The following details have been received from the ES&NE NHS Foundation Trust.
Cancer does not just affect a person’s health.
It can have an impact on every aspect of someone’s life, the lives of those around them and it can be hard to know where to turn to for help.
The Cancer Care Navigators are here to help people get the right help and support with all non-medical needs.
We are trained staff working alongside Ipswich and Colchester hospital and with the local GP surgeries to support newly diagnosed patients, their families and carers with practical, financial and emotional concerns they might have.
We are able to offer practical support and advice, which might include:
· Helping patients improve their health and wellbeing
· Pointing patients towards relevant cancer support groups and courses
· Referring patients for emotional support where needed, and identifying who may be best placed to support them
· Advising patients on how to talk to family and friends about cancer
· Linking patients in with services and support in their local area
· Facilitating access to support for any practical needs
· Supporting patients with the transition back to daily life, as their care moves from a hospital setting to a community setting.
Please see the details on the poster with this article on how to refer (email or phone for professionals or patients can self-refer doing the same).