About the Living With and Beyond Cancer Service
Due to significant improvement in cancer survival rates over the last 15 years there are currently 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. More than half of people receiving a cancer diagnosis will now live ten years or more and need to live well.
The Living With and Beyond Cancer Project is a national transformation programme which aims to improve patient experience by introducing ‘The Recovery Package’, a combination of different interventions which when implemented can improve outcomes and co-ordination of care.
As a delivery partner of this project, Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington can provide a range of support services to older people who have been diagnosed or are recovering from cancer in Darlington. We use a holistic approach, ensuring that from your initial needs assessment we'll provide a range of options to help you to live well, including:
- Information & Advice regarding financial, legal, health and lifestyle issues
- Access to specialist support groups, including a Living Well with Cancer group (please contact us on 01325 362832 for details)
- Access to Health and Wellbeing activities including Ukulele, Zumba and Art groups.
- Options to attend community lunch clubs to enjoy nutritious meals and make new friends
- Referrals to other specialist support organisations where required.