Newham CAMHS Services & Resources: Cancer
Support for patients, carers, and their families who have been affected by cancer. CYANA offer holistic, user-led support where they work with the person(s) affected to support them in the way they need. Home or Hospital/Hospice visits are provided for those too ill to visit CYANA directly. There is also support for patients from Asian backgrounds or who have language difficulties.
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Details:
0208 553 5366
Referral Details:
For Patients and Carers who live in the London Borough of Newham (most services are free) or those out of the borough (paid).
How you refer is dependent on the service but it ranges from self referral via phone or GP referral.
Weblink: http://www.cyana.co.uk/index.html
Macmillan offer cancer information booklets and merchandise which can be used to promote services or fundraising activities. They also offer support and online communities that those affected can join.
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Details:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/forms/contact-us/ask-macmillan-form.html
Referral Details:
They do not offer a referral as such, but you can get information and order materials from their website
Richard House offer palliative care to children with life-limiting conditions. This includes respite care, reaching out to children too ill to leave their homes, family support, and end of life care.
Age Range: Various
Contact Details:
0207 540 0243 (or 0207 511 0222 for general info)
Referral Details:
For children with life limiting conditions and their families/carers.
To refer contact lesleym@richardhouse.org.uk or call 0207 540 0243
Weblink: https://richardhouse.org.uk/
Winston’s Wish has supported many families bereaved by serious illness. Their experienced Helpline team can offer advice, guidance and support when someone is seriously ill and after a loved one has died. They speak to parents, carers, family friends, professionals and anyone who is supporting a child or young person during this devastating time.
Age Range: 25 years old and under
Contact Details:
0808 8020 021
Referral Details: Use the forms on the following page: https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/refer/
Weblink: https://www.winstonswish.org/serious-illness/