Cancer information and support
The Cancer Information and Support Service, based at The Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, provides information about cancer and signposts towards supportive services.
Financial support
Phil Bremner, our Macmillan Welfare and Benefits Adviser, provides free and confidential financial support to patients with a cancer diagnosis and their carers.
Dietary advice
Tessa Aston, our Macmillan Specialist Oncology Dietitian, supports patients to eat well, manage symptoms and maintain quality of life during their cancer journey.
Active Against Cancer
A free health and wellbeing service available to all people living with cancer in the Harrogate district, with exercise at its core.
Emotional and psychological support
Additional support is provided by our clinical psychology service, which is available to anyone with a cancer diagnosis and to family members and carers of patients.
Complementary therapies
We offer a comprehensive range of complementary therapies to people affected by cancer. The service is free of charge and is provided by a fully-qualified professional.
Long-term conditions and cancer
Support is available to those affected by long-term conditions whilst undergoing cancer treatment.
Thinking ahead
Patient and carer education sessions supporting those who have incurable cancer and who may or may not be receiving treatment.
Living With and Beyond Cancer
A selections of videos which discuss signs and symptoms of reoccurrence and explore local health and wellbeing support services.
Physical and body changes
Hair loss, skincare and beauty therapy
We offer a range of support services to assist with hair loss, wig fitting and headwear during your cancer treatment.
Prosthesis, bras and swimwear
The Breast Prosthesis Clinic offers a bra-measuring service and provides advice and guidance about purchasing appropriate bras and swimwear.
Beauty therapy
Focus on yourself, not your cancer with face-to-face and online skincare and make-up workshops for men, women and young adults.
Support in the community
Community support and wellbeing
The organisations providing health and wellbeing services in our area.
Community health services
Health support in the local community including volunteer transport services, domestic violence support, and local councils.
Harrogate End of Life Planning and Support Service (HELPSS)
Supporting patients who are living with a palliative diagnosis and may be approaching the last year of life.
Palliative care
Caring for cancer patients living with cancer by relieving symptoms and helping with future care arrangements.
End of life and bereavement support
Providing support to patients and their families