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These are some comments and links we found useful; if you have something you want to suggest, please contact us by email or at the address and phone number on our contacts page.


From 1st April 2009, people receiving treatment for cancer and its effects will be entitled to free NHS prescriptions. The prescription exemption certificate will last for a period of 5 years.

The charges exemption applies to those currently affected by cancer and also those receiving treatment for the effects of cancer or the effects of cancer treatment. Examples of conditions which may apply under the new rules are treatment for mental health concerns, palliative treatment, secondary lymphoedema and side effects of radiation or chemotherapy.

You can collect an application form from your GP surgery or some oncology clinics. If it is received by 24th March 2009, your application should be processed before 1st April. If not, you may be entitled to have prescription charges paid after 1st April refunded. If you need any further information, please contact your GP surgery.


You can either print it and post it to:

Natalie
Referral Form Returns
Community Cancer Centre CCC
18a Fairfield Road
Yiewsley
Middlesex
UB7 8EX

OR

Download the form in Microsoft Word format by clicking here
and then e-mail it to us by clicking this link

Please click the referral form above to enlarge



Steve wrote to say that after radiotherapy to his throat, he has been left with a constant dry mouth. He wanted to share with anyone going through a similar situation the products that have helped him.

Biotene – The full range

Glandosane mouth spray in peppermint or lemon


Click here to down load the Information for Patients document



We have started up a men's members get together so that it gives the chance to share and learn form each others experiences. For further information contact the CCC by email; (other contact details can be found on our contacts page).


You can also download our leaflet from here


From Jackie...
"If you are seeing a breast care nurse at the hospital ask if they have a wig lady, if so ask for an appointment to be made to see her. They normally take you in a room and you can try all kinds of wigs on. It is done in a pleasant way and will probably give her a boost and a laugh because sometimes what you think will suit just doesn’t and they will help to buy."

"My advice is not to pay over the top thinking that the more money paid the better, some wigs are very reasonable and really lovely. I bought two and although I didn't wear them very often because it was too hot, I have to say I would love my own hair to look as good as they do. These days wigs are one of the few things that seem to have come down in price to get a really nice one."


From Carol...
"I hardly ever wore mine even though it was totally convincing, as it felt like 'too much' after I got used to being bald. I mainly wore hats and scarves."

"...BUT a wig is handy for evenings in restaurants/cinemas etc if you feel want to blend in."

"I was totally convinced I would wear my wig all day every day, but I rarely did."


Age Concern Hillingdon
Website: http://www.ageconcernhillingdon.org.uk
Aim to improve the quality of life for older people in Hillingdon, by providing information, advice, practical help, support and social contact.

Citizens Advice Bureau (Uxbridge)
Website: http://www.hillingdoncab.org.uk
Aim to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or through an inability to express their needs effectively.

Harlington Hospice
Website: http://www.harlingtonhospice.org/new/
To provide care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.

Hillingdon Carers
Website: http://www.hillingdoncarers.org.uk
Gives information, advice and advocacy services to people who look after or care for a family member, friend, neighbor or a relative.

Hillingdon MIND
Website: http://www.hillingdonmind.org.uk
To improve the lives of Hillingdon people with a mental health problem by helping them to lead a full and valued life in the community by campaigning and providing information, support and services.

Home-Start Hillingdon
Website: http://www.homestart-hillingdon.org.uk
Home Start Hillingdon is a charity that offers befriending and practical help to parents with young children. We recruit and train volunteers to visit families with at least one child under 5 years old.

Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre
Website: http://www.ljmc.org
The Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre is based at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood. It provides support and information for people affected by cancer.

Michael Sobell House
Website: http://www.mshouse.co.uk
Michael Sobell House is a palliative care unit, treating patients with advancing cancers, specialising in the control of symptoms. MSH has 16 bedded in-patient units & a day centre, caring for 12 patients a day from the surrounding community.

Asbestos.com
Website: http://www.asbestos.com/
The leading mesothelioma cancer resource

West Drayton Life
Website: http://www.westdraytonlife.co.uk/
This new website is primarily designed to give local residents handy information and links for businesses and the community within the UB7 postcode area. The aim is to focus attention on businesses which are actually based within your local area in the hope you will: Support Your Local Businesses! Have a scan through the site to find all your local news articles, shops, trades, council services, health centre info plus much more. No doubt you will find the takeaways page which has all the West Drayton takeaway delivery menus uploaded, a very useful resource for those nights in.



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