It is easier than ever to reach a member of the Cancer Information Service team
We have two centres:
The Jayne Garforth Macmillan Information Centre, Calderdale Royal Infirmary (lower…
Nicola Greaves - Manager
Hello, my name is Nicola Greaves and I am proud to be the Manager of The Cancer Information Service here at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation…
Macmillan have a range of easy read booklets. These use simple language and pictures.
They can be useful if you want information that is easier to understand.
The booklets are about lots of…
If you are LGBTQ+ and have cancer, you may have questions about if this will affect your cancer treatment. Sexual orientation and gender identity should not affect your access to the right…
A Holistic Needs Assessment (HNA) is a simple questionnaire for patients. You can carry out the assessment at any stage of the cancer pathway, on paper or electronically, to help you:
identify…
In addition to our support groups, from time to time we also co-ordinate social events.
Next Date: 16th September 2025
Caledonian Travel have very kindly agreed to run a discounted trip to…
People with active socialise tend to be happier and healthier.
There loads of community groups in all kinds of things to do across Calderdale from Art to Zumba!
Staying well is the original…
It can be hard to recognise that you’re a carer. You might see yourself as a partner, friend or sibling to the person you care for, rather than their carer.
If you’re wondering if you are a…
At the Cancer Information Service, we are proud to be working with Look Good Feel Better a UK-Wide Specialist Cancer Charity.
Look Good Feel Better know how challenging it can be to process a…
Going through cancer can be an isolating experience at any time. We are pleased to let you know that Macmillan offer a free Buddy service to help you feel more connected to someone who knows what…
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