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Support groups are a way to meet people in similar situations and share experiences. Many people find that joining a group helps them cope with cancer and its treatment.
Each group is unique.…
The Staying Well service is a social prescribing and wellbeing support programme for adults aged 18 and over who live in Calderdale, including Halifax. It helps people feel more connected, active,…
Caring for someone with cancer can be rewarding, but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Whether you are a partner, family member, friend, or sibling, it’s important to…
Cancer information is available in various languages and formats to cater to different needs and preferences. Here are some resources where you can find cancer information in different languages:
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Macmillan provide Easy Read booklets that make cancer information simpler and easier to understand. They cover a range of topics, especially those most relevant when you are first diagnosed.
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Head and neck cancer treatment can affect your ability to eat and drink, making good nutrition more difficult but also more important. A dietitian can support you throughout your treatment to help…
We run a range of workshops and programmes designed to help you feel more supported and confident during and after cancer treatment.
First Steps
First Steps is a supportive monthly session at…
What is the Medical Examiner (ME) Service?:
The ME service is part of new legislation in England and Wales to improve the death certification process which follows several high-profile…
Palliative care focuses on supporting people with a life‑limiting illness by helping with physical symptoms, emotional wellbeing, and practical needs.
It can be offered at any stage of an illness…
Being physically active before, during, and after cancer treatment is safe for most people and can be very helpful. It can ease tiredness, reduce anxiety, lift your mood, and support your recovery.…
Whether you’re already active or looking to do a bit more, it’s important to be active in a way that feels safe for you. Your body may respond differently during cancer treatment, especially with…
Cancer Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
If you are about to start, are going through, or have finished cancer treatment, it can feel overwhelming. It’s completely normal to feel like things are…
Sharing our news and behind‑the‑scenes stories on social media is a great way for CHFT to give you an insight into the work we do and the impact this has on patients, families and our communities.…
End of life care is care and support given to people who are likely to be in the last months or weeks of their life. The focus of this care is on comfort and dignity whilst:
managing symptoms …
Local organisations who offer support:
Kirkwood Hospice
Overgate Hospice
Forget me not
National organisations:
Macmillan
Winston's Wish
Carers UK
Cruse Bereavement Care
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Palliative care is care that focusses on physical, emotional and practical support to people with a life-limiting diagnosis. It is care that can and should be delivered at any stage of that…
Support following the death of a loved one
Our café is open for anyone bereaved to come together in a supportive and caring environment.
We meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Hope…
Specialist palliative care is provided by expert teams with advanced training in managing complex symptoms and challenging clinical situations related to serious illness.
As specialist palliative…
If you were to become seriously unwell from a sudden illness or from an illness that is progressive and life-limiting, what would you want your loved ones and your healthcare professionals to know…
What is a Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)?
A Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is an experienced nurse who supports you throughout your cancer journey. They are often your main point of…
