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Cancer Lifeline
Range of conditions served
Palliative/Supportive
Services available at the organisation
Helpline information
Helpline number: 02890 351999Manned hours: :
Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
Fri 9am to 1pm
Other services provided:
Lung
Cancer
Lifeline is a vital community based organisation in North Belfast providing practical support services to people affected by cancer and their families. We are unique in that we are all diagnosed with cancer and can relate to the needs of those who come through the doors of the project seeking support.
We are a user led organisation committed to supporting those affected by cancer in North Belfast. Key areas of work include
a) provision of support services,
b) health promotion/cancer prevention work,
c)acting as a voice for user needs.
Website address:
http://www.cancerlifeline.org
Contact name:
Bryan Irwin or Liddean McStravog
Email address:
info@cancerlifeline.info
Address:
44 Alliance Avenue
Belfast
BT14 7pj
Directions:
Telephone number:
02890 351999
Area covered by this organisation:
North Belfast including Shankill and Glengormley
Type of organisation:
This is a Voluntary organisation.
Disability Access:
Ramp to front door of house
/hardcopies on ground floor (if needed)
Opening hours:
Mon - Thurs 9.00am to 5.00pm
Friday - 9.00am to 1.00pm
General Referal Statement:
By telephone; providing client details, background etc...
Essential criteria: Clients must live in North Belfast
Mode of Referral : for Service User
Self referral, by phone, drop-in
Mode of Referral : for Healthcare Professional
By telephone; providing client details, background etc...
Essential criteria: Clients must live in North Belfast
Who might I need:
When you speak with someone on the phone initially, we will arrange for you to meet or speak with one of the management committee members (because of their own diagnosis they will be able to relate to you and understand where you are coming from. We will then encourage you to come to the house to tap into the services available. All information is treated in the strictest confidence.
Current Information on Swine Flu is available at NIDirect and DHSSPSNI
NICaN guidance on the treatment of cancer patients during a flu pandemic can be accessed here
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