Macmillan Support Services provide emotional support for adults (18+) who live in North Tyneside or Northumberland and are affected by cancer or life limiting illness and for those who are bereaved.
We can provide a time limited number of confidential one to one sessions, tailored to the needs of the person.
Macmillan Support Services offer support for anticipatory grief, for carers/ family, patient and bereavement support.
Patients are assessed by a coordinator then support is provided by a volunteer, we can support clients face to face within their own homes or at an agreed venue.
Support is available to adults over the age of 18
• Living in, or with a GP in North Tyneside or Northumberland.
• Bereaved by any cause of death
• Any relationship
• No current complex mental health issues
• No current alcohol or drug dependency issues
• Referrals are accepted from GPs/health professionals via email or post
Group/peer support offered via Walk & Talk or Bereavement Café and the Annual Remembrance service
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