NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is working with Bury Cancer Support Centre, Macmillan Cancer Support and a number of local organisations to launch a new service on 3rd January 2018 for those who have been affected by cancer.

Recent figures suggest there are over 1,000 new cases of cancer diagnosed every year in Bury. In 2010 there were over 5,000 people living in Bury up to 20 years after a cancer diagnosis. Many of these people are living with unmet non-clinical needs, and this figure is estimated to rise to 10,800 by 2030.

The Bury Multi-agency Cancer Service offers a range of free and confidential support and advice to those who have received a cancer diagnosis (during or after treatment) as well as their carers and families.

Jointly funded by NHS Bury CCG and Macmillan Cancer Support, the service provides free and confidential support for non-clinical concerns, including:

Financial and benefits advice
Counselling and emotional support
Employment advice and support
Health and lifestyle advice
Complementary therapies
Local people affected by cancer can access information, guidance and support by calling a single point of contact telephone number. A key worker will then refer them for support and advice to an appropriate local organisation, that includes:

Age UK Bury
Asian Development Association of Bury (ADAB)
Bury Exercise and Therapy Scheme (BEATS)
Bury Lifestyle Service
Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Chai Cancer Care
Citizens Advice Bureau (Bury)
Creative Living Centre
Health and Employment Service (Bury Council)
Supportive Stem
They can also use it as an opportunity to meet other people affected by cancer.

The Bury Multi-agency Cancer Service can be contacted by telephone on 0161 764 6609 or online www.burycancersupportcentre.com – Support is available to people aged 18 and above, who are registered with a Bury GP practice.

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