Leicester Macmillan Information and Support Centre

Today Emma has been at the beautiful setting of Barton Marina, receiving some training with Jane at Aderans in synthetic wigs.

We are delighted to announce that from Monday (14th October) our new offices at 50e Blaby Road, South Wigston will be open!
We still have some things to iron out but we are looking forward to settling into our new home
Leicester South Foodbank The Well Kibworth South Wigston Matters Wigston Magna Matters Oadby Matters The Menphys Hub Elliott Hall. Youth & Community Building Wigston United Reformed Church Hope Church Wigston Oadby Trinity Methodist Church Oadby & Wigston Borough Council Oadby Community Stakeholders Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Mind The Bridge - East Midlands Family Law Group Real Purpose Butterfly Beacons St Paul's Church, Oadby Spotted: Aylestone, Oadby and Wigston

Some lovely words from one of our Saff Caff visitors:

“very friendly team, great help with depression and anxiety, lots of things to do to take your mind off things and lovely cups of tea thank u”

If you need to talk, we’re here to listen, support and signpost every Tuesday 10-4.

Pop down to the Saffron Heath gates (60 Heathcott Road) and ring the bell. We’re here for you.

As the temperatures start to drop, if you are worried about keeping warm and the cost of fuel there are some things you can do to keep warm and people you can talk to.

Here are just a few tips from Leicester City Council

1. Draught-proof your home
warm air will always try to move somewhere colder. If we have gaps around doors and windows, the warm air will escape through the gap to the cold outside.

2. Close curtains and blinds
The glass in windows will help to keep some heat in the room – but it will also let a lot escape, especially if it is only one layer thick. Close curtains and blinds as this will help to keep warm air inside.

3. Close internal doors
Keep the warm air in the places you need it most – like the living room by keeping internal doors closed. If you can’t heat all the rooms you use, it’s important to heat the living room during the day and the bedroom just before going to sleep

4. Keep radiators clear
Make sure furniture isn’t too close to radiators. You need the room to be warm, not the sofa.

5. Warm drinks, food and clothing
A hot drink, a hot meal and a few warm layers can help you to warm up when it’s cold. Wearing several layers of thinner clothing will keep you warmer than one thicker layer.

You can also contact the following people for help and advice on any grants or benefits available to you -

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/benefits-and-other-support/help-with-fuel-costs/

Your local Council may be able to help with fuel costs.

Citizens Advice
Helping Hands Advice Centre
Advice at Saffron Resource Centre
Zinthiya Trust
National Macmillan Cancer Support - 0808 808 00 00
Leicester Macmillan Information and Support centre - 0116 258 6189

It’s a special day for someone today. A huge Happy 50th Birthday to Dal we hope you have a wonderful day from us all at the Macmillan Information Centre. 🥳🎈🎂

Ange has been busy again this morning engaging with the community at the Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance Cancer Screening Event and Coffee Morning.

Ange and Emma are at Loros today supporting the relaunch of the Leicester Living With Secondary Breast Cancer Group. With Breast Cancer Now from 11am - 1pm

Feeling lonely or struggling?

Come and visit Saff Caff!

Recently featured on BBC Radio Leicester and registered with the Joy platform (“Connecting people with local services” https://services.thejoyapp.com), the café is a Mental Health Friendly Place offering activities and support to help you.

Saff Caff is open from 10~4 every Tuesday.

We also have a lovely new sign so you can’t miss us at 60 Heathcott Road, LE2 6AX!

Do you work and have recently been diagnosed with cancer? do you have questions about work and what might happen now?

On the Macmillan website there is lots of useful information about work and cancer - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/work-and-cancer

You can also call the national line on - 0808 808 00 00 who have trained advisers that can help and support you with any of your queries.

Find some of the commonly asked questions about work and cancer can be found here - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/blogs/work-cancer-faqs

Leicester Macmillan Information & Support Centre - 0116 258 6189

Want to find out more about our Breast Cancer Now’s group meet ups and speaker sessions? Come and say hello at our drop-in coffee morning on 23rd September 2024 11am until 1pm at LOROS Hospice breastcancernow.org/Living-with-Leicester

Are you living with Secondary Breast Cancer?
Did you know about the drop in coffee morning?

Check out the attached photo for details.

We will be there on the 23rd September 11am - 1pm

It was a pleasure to join Look Good Feel Better this morning for one of their sessions.

Look Good Feel Better is a great session for woman to learn techniques for applying make up while going through cancer and cancer treatment.
Every person receives a bag of brand new beauty products to use and take home.

Just look how beautiful the ladies look at the end.

If you are interested in joining a session please visit - www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk to find your closest venue.

Or call Sue Young Cancer Support who run sessions every second Friday of the month. 0116 2230055

When you or a family member is diagnosed with cancer it can be difficult to know how to tell your children in a way that is suitable for them.
We have put together some useful resource that we think might help at this time.

Fruit Fly Collective is a fantastic site with lots of information and resources to explain to children of all ages. They also run some amazing workshops. -
https://www.fruitflycollective.com/

You will also find information on the Macmillan and Maggies websites –
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnosis/talking-about-cancer/talking-to-children-and-teenagers

https://www.maggies.org/cancer-support/managing-socially/talking-children/

Are you looking to get away this summer but don’t know where to turn for information on travel and insurance.

We have you covered with the travel and cancer booklet as well as a put together list of recommended insurance brokers.

You can access the booklet as a podcast here or find out more via the phone lines -

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/audiobooks/travel-and-cancer

Leicester macmillan information & support centre - 0116 258 6189

National MacMillan line - 0808 808 00 00

Today Marks World Head and Neck Cancer Day.

The lovely Head and Neck team were at the Leicester Royal Infirmary with a stand in the restaurant to raise awareness yesterday.

There are 12,,200 cases of head and neck cancer in the UK every year.

If you would like more information on head and neck cancer visit - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/head-and-neck-cancer

or call
National Macmillan line 7 days a week 8am -8pm - 0808 808 00 00
Leicester Macmillan information and supper centre Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm - 0116 258 6189

Do you need help or advice with what benefits you may be entitled to and applying for them?

Did you know that Citizens Advice in Leicester City centre have a Macmillan Welfare and Benefits team who would be more than happy to help.

If you just need help with form filling visit places such as -
Helping Hands Advice Centre
Advice at Saffron Resource Centre
Shama Women's Centre
Zinthiya Trust

If you need any information contact us on -

Leicester Macmillan Information and Support Centre - 0116 258 6189
or
National Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00

Have you visited us recently. How was the service you received? Is there anything we could change?

You can now leave feedback at our new feedback station. Just fill out a form and post it in the box to the right.

We are always looking for ways to improve our service. It would be great to hear what you think.

‼ ‼ Please be aware our phone line is currently down. If you need urgent help please call your Cancer nurse specialist or the National help line on 0808 808 00 00. Other wise email us on [email protected] ‼ ‼

Making a difference - Sarcoma awareness month 💛

July marks sarcoma awareness month. Our sarcoma team provides a vital role giving expert personalised care and support to patients and their families. Sally Clarke, Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist, said: "Every patient is unique and it’s a privilege to accompany patients on their individual paths helping them navigate through diagnosis, treatment and everything in between. There is nothing better than knowing you have made a difference."

If you would like any information about Sarcoma, our Cancer nurses specialists and support work have set up this wonderful information stand in Osborn reception at the Leicester Royal Infirmary for Sarcoma Awareness Month. Pop along and take a look 👀

July marks Sarcoma awareness month. 💛

This is Anita, Sally and Samantha the Sarcoma team here at Leicester Hospitals.

This is what the team had to say -

"We provide expert personalised care and support to patients and their families. Every patient is unique and as a CNS, it’s a privilege to accompany patients on their own individual paths helping them navigate through diagnosis, treatment and everything in between. Being a Sarcoma Specialist Nurse rewards you in many ways and there is nothing better than knowing you have made a difference."

If you want any more information about Cancer please visit - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Call the Macmillan information centre on 0116 258 6189 or speak to your Specialist Nurse.

Now the sunshine is finally here remember - Protecting yourself from the sun is very important, especially if you have had treatment for skin cancer. Macmillan and Soltan recommend using a sun cream with factor 30+ and 5 star UVA protection to support in protecting your skin in the sun. Additional measures to reduce risk associated with sun exposure should be taken.

*Macmillan’s participation in this partnership does not constitute an endorsement of Soltan products.*