COVID19 update 10th August 2020 - not currently meeting face to face, but having regular telephone calls for support. Please get in touch if in need of a chat.

Available every second Thursday of the month (6:30pm - 8:30pm)

Come along and join a network of women who have experienced breast cancer, offering emotional support and friendship. Also open to relatives and friends.

To book a place, please call any of the following:

Mary: 01909 562099

Barbara:01909 808674

Annette: 01909 733794

Breast Clinic: 01909 500900 ex 2328

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 -  for full details please visit https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page 

We also provide some services to help you keep independent which you can access at anytime, without the need for any type of assessment.

These include:

Meals at Home delivery service

 http://www.countyenterprisefoods.co.uk/

Handy Person's Adaptation Service- help and support to keep people safe  secure in their home with free or low-cost but high quality essential adaptations  small practical jobs.

• telephone: 0300 500 80 80.
• email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk.

The Connect Service- can help you by finding info about local services, activities & opportunities. If needed, Connect staff can work with you around money issues, housing problems, health management & other things. This short-term support will be tailored to your needs & will focus on achieving what you want in a way that suits you.

• website: www.personalisedsupport.co.uk/Bassetlaw-Connect
• telephone: 0115 844 3541

Independent Financial Advice & Support 

 0300 500 80 80 

If after exploring these options you feel you may need more support, then you might need to have a Care & Support Assessment. This will allow you to explain the things you are finding hard to achieve & we will discuss with you how we might be able to help you.

The aim of the assessment will always be to help you regain or maintain a level of independence.  We will carry out the assessment in the most proportionate way depending on your needs, this could be over the telephone or at one of our clinics.  

Please contact us on 0300 500 80 80, an advisor can help you with your options and may complete a referral for a care and support assessment.

Macmillan Cancer Support Pod

Our Macmillan Pod, in the main outpatient area of Doncaster Royal Infirmary, helps those affected by cancer.

COVID19 Update 6th August 2020 - for further information on Coronavirus and breast cancer, including support, tips on self-isolation and social distancing - please visit https://breastcancernow.org/

We support people with free face-to-face groups, access to breast care nurses, peer support and our ground-breaking app.We inform through our award-winning breast cancer publications and online information.

We campaign for better care.

If you have a particular concern about breast cancer or just want to talk, our specialist nurses and trained staff are here for you. Call 0808 800 6000

Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
Saturday, 9am–1pm

IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS

The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.  

Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.

The Community Advisor can help you to:

•  Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
• Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information 
• Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
• Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
• Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family

Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.

There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:

You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.

This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.

End of life care during coronavirus

If your family member or friend is approaching the end of their life, you might have lots of questions about how you can support them. You may worry about things like how to keep them safe during the coronavirus situation, what services are available and what to do when your loved one dies.

SUPPORT LINE - 0800 090 2309 - for emotional support and practical and clinical information about terminal illness. Our trained team, including nurses can answer any questions about end of life.

Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-5pm.

If you want to talk to someone following a bereavement we have a range of services to help you.

General queries - 0800 716 146 - for queries about donating, fundraising, administration, correspondence or anything else or email supporter.relations@mariecurie.org.uk

We’re here for you with the support you need, when you need it

Call the Marie Curie Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with or caring for someone who has a terminal illness, whatever your situation.

You don't need to have used Marie Curie services or be directly involved in a loved-one's care to call the support line. We're here to help family and friends, and you can find support on a wide range of issues.

No one is turned away, so please do not hesitate calling if you need any kind of support.