Health and wellbeing information and support
This page includes links to websites, information sheets, videos and tutorials that you might find helpful.
Cancer Care Map
Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area. It is run by The Richard Dimbleby Cancer Fund charity. You can search by area and/or keyword and easily filter services.
Side effects of cancer and its treatments
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Cancer pain
- Lymphoedema
- Breathlessness
- Tiredness (fatigue)
- Hair loss and hair loss for men
Psychological support
- King’s psychological support services
- Fear of recurrence
- Supporting someone with cancer
- Worries and concerns about a cancer diagnosis
Wigs and scarf tying
Cancer treatments may cause changes to your normal hair growth, such as thinning or hair loss. You might want to consider wearing a wig or headscarf.
All chemotherapy patients at King’s are entitled to a free wig. To book a wig appointment please contact the Macmillan Information and Support Centre on 020 3299 5228.
HeadWrappers are a registered charity hosting both one-to-one and group online sessions to people who are losing their hair through cancer treatment. They show that there are alternatives to wigs, by demonstrating scarf tying techniques and providing scalp care advice. To find out more, email [email protected].
Financial support
Book a benefits advice session with us. Our benefits advisor can help you manage the financial impact of cancer.
Work and cancer
Having cancer may affect your ability to work. Macmillan Cancer Support answers commonly asked questions about cancer and work, including your legal rights and sick pay options.
Talking to children about cancer
It is often challenging talking to children about cancer and knowing how best to support them. The Fruitfly collective provide practical solutions to support and assist with some of the cancer related issues that many families face. They have a series of videos that you might find helpful.
Young people and cancer
The Teenage Cancer Trust provides support for anyone diagnosed with cancer aged between 13 and 24, and their loved ones too.
If you are aged 20 to 40, Shine Cancer Support and Trekstock provide specific support for young adults with cancer during and after treatment.
Resources for patients with accessibility needs
British Sign Language
Macmillan Cancer Support have a number of videos available in British Sign Language on their YouTube channel.
Hospital passports
If you have a learning disability, a hospital passport gives us important information about you, including personal details, the type of medication you are taking, and any pre-existing health conditions.
The passport also includes information about how you prefer to communicate. This can be very important when you are being treated at a hospital and will help staff give you the best care.
You can download a hospital passport from Mencap.
Easy read information
For easy read information on cancer types, investigations and treatments, please follow the links below:
Other useful websites
- Southwark Wellbeing Hub
- Bromley Well
- St Christopher’s Hospice
- OUTpatients (LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity)
- Look Good Feel Better (skin care and pampering for both male and female cancer patients)
- Cancer Black Care
- Cancer Wellbeing London