Take Home & Settle Cancer Support Service

The Cancer support service pathway is funded by Macmillan Cancer Support as part of a 12 month pilot (established in September 2021) set up by the Tower Hamlets Macmillan Local Authority Partnership Programme (THMLAPP).

The service will offer person-centred, practical support to people affected by cancer, during their treatment by:

• Ensuring that the home environment is safe, clean and comfortable
• Organising practical support – e.g. personal care, household tasks, support with pets, children or other dependents
• Planning ahead for the treatment schedule
• Providing reassurance and reducing anxiety
• Signposting and referring to other holistic support services in the community, or adult social care if needed

It will support people with cancer who are:

• 18 years and over
• Residents of Tower Hamlets
• Currently undergoing surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment
• Worried about how they will cope with the immediate consequences of treatment, and may have a limited support network of family and friends.