20on%20duty,%3A00%20to%2016%3A00.

Fruit Fly Collective have a wealth of information, guides and sessions that cancer patients who are parents can access t...
10/04/2026

Fruit Fly Collective have a wealth of information, guides and sessions that cancer patients who are parents can access to help them communicate with their children and understand any changes in behaviour and needs of their children have a wealth of information, guides and sessions that cancer patients who are parents can access to help them communicate with their children and understand any changes in behaviour and needs of their children.

They also facilitate parenting with cancer resources and courses, which end with a cohort support group.

There is an app and also a palliative care online Pip kit - Please contact a member of the team to discuss further or contact Fruit Fly Collective direct.

We have also been able to fund some information leaflets from Fruit Fly thanks to Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust - help make your hospitals even better which are available at the main Info Pod.

Use the link to find out more

https://www.fruitflycollective.com/parentsupport

Something To Look Forward To receive donations of amazing items and experiences each month and periodically throughout ...
10/04/2026

Something To Look Forward To receive donations of amazing items and experiences each month and periodically throughout the year.

Once you are registered with them, please remember to look on their website or social media pages regularly to see what is available to you

Items include:

Apartment, hotel and pub overnight stays

Sunday lunches

Afternoon teas

Vouchers to be used for meals out

Spa experiences

Please use the link to watch a video on how to register:

https://somethingtolookforwardto.org.uk/registering/

If you are having to travel to site regularly and you claim benefits, you may be able to claim money back towards your t...
09/04/2026

If you are having to travel to site regularly and you claim benefits, you may be able to claim money back towards your travel costs. HC5(T) Forms are kept on the Outpatients main reception desk.

We also regularly share information from NHS Help with Health Costs stating what date claims are being processed on our page.

Please use the following link for more details

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs/

MyChart is an electronic patient portal that can be helpful for patients to:Keep in touch with teams looking after youRe...
09/04/2026

MyChart is an electronic patient portal that can be helpful for patients to:

Keep in touch with teams looking after you

Receive electronic letters, appointments and test results

Check in on your device when you arrive for your appointment

If you would like access, please speak to your clinical team or when you check in for your next appointment.

We are also able to send you messages on MyChart with the information you need included. Please let us know in your interaction if you have a MyChart account.

Use this link for more information https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/visiting-our-hospitals/your-appointment/mychart/

We have a range of easy read information and can speak to you about what is available to help you with your concerns.Thi...
08/04/2026

We have a range of easy read information and can speak to you about what is available to help you with your concerns.

This information may be ready for you to take away, or we could forward it to you via email to look at on a digital device.

Have a conversation with us today at the Information Pod on level 2 near Oncology and Haematology Radiotherapy or by calling 01223 274801 and pressing option 2 for the information support side of the service.

Your SimPal are a UK charity combating digital poverty. They offer free pre-paid SIM cards and devices when available f...
08/04/2026

Your SimPal are a UK charity combating digital poverty. They offer free pre-paid SIM cards and devices when available for people living with cancer or disadvantaged by poor health/poverty.

Take a look at the following link for more information https://www.yoursimpal.com/about/

You may have symptoms that require you to need the toilet more urgently, or this may be because of treatment you are rec...
07/04/2026

You may have symptoms that require you to need the toilet more urgently, or this may be because of treatment you are receiving.

We have a stock of Macmillan toilet cards available via your Cancer Navigator or our team of Cancer Support Advisors at the Information Pod on level 2 near Oncology & Haematology Radiotherapy.

If you are an Oncology or Haematology patient and feel you have an urgent complication or are feeling unwell, please con...
07/04/2026

If you are an Oncology or Haematology patient and feel you have an urgent complication or are feeling unwell, please contact the Acute Oncology Service line (AOS) on the card you were provided with.

The emergency triage lines are open 24/7 and are answered by experienced cancer nurses who can help with your symptoms.

Details on the following link (please scroll to in an emergency section at bottom of page)

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-services/cancer-services/about-cancer-services/cancer-assessment-unit/

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Cambridge
CB20QQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441223274801

Website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-services/cancer-services/cancer-support-services/

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