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Vicky Clement-Jones Cancerbackup Information Centre
St Bartholomew's Hospital, London EC1
Please note: the centre is now closed until further notice
A cancer information nurse specialist provides cancer information, practical advice and emotional support which is free, independent, confidential and up to date. This service is available to all, including patients, their families, friends and carers, as well as health care professionals.
Our nurse can explain and clarify medical terms and give information about all types of cancer and the different treatments used. The nurse can help you cope with the symptoms, side effects and other aspects of cancer.
People who speak Bengali/Sylehti may wish to visit the information centre and see the Bengali Cancer Health Advocate along with the cancer information nurse specialist. Please contact the centre before you visit to check the availability of this service.
For people who prefer to use a language other than English, a service called Cancer In Your Language is available at this cancer information and support centre.
The cancer information centre has a wide range of easy to understand booklets on most cancers and their treatments for you to take away. The information is up to date and includes practical ways of coping with cancer and the emotional effects it can have.
The booklets on individual cancers describe what cancer is, which tests are used in diagnosis and how the cancer is treated, including possible side effects.
They also include sections on the feelings people often experience and ways in which people can help themselves. A reference section suggests organisations to contact for help and support and includes a list of books which may be helpful.
Access to the Internet is available at the information centre. This gives patients the opportunity, for example, to research treatments with the guidance and advice of the nurse.
Contact name/s: Caroline Geraghty or Lesley Spiers, Cancerbackup Information Nurse Specialists
Address:
Vicky Clement-Jones Cancerbackup Information Centre,
St Bartholomew's Hospital,
1st Floor, King George V Building,
West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7BE
Tel: 020 7601 7936
Fax: 020 7601 7893
Please note: the centre is now closed until further notice
Please phone to check that the Vicky Clement-Jones Cancerbackup Information Centre is open before making a special journey.
The centre is located on the 1st Floor of the King George V Building, at the top of the stairs, next to Gordon Hamilton Fairley Ward.
The hospital is located a short distance from St Paul's, Barbican, Blackfriars and Farringdon underground stations. St Paul's is served by the Central line, Barbican and Farringdon are served by the Hammersmith and City line, the Metropolitan line and the Circle line, and Blackfriars is served by the Circle line and District line.
For full details of tube services, please call 020 7222 1234 or visit the Transport for London website at www.tfl.gov.uk/tube
The nearest National Rail stations are Blackfriars, Cannon Street and City Thameslink and Farringdon, all are located within walking distance of the hospital. Liverpool Street station is a short tube, bus or taxi ride away.
For general rail enquiries please call National Rail enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or visit the National Rail website at www.nationalrail.co.uk
The following buses stop outside or close to the hospital: numbers 4, 8, 25, 56, 172 and 242. Visit the Transport for London website at www.tfl.gov.uk/buses for further bus information.
Congestion charging applies in the area, although certain patients/visitors may be exempt. For more information call 0845 90071234 or visit www.cclondon.com
There are no dedicated car parking facilities for patients or visitors at the hospital; however there is an NCP car park opposite in West Smithfield.
Further travel information is available on St Barts website at www.bartsandthelondon.org.uk/aboutus/st_bartholomews_hospital_aboutus.asp
Macmillan Cancer Support is a national charity and we rely on voluntary donations. To donate, please call Supporter Services on 020 7840 4900. Thank you.
