Cancer Support

Local Libraries 

You can go to find information on Cancer at your local library 

There are lots of books on cancer available (and you can get books on prescription too)

• Macmillan Information Centre UHCW CV2 2DX (Literature and DVD's). Speak to the Cancer Information Manager
• Coventry Library City Centre CV1 1FY (Literature and DVD's). Speak to trained library staff who will listen and signpost
• Coventry Library Tile Hill CV4 9PL (Literature and DVD's). Speak to trained library staff who will listen and signpost
• Coventry Library Willenhall CV3 3DG (Literature and DVD's). Speak to trained library staff who will listen and signpost
• Coventry Library Bell Green CV2 1LS (Literature and DVD's). Speak to trained library staff who will listen and signpost
• Coventry Library Foleshill CV6 5BG (Literature and DVD's). Speak to trained library staff who will listen and signpost

Find a local library

Pharmacists

Ask your local pharmacist for advice, some have had specialist training such as Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists. (BMIP)

Boots Pharmacists (BMIP Trained)

• Lower Precinct
• Central Six
• Coundon
• Cheylesmore, Daventry Road
• Cheylesmore, Oasis Health Centre 
• Farren Road 
• Tile Hill 
• Arena Retail Park
• Quorn Way
• Warwickshire Shopping Park

Other Pharmacists

• Morrisons: Specialist Cancer Advice Cards  
• Sainsburys: Local Advice and Signposting  
• Lloyds: Cancer Leaflets in some Stores

Where can I find advice on my finances?

• Coventry Citizen’s Advice have got Macmillan Financial Advisors who can help you
• Outreach Adviceline - 024 7625 2050 to book an appointment
• There is a Macmillan CAB Advisor based at UHCW

Activities that will help you feel connected and active

What did you do when you last felt happy?  Where were you?  Is there something that you have always wanted to do? Now is the time to do that!

See your local guide for these but could include:

• Healthy walks

Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid exists to save men's lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness.

Visit the Orchid website

Macmillan Cancer Support

Physical, financial and emotional support to help you live life as fully as you can.

Visit  the   Macmillan  website

Cancer Research UK

Free information service provided by Cancer Research UK about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.

Visit the Cancer Research website

Live Well With Cancer

Making day-to-day life a little bit better for people living with cancer.

Visit the Live Well With Cancer website

Prostate Cancer UK

Have you or any of your loved ones recently had prostate surgery and are experiencing issues? Are you interested in meeting others who, like you, are coping with these issues?

Visit the Prostate Cancer UK website