Our help is still here at Christmas, as it is all year round

If you or someone you know with cancer needs help, advice or support over the festive period you can call our helpline on

0114 553 3330 or take a look at our resources online.

This Christmas, of all years, we know how tough it will be for you, or someone you care about to be living with cancer. So we want you to know we’re still here to support you whether you need healthcare advice, welfare information, practical help or a listening ear. Our helpline is free, confidential and open to anyone living with cancer, not just Weston Park patients. If there’s anything you need – just call.

This year our opening hours around the festive period for our Cancer Support helpline are:

24^th December – helpline 9am- 12:30pm

25^th December – helpline closed

26^th December – weekend helpline closed

27^th December – weekend helpline closed

28^th December – helpline closed

29^th December – helpline 10am-3pm

30^th December – helpline 10am -3pm

31^st  December – helpline 10am – 12:30pm

1^st   January – helpline closed

4^th January – helpline re-opens Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

If you need any help or advice over the festive period when our helpline is closed please know that there is someone to reach out to.

Alternative contacts to help you this Christmas are:

Samaritans; Free anytime day or night 116 123

Age UK Sheffield ; 0114 2502850

Red Cross; 0114 2427370

Cavendish Cancer Care; 0114 2784600

Sheffield MIND; 0114 2584489

The Silver Line; 0800 470 80 90 anytime 24 hours per day  every day of the year

Northern General Hospital; 0114 2434343

Royal Hallamshire Hospital; 0114 2711900

Rotherham District General; 01709 820000

Barnsley District General; 01226 730000

Doncaster Royal Infirmary; 013202 366666

Chesterfield Royal Hospital;  01246 277271

Weston Park Hospital; 0114 2265001

Radiotherapy Weston Park Hospital; 0114 2265282

Chemotherapy Day Care Weston Park Hospital; 0114 2265697

Out of hours GP service from 1800-0800 weekdays and 24 hours over weekends and Bank Holidays

Cancer Support Calendar 

Find out what Cancer support we have available this month

December 2020

16th

Christmas Afternoon Tea

Date: Wednesday 16^th December

Time: 1.30pm

Description: Join us for a Christmas afternoon tea. We will be pulling virtual crackers, having a Christmas hat competition and be inviting a special guest (Santa) to give out pressies!

How to book: Advance bookings required, please call the cancer support team on 0114 553 3330, option one, to book or for more information.

Format: Zoom

Session: Group

Daily

Talk to a healthcare professional

Date: Monday to Friday

Time: 9am to 5pm

Description: Just call, whatever it is you need. Whether it’s advice from healthcare professionals on symptoms or treatments, knowing what you’re entitled to and applying for welfare benefits, or just wanting someone to talk to, we’re here. Find out more here westonpark.org.uk/help-is-just-a-call-away/

How to book: It’s free, confidential and open to anyone living with cancer, not just Weston Park patients. Just call 0114 553 3330, option one.

Format: Phone

Session: One to One

Duration: N/A

Daily

Talk to us if you’re caring for someone with cancer

Date: Monday to Friday

Time: 9am to 5pm

Description: At Weston Park Cancer Charity, we recognise the emotional impact of cancer and the challenges faced by those caring for friends and family with the disease.  We are here to support you through this difficult time. Find out more here: westonpark.org.uk/carer-support-together-at-every-step/

How to book: It’s free, confidential and open to anyone living with cancer, not just Weston Park patients. Just call 0114 553 3330, option one.

Format: Phone

Session: One to One

Duration: N/A

Weekly

Yoga Nidra

Date: Thursday – 3rd, 10th, 17th December

Time: 3-4 pm

Title: Yoga Nidra

Description: Yoga Nidra is a form of guided meditation which you can practice while sitting in a comfortable chair. Calming the central nervous system, it reduces stress and anxiety and improves mood. You will take away techniques that will help you relax and sleep.

How to book: Advance bookings required, please call the cancer support team on 0114 553 3330, option one, or email [email protected]

to book or for more information. (Please note individuals are entitled to 3 sessions)

Format: Zoom

Session: Group session ( Please speak with the cancer support team if you would prefer to bring a partner along to this session.)
Duration: one hour

Daily

Talk to a Welfare Advisor

Date: Monday to Friday

Time: 9am to 5pm

Description: We can help with legal and financial advice including information about benefits, which you may be eligible for. We’re also offering hardship grants for people struggling with finances during the coronavirus outbreak.

How to book: It’s free, confidential and open to anyone living with cancer, not just Weston Park patients. Just call 0114 553 3330, option one.

Format: Phone

Session: One to One

Duration: N/A

Pre-Book

Mindfulness

Description: Mindfulness is an invaluable relaxation technique delivered and taught by a

specialist practitioner. The sessions focus on the development of coping strategies to deal with difficult thoughts and feelings. Through practice, mindfulness can reduce stress and anxiety and aid relaxation of both the body and mind. Find out more at westonpark.org.uk/why-its-so-important-to-be-kind-to-yourself/

How to book: Advance bookings required, please call the cancer support team on 0114 553 330, option one, or email [email protected] to book or for more information.

Format: Zoom

Session: Group or One to One
Duration: one hour

Daily

Talk to us if you’ve lost someone to cancer

Date: Monday to Friday

Time: 9am to 5pm

Description: Here at Weston Park Cancer Charity, our healthcare professionals not only support patients and their families throughout the difficult times from diagnosis, treatment and beyond, but also during the aftermath of losing a much-loved partner, family member or friend to cancer. Find out more at westonpark.org.uk/losing-a-loved-one-to-cancer/

How to book: It’s free, confidential and open to anyone who has lost someone to cancer. Just call 0114 553 3330, option one.

Format: Phone

Session: One to One

Duration: N/A