Cancer Information and Support Service at Scarborough Hospital

The Scarborough Cancer Information and Support Service re-opened in the Main Entrance of Scarborough Hospital (next to the volunteers office)You can find us just to the right of the main reception desk and opposite the coffee shop.

The Service is open from 9am until 4:30pm Monday to Friday. We offer a listening ear, information resources and signposting opportunities to specialist agencies. All information resources are free of charge and cover a wide range of topics to help you deal with all aspects of dealing with a diagnosis, living with and beyond cancer.

The information and support officers are here to help and support you either in person or over the telephone.

You can call them on 01723 342606 during opening hours.

Information Service

We offer a wide range of up-to-date information resources covering most aspects of dealing with a diagnosis and living with and beyond cancer. Drop-in to browse the information room or call us if there is something you would like us to send you or a family member.

Local Support Groups

The Centre can direct you to a number of local support groups. They may help you and your family cope with an initial cancer diagnosis and treatment. They may also be a source of support throughout your personal journey. We also hold details of national support groups, self-help groups and helplines.

Citizens’ Advice Bureau adviser

Each Friday, the Service holds a clinic to help people with welfare issues. This is available only by pre-arranged appointment - call us or pop in to arrange an appointment. You and your family can discuss financial or welfare concerns with our Citizens’ Advice Bureau adviser Tracy.

Health and Wellbeing

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Useful information

During this difficult time we want to let you know we are here to help and support you - click here to open and download our Cancer Information and Support poster which includes contact details for our York and Scarborough teams.