Patient Support | Contact
Life can be different after a diagnosis. If you experience physical or emotional changes, there is a support network that can help.
Support links for patients:
| Cancer Information Centre |
| The Centre is staffed by Patient Information Officers who will provide you with the information you need, or signpost you to help and support available locally and nationally. Internet facilities and assistance are available. |
| Leicester Royal Infirmary LE1 5WW |
| Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm |
| Telephone: 0116 258 6189 |
| Email: cancerinfo@uhl-tr.nhs.uk |
| Website: www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/cancerinfo |
| Macmillan Cancer Support |
| For information and support from specialist nurses. |
| Freephone: 0808 800 0000 |
| Website: www.macmillan.org.uk |
| Cancer Research UK |
| For information and support from specialist nurses providing a confidential service. |
| Freephone: 0808 800 404 |
| Website:www.cancerresearch.org.uk |
| Coping with Cancer |
| Provides practical and emotional support to those affected by cancer. Service include complementary therapies and counselling. |
| Telephone: 0116 2230020 |
| 35 Westleigh Road, Leicester LE3 0HH |
| Website: www.c-w-c.org.uk |
| British Liver Trust |
| Information for those affected by diseases of the liver. |
| Website: www.britishlivertrust.org.uk |
| Pancreatic Cancer UK |
| A central resource of information on pancreatic cancer for patients and carers. |
| Website: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk |
| Core |
| The charity for research and information on gut and liver disease. Also known as the Digestive Disorders Foundation. |
| Website: www.corecharity.org.uk |