A GP will have an average of eight or nine new cancer diagnoses per year and will be looking after 20 to 30 patients with cancer. The increasing number of cancer survivors has led to an increase in the number of people requiring follow-up care, monitoring and management. Therefore primary care has an important role in supporting people to live well with and beyond cancer.
The aim of the welfare call is to proactively provide patients with the opportunity for a discussion with a GP to ensure they are aware of the support available from their GP, wider practice team and other support services. The intention is to facilitate early and supportive conversations and ensure patients are aware of what help is available.
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The aim is to call patients within 2-3 weeks of diagnosis.
If you have not received a welfare call from the surgery within 2-3 weeks of diagnosis and would like a support call from the Health and Wellbeing team, please email us your name, DOB and which surgery you are registered with and one of the team will call you within 7-10 working days.
Welcome to your Waterside Cancer Support Centre
Founded by June Richens in 2010, the Waterside Centre was established to support people living with cancer, and soon became a treasured part of the local community, much as it is today.
In October 2011, the centre joined Wessex Cancer Support to become the Waterside Cancer Support Centre, supporting people across the Wessex region, including including Hythe, Netley, New Forest, Bournemouth and Southampton.
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Located in the town centre of Hythe - when you arrive, their team of staff and volunteers will greet you with a warm welcome. Their role is to help and support you in a relaxing, non-clinical environment, surrounded by people who have experience of a cancer diagnosis themselves or someone close to them.
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They offer a range of support for those affected by cancer, from drop-in sessions with their support volunteers to individual counselling and complimentary therapies, including massage.
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For further details follow this link.
