Macmillan Information and Cancer Support James Cook and Friarage Hospitals

01/09/2026

17/08/2026

💙Help us to celebrate our NHS heroes 💙

Nominations are now open for the University Hospitals Tees Caring Better Together awards 2026!

From those providing direct patient care to those working behind the scenes to keep our essential services running, our staff make a real difference every day to patients, their families and each other.

We are inviting staff, patients and visitors to nominate individuals or teams (clinical and non-clinical) in the following categories:

🏆Patient's choice award
🏆Clinical excellence award
🏆Leadership and culture award
🏆Compassion and respect award
🏆Behind the scenes award (non-clinical support)
🏆Lifetime achievement award
🏆Rising star award
🏆Heart and soul of UHT award (recognising exceptional kindness, compassion and humanity)
🏆Team of the year award
🏆Innovation and research award
🏆Service transformation award
🏆Stronger together/connected care award
🏆Chief executive's collaboration award

👉 Submit your nomination today and help us recognise the individuals and teams across UHT who dedicate so much to patient care, staff experience and creating a better community to live, work, and thrive within ❤️

➡️ https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/caring-better-together-awards-2026/

13/08/2026

This isn’t your usual solar eclipse post. 🌓

It can be easy to overlook small changes in your body, but it’s so important to get checked if you’re concerned that something may be different.

Spotting cancer symptoms earlier can help get a diagnosis when the cancer is at an early stage. For most cancers, this means treatment is more likely to be successful.

It can be difficult to know whether you need to go to a GP. You may worry that you are wasting your GP's time. Or you might feel embarrassed or anxious talking about it.

It is important to know what is normal for you and your body. If you notice a change in how you feel or how your body works for a few weeks, it is safer to get it checked. A change usually does not mean you have cancer, but it could still be something that needs treatment.

If it is cancer, the earlier it is found, the more likely it is that it will be treated successfully. If it is nothing serious, your GP can reassure you.

When you visit your GP, it is helpful if you can tell them:

- what the symptom is
- how long you have had the symptom
- whether it is there all the time
- how often it occurs.

Your GP may ask you lots of questions. This will help them understand how to help you. It will also help them know whether you need to have any tests or see a specialist doctor.

Some symptoms are difficult to talk about, for example a lump on your testicle or vaginal bleeding. But even you find it embarrassing, it is important to get the symptom checked. Remember, your GP will be used to talking about difficult or embarrassing things.

And remember, you are not alone in facing this. If you need support or just want someone to talk to, call our Support Line for free on 0808 808 00 00 💚

13/08/2026

🌸 Menopause after cancer can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. Support is available, and Menopause, Cancer & Me is here to help.
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13/08/2026

Our Macmillan Support Workers Ginette and Yasmin will be at the James Cook travel desk today launching our annual Macmillan Coffee Morning ☕️🍰

Please pop along for a free cake and pen and to pick up an invite 💚

29/07/2026

https://www.cancercaremap.org

From respite grants to 24 hour helplines, in today's blog we highlight some of the support available to help you manage your finances at a difficult time.

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29/07/2026

No one should face myeloma alone.

That's why we're committed to making sure everyone affected by myeloma has access to the support, information and connections they need.

We work closely with Support Group Leaders across the UK and Ireland, providing resources, guidance and information to help ensure every member receives the best possible support.

There are currently 82 Support Groups listed on our website. Most are myeloma-specific, while several general haematology groups also welcome people living with myeloma.

Led by patients, family members, carers and healthcare professionals, these groups offer a welcoming space to share experiences, build friendships and connect with others who understand.

🔗Find a support group near you: https://brnw.ch/21x4soB

29/07/2026

For travel insurance information ✈️🧳 please contact us or click here https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/travel/buying-travel-insurance

For many affected by cancer, the difficulty of finding suitable travel insurance can become a barrier to taking a holiday and spending quality time with loved ones.

We’ve partnered with Lighthouse Travel Insurance , to help make travel a possibility, even when a cancer diagnosis makes life feel uncertain.

If you have a cancer diagnosis, or have had cancer in the past, this can affect your travel insurance and how much you pay for cover.

Our partnership will connect you with a range of specialist insurance brands, so you can explore options and choose what's right for you.

For more information on things to think about ahead of booking travel insurance, click here: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/travel/buying-travel-insurance