Cancer Care Navigators

 

Cancer Care Navigator Community Outreach

The Cancer Care Navigator for the Ipswich and East Suffolk area will be present at the locations and times given below. Appointments should be booked in advance by contacting Lorna Campbell, the Cancer Care Navigator on tel: 01473 715748 or email: cancercarenavigators@esneft.nhs.uk.

LEISTON: Live Well Hub, Waterloo Centre IP16 4HF

First or second Friday of every month (13th Feb, 6th Mar, 10th Apr, 1st May, 5th Jun, 3rd Jul, 7th Aug, 4th Sep, 2th Oct, 6th Nov, 4th Dec):

1200 – 1400 Face to Face appointments with Cancer Navigator

1400 – 1500 Cancer Support Group

FELIXSTOWE: Wellbeing Hub Great Eastern Square Felixstowe IP11 7DY

Second or Third Tuesday of every month (17th Feb, 10th Mar, 14th Apr, 19th May, 9th Jun, 14th Jul, 11th Aug, 8th Sep, 13th Oct, 10th Nov, 8th Dec)

1000 – 1200 Face to Face appointments with Cancer Navigator

EYE: Michael Burke Centre, Eye IP23 7PL

Third Tuesday of every month (20th Jan, 17th Feb, 17th Mar, 21st Apr, 19th May, 16th Jun, 21st Jul, 18th Aug, 15th Sep, 20th Oct, 17th Nov, 15th Dec)

1200 – 1300 Face to Face appointments with Cancer Navigator

1300 – 1500 Cancer Support Group

LAWFORD (North Essex near Manningtree): Venture Centre 2000, Bromley Road, Lawford, CO11 2JE

Every other month on Third Wednesday (21st Jan, 18th Mar, 20th May, 15th Jul, 16th Sep, 16th Dec)

1100 – 1300 Lymphoedema Support Group

A Cancer Care Navigator is here to offer people affected by cancer practical advice and support, address any unmet needs and answer your non-medical questions.  Lorna Campbell is our Cancer Care Navigator and she supports people living in Felixstowe, Aldeburgh, Saxmundham and Leiston.

The Cancer Wellbeing and Information Centre sends a letter and information pack to all newly diagnosed patients to tell them about the services and support available.

Your GP practice will also contact you within three months of diagnosis to check how you are and address any needs or concerns

The cancer navigator will contact you five to six months after diagnosis to talk to you and offer an appointment to meet them in your local area to discuss any needs or concerns and provide support closer to home

By contacting you at this time it is an opportunity to revisit the support and services on offer and ensure you have all the information and help you need at this time.

  • Understanding how we can best support you with what matters most to you.

  • Addressing your needs, including physical, practical, emotional, spiritual, financial support and advice.

  • Providing a listening ear.

  • Signposting and referring you to helpful organisations and initiatives.

  • Helping you to improve your health and wellbeing, accessing physical activity and exercise.

  • Giving you advice about support groups and what is on offer in your area.

If you wish to contact Cancer Care Navigator at Ipswich Hospital tel: 01473 715748
and ask to speak to a Navigator, or email: cancercarenavigators@esneft.nhs.uk