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However, many of the documents are relevant to patients being treated at our other hospitals.</p> <p>The packs, which cover things like financial support and talking therapies, are usually provided by your clinical team, but you can also download all of the documents here.</p> <ol> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/welcome-leaflet-macmillan-cancer-support-.pdf?ver=45605&doc=docm93jijm4n23790" title="download this document in a new window">Welcome leaflet - Macmillan cancer support [pdf] 425KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/questions-about-cancer-macmillan-cancer-support-.pdf?ver=45608&doc=docm93jijm4n23789" title="download this document in a new window">Questions about cancer - Macmillan cancer support [pdf] 511KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/money-worries-welfare-rights-service-from-macmillan-cancer-support-.pdf?ver=45609&doc=docm93jijm4n23787" title="download this document in a new window">Money Worries - Welfare Rights Service from Macmillan cancer support [pdf] 633KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/help-with-travel-costs-barts-health-nhs-trust-.pdf?ver=45611&doc=docm93jijm4n23792" title="download this document in a new window">Help with travel costs - Barts Health NHS Trust [pdf] 722KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/support-line-information-macmillan-cancer-support-.pdf?ver=45595&doc=docm93jijm4n23779" title="download this document in a new window">Support line information - Macmillan cancer support [pdf] 159KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-docx" href="/download/ulez-amp-congestion-charge-reimbursement-form-.docx?ver=45594&doc=docm93jijm4n23777" title="download this document in a new window">ULEZ & Congestion Charge reimbursement form [docx] 46KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/st-bartholomews-hospital-map.pdf?ver=49508&doc=docm93jijm4n735" title="download this document in a new window">St Bartholomew's Hospital map[pdf] 686KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/free-nhs-prescriptions-for-cancer-patients-barts-health-nhs-trust-.pdf?ver=45597&doc=docm93jijm4n23780" title="download this document in a new window">Free NHS prescriptions for cancer patients - Barts Health NHS Trust [pdf] 179KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/managing-your-energy-costs-from-macmillan-cancer-support-.pdf?ver=45596&doc=docm93jijm4n23778" title="download this document in a new window">Managing your energy costs from Macmillan cancer support [pdf] 108KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/complementary-therapies-services-barts-health-nhs-trust-.pdf?ver=45598&doc=docm93jijm4n23781" title="download this document in a new window">Complementary therapies services - Barts Health NHS Trust [pdf] 289KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/talking-therapies-in-east-london-.pdf?ver=45599&doc=docm93jijm4n23783" title="download this document in a new window">Talking therapies in East London [pdf] 412KB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/free-cancer-coach-information-cancer-support-uk-.pdf?ver=45601&doc=docm93jijm4n23786" title="download this document in a new window">Free cancer coach information - cancer support UK [pdf] 1MB</a></li> <li><a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" href="/download/caring-for-cancer-zoom-yoga-.pdf?ver=45603&doc=docm93jijm4n23791" title="download this document in a new window">Caring for cancer - Zoom yoga [pdf] 461KB</a></li> </ol> <p>Additional support, such as support groups and classes, are available on this page.</p> </div> </div> <footer class="metadata-info info-textcontent"> </footer> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="placement-row-wrapper"> <div class="placement-row placement-row-1-up placement-row-3 clearfix "> <div id="placement-4-3" data-placement-stylename='accordion - nhs blue' data-placement-id="6671" data-placement-class="TextContent" class="page-placement type-textcontent instance-1058 accordion-base accordion-color-nhs-blue accordion-color-2 last-child"> <div class="placement-inner clearfix"> <div class="content-item single-content content-wrapper no-main-image-display"> <article class="content-item-inner"> <header class="content-headline"> <h2>Art therapy</h2> </header> <div class="content-wrapper-inner"> <div class="main-editor-output"> <p>Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses visual art as a way of expressing and working through thoughts and feelings.</p> <p>Some things are difficult to put into words and art therapists are trained to enable patients to use art materials as a way of exploring a range of personal issues.</p> <p>There can be a lot of talking too: how the art making and the verbal discussion combine in art therapy is determined by the needs of each individual.</p> <p>For a person living with a diagnosis of cancer and the events which follow, art therapy can be a valuable part of the treatment programme, offering psychological support and contributing to improved general wellbeing.</p> <p>Art therapy is suitable for working on a wide range of issues related to cancer and its treatments such as:</p> <ul> <li>identity and body image</li> <li>coping with change, loss and uncertainty</li> <li>meaning and existential questions</li> <li>depression, anxiety and stress</li> </ul> <p>Art therapy is not an art lesson and it is not necessary to have any previous experience or expertise in art. Nor does the art therapist judge whether the art is ‘good’ or ‘bad’, or make a clinical diagnosis based on the work produced.</p> <h3>Contact us</h3> <p>For more information contact Megan Tjasink, art psychotherapist (MAT) (HCPC) (BAAT), or ask a member of your healthcare team to refer you.</p> <p>Tel: 020 3465 5516<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:megan.tjasink@nhs.net">Megan Tjasink</a></p> <p><em>Art therapy at St Bartholomew’s Hopsital is provided through the generous support of the <a href="https://www.corinneburtonmemorialtrust.com/" target="_blank">Corinne Burton Memorial Trust</a>.</em></p> </div> </div> <footer class="metadata-info info-textcontent"> </footer> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="placement-row-wrapper"> <div class="placement-row placement-row-1-up placement-row-4 clearfix "> <div id="placement-4-4" data-placement-stylename='accordion - nhs blue' data-placement-id="6656" data-placement-class="TextContent" class="page-placement type-textcontent instance-11170 accordion-base accordion-color-nhs-blue accordion-color-2 last-child"> <div class="placement-inner clearfix"> <div class="content-item single-content content-wrapper no-main-image-display"> <article class="content-item-inner"> <header class="content-headline"> <h2>Complementary therapies</h2> </header> <div class="content-wrapper-inner"> <div class="main-editor-output"> <p>Complementary therapies are a range of treatments used to help support our patients and improve their quality of life. This could include an increased ability to relax and a better sense of wellbeing. Symptoms such as constipation, pain, insomnia, fatigue, breathlessness, muscular aches and anxiety may be helped this way too.</p> <h3>Which therapies are available?</h3> <h4>Aromatherapy</h4> <p>The use of plant based essential oils, which may be either inhaled or used as massage oil. We can also create an inhaler called an aroma-stick which you can take away with you and use as often as you would like to. The oils in the inhalers can be blended to suit specific needs, for example to help with nausea.</p> <h4>Reflexology</h4> <p>A<strong> </strong>type of foot or hand massage with gentle pressures at specific points. You will only need to remove your shoes and socks for this treatment.</p> <h4>Massage</h4> <p>The use of light pressure on the body, directly onto the skin. Specific parts of the body may be treated. We also offer a form of massage called <strong>‘</strong>biodynamic’ that aims to help on a combined physical, emotional and spiritual level.</p> <h4>Shiatsu</h4> <p>Therapists use light pressure on specific parts of the body, through clothing.</p> <h4>Relaxation and guided visualisation</h4> <p>Therapists make use of breathing and muscle relaxation techniques and positive thoughts and images.</p> <h4>Bowen Technique</h4> <p>The therapist uses gentle hand movements on the body, through clothing. There are frequent pauses of a few minutes which allow the body to respond to the treatment.</p> <h4>Reiki</h4> <p>The therapist places their hands in a series of positions on or near the body. There is no massage or manipulation. You will be fully clothed and either sitting on a chair or lying down on a couch.</p> <h3>Who is the service for?</h3> <p>The service is available for Barts Health cancer and palliative care patients. Patients may be seen as inpatients or outpatients.</p> <h3>How often can I have complementary therapies?</h3> <p>Therapies are offered for four to six sessions in outpatient clinics. We appreciate that needs change and so we are happy for you to be re-referred as necessary. In-patients may be seen multiple times.</p> <h3>How can I be referred?</h3> <p>Your key worker, nurse specialist or any member of your medical team can refer you into the service. Following referral, a member of the Complementary Therapies Service Team will contact you in order to arrange an initial appointment.</p> <h3>Is there a charge?</h3> <p>The service is free of charge. If you would like to support the Complementary Therapies Service, <a href="https://www.bartscharity.org.uk/get-involved/donate/">donations can be made to Special Purpose Fund 8404 at Barts Charity</a>.</p> <h3>Contact us</h3> <p>Call 020 8539 5522 and use extension 5840. A therapist will be happy to talk about the service further and answer any questions you may have.</p> </div> </div> <footer class="metadata-info info-textcontent"> </footer> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="placement-row-wrapper"> <div class="placement-row placement-row-1-up placement-row-5 clearfix "> <div id="placement-4-5" data-placement-stylename='accordion - nhs blue' data-placement-id="11007" data-placement-class="TextContent" class="page-placement type-textcontent instance-11344 accordion-base accordion-color-nhs-blue accordion-color-2 last-child"> <div class="placement-inner clearfix"> <div class="content-item single-content content-wrapper no-main-image-display"> <article class="content-item-inner"> <header class="content-headline"> <h2>Macmillan cancer support</h2> </header> <div class="content-wrapper-inner"> <div class="main-editor-output"> <h3>Information centres</h3> <p>Anyone affected by cancer can access expert information covering the entire range of cancers, treatments, psychosocial issues, lifestyle issues and financial matters at one of our <a href="https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/financial-help/information-and-support-centres">Macmillan information centres</a> located at our hospitals. Details can be found using the 'Visit a Macmillan information centre' section on this page.</p> <h3><span>Personalised care and support</span></h3> <p>Personalised care and support is a holistic approach to patient care, supporting patients to live well with and beyond their cancer diagnosis. The service also supports patients to be more in control of their recovery.</p> <p>As part of the cancer team at Barts Health we have Macmillan cancer support workers who work alongside our specialist nurses and consultants. They support people who have a cancer diagnosis, are currently undergoing treatment, and those patients who are living with or beyond cancer.</p> <p>Macmillan cancer support workers work with patients and carers to identify and address any worries or concerns after a cancer diagnosis, helping individuals to take control of their care and to live well. Support is available face-to-face in one of our Macmillan information centres or on the ward, over the telephone or via email.</p> <h3>Holistic needs assessment (HNA)</h3> <p>These are offered after an initial diagnosis and after an acute period of treatment has been completed, e.g. surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. <a href="https://www.macmillan.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/innovation-in-cancer-care/holistic-needs-assessment">It is a time to talk with a support worker to discuss any concerns</a>. The focus is the person as a whole not just their illness. Individuals decide how much information they would like to share about their current situation and, with the support of the support worker, a care plan is agreed.</p> <p>The following concerns are examples of what might be discussed as part of a HNA :</p> <ul> <li>Practical e.g. money, work or household tasks</li> <li>Family/relationships e.g. changes in your relationships</li> <li>Emotional e.g. fears, worry, anger, depression or anxiety</li> <li>Spiritual/religious e.g. loss of faith, loss of meaning or purpose</li> <li>Physical e.g. appearance, eating, fatigue</li> </ul> <h3>Health and wellbeing resources</h3> <p>The Macmillan team at Barts Health have created a number of videos with information for patients, carers and family members:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://barts.webex.com/barts/lsr.php?RCID=fa2275b65f4a4aa2bf6f138584374111">Healthy eating and physical activity (duration = 1 hour 10 mins) </a>- use password: jXFX82Vx</li> <li><a href="https://barts.webex.com/barts/lsr.php?RCID=bbbae47aa3fd4de6b56cb76ea31fb217">Anxiety and sleep disturbance (duration = 57 mins)</a> - use password: TprC3BeC</li> </ul> <p>The following films were made by a group of people who are living with or beyond cancer. The process brought them together to discover the importance of peer support and the power of personal stories.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://vimeo.com/295738943">Mind the Dash (duration = 30 mins)</a></li> <li><a href="https://vimeo.com/368497754/30a2e2676c">Togetherness (duration = 24 mins)</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <footer class="metadata-info info-textcontent"> </footer> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="placement-row-wrapper"> <div class="placement-row placement-row-1-up placement-row-6 clearfix "> <div id="placement-4-6" data-placement-stylename='accordion - nhs blue' data-placement-id="6655" data-placement-class="TextContent" class="page-placement type-textcontent instance-11168 accordion-base accordion-color-nhs-blue accordion-color-2 last-child"> <div class="placement-inner clearfix"> <div class="content-item single-content content-wrapper no-main-image-display"> <article class="content-item-inner"> <header class="content-headline"> <h2>Patient support groups</h2> </header> <div class="content-wrapper-inner"> <div class="main-editor-output"> <p>Group support is available for people with any type of cancer and their friends and families before, during or after treatment.</p> <p>Every group provides an opportunity to talk to other people who are in a similar situation to you and to share experiences. </p> <p>Groups offer a safe space to express emotions you might not want to share with your friends and family.</p> <p>You might learn from those a little way ahead of you in their journey and develop your own strategies for coping. </p> <table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="height:20.0px; width:20.0px"> <caption> <h4>Group details</h4> </caption> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col"> <p><strong>Group name</strong></p> </th> <th scope="col"> <p><strong>Venue </strong></p> </th> <th scope="col"> <p><strong>Frequency of meetings </strong></p> </th> <th scope="col"> <p><strong>Contact </strong></p> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Primary breast cancer support group</p> </td> <td><a href="https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/">Maggie's Barts</a></td> <td> <p>Third Tuesday of every month, 1-2pm</p> </td> <td><a href="mailto:Barts@maggies.org">Email</a> or call 0203 904 3448</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Secondary cancer support group</td> <td><a href="https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/">Maggie's Barts</a></td> <td>First Tuesday of every month, 1-2pm</td> <td><a href="mailto:Barts@maggies.org">Email</a> or call 0203 904 3448</td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Men's cancer support group </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/">Maggie's Barts</a></p> </td> <td> <p>Coming soon </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="mailto:barts@maggies.org">Email</a> or call 020 3904 3448  </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Ovarian cancer support group </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/">Maggie's Barts</a></p> </td> <td> <p>2nd Monday of the month 3:30 – 5:00pm </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="mailto:barts@maggies.org">Email</a> or call 020 3904 3448  </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Young women’s support group </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/">Maggie's Barts</a></p> </td> <td> <p>1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 12-1.30pm </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="mailto:barts@maggies.org">Email </a>or call 020 3904 3448</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Friends and family support group </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/">Maggie's Barts</a></p> </td> <td> <p>2nd Thursday of each month 12-1.30pm </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="mailto:barts@maggies.org">Email</a> or call 020 3904 3448  </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>LGBTIQ+ support group </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/maggies-barts/">Maggie's Barts</a></p> </td> <td> <p>1st Thursday of each month 3pm-4pm </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="mailto:barts@maggies.org">Email</a> or call 020 3904 3448  </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Testicular support group </p> </td> <td> <p>St Bartholomew's, virtual meet up</p> </td> <td> <p>Monthly in the evening </p> </td> <td> <p><a href="mailto:bartshealth.gumedonccns@nhs.net ">Email</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Prostate support sroup </p> </td> <td> <p>Whipps Cross, virtual meet up</p> </td> <td> <p>Monthly </p> </td> <td> <p>TBC </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Breast cancer support group </p> </td> <td> <p>Whipps Cross </p> </td> <td> <p>On hold </p> </td> <td> <p>Call Tina Donoghue, 020 8535 6643 </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Bladder cancer support group </p> </td> <td> <p>Whipps Cross </p> </td> <td> <p>Coming soon </p> </td> <td> <p>Call Sharan Hatch, 0208 5356790 </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Chronic GvHD support group </p> </td> <td> <p>Virtual group accessed via Starleaf </p> </td> <td> <p>Every 2 months</p> </td> <td> <p><a href="mailto:deborah.anderson1@nhs.net">Email Debbie Anderson</a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Talking Heads </p> </td> <td> <p>On hold</p> </td> <td> <p>On hold</p> </td> <td><a href="mailto:marianne.miller@nhs.net ">Email Marianne Miller</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <footer class="metadata-info info-textcontent"> </footer> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="placement-row-wrapper"> <div class="placement-row placement-row-1-up placement-row-7 clearfix "> <div id="placement-4-7" data-placement-stylename='accordion - nhs blue' data-placement-id="6672" data-placement-class="TextContent" class="page-placement type-textcontent instance-1060 accordion-base accordion-color-nhs-blue accordion-color-2 last-child"> <div class="placement-inner clearfix"> <div class="content-item single-content content-wrapper no-main-image-display"> <article class="content-item-inner"> <header class="content-headline"> <h2>Psychological support</h2> </header> <div class="content-wrapper-inner"> <div class="main-editor-output"> <p>A diagnosis of cancer and the experiences that follow can be understandably distressing.  You may find it helpful to access the support of friends, family and peers as well as organisations such as Macmillan, Maggie’s and other cancer charities.  Your cancer team are also there to support you, particularly the cancer clinical nurse specialists who are trained to provide psychological support.     </p> <p>Sometimes, however, when people experience ongoing distress that is hard to manage, additional input from psychological specialists can be useful. </p> <p>Cancer Psychological Services is a team of psychologists and art psychotherapists who offer specialist psychological services for people affected by cancer, at any point during their care at Barts Health.  We are embedded in the cancer centre and work closely alongside cancer doctors and nurses, to meet the psychological needs of patients at any point, from diagnosis through treatment and onwards.   </p> <p>Our service is available to people with any cancer diagnosis, at any stage of their care and up to one-year post completion of treatment. We can help: </p> <ul> <li> <p>with the management of cancer treatment and physical symptoms </p> </li> <li> <p>explore the impact of cancer and treatments on aspects of your life such as your important relationships, your body and how you feel about yourself </p> </li> <li> <p>support you in decision making </p> </li> </ul> <p>Our sessions can be face-to-face, by telephone or by video call. We routinely offer short-term interventions and the number of sessions you require will be agreed upon between you and the psychological specialist you meet. </p> <p>If you think you would like to speak with a psychological specialist, please talk to your clinical nurse specialist or another member of your cancer team in the first instance who can discuss with you what might be most appropriate and what options are available. </p> <p>We also run Fear of Cancer Recurrence workshops that are open to anyone who would like to learn strategies to manage the understandable fears and worries about cancer coming back.  Details of our next Fear of cancer recurrence workshops:  <a class="media-download media-ext-pdf" title="download this document in a new window" href="/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n24200.pdf&ver=46471"> 2025 dates</a></p> <p>Other resources that can help with your mental health and wellbeing: </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/coping/your-emotions">Macmillan – Your Emotions</a> is a brief, clear guide to understanding and addressing feelings about cancer </li> <li>The <a href="https://www.cancercaremap.org/">Cancer Care Map </a> is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK </li> <li>All London boroughs have access to talking therapies.  You can speak with your GP to find out more on: </li> <li><a href="https://www.talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk/barking-and-dagenham">Barking & Dagenham Talking Therapies</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.talkchanges.org.uk/">City and Hackney Talking Therapies</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk/havering">Havering Talking Therapies </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.elft.nhs.uk/newham-talking-therapies">Newham Talking Therapies</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk/redbridge">Redbridge Talking Therapies</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.elft.nhs.uk/tower-hamlets-talking-therapies">Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.talkingtherapies.nelft.nhs.uk/waltham-forest-">Waltham Forest Talking Therapies </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/">Mind</a> is a national charity providing advice and support about mental health problems.   </li> <li>If you need to speak to someone about mental health issues, you can contact the <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/">Samaritans</a> at any time. </li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> <footer class="metadata-info info-textcontent"> </footer> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="placement-row-wrapper"> <div class="placement-row placement-row-1-up placement-row-8 clearfix "> <div id="placement-4-8" data-placement-stylename='barts - 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