Talking Therapies for People Affected by Cancer
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has worked with Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Talking Therapies Service to create a dedicated pathway which can help support people who have been affected by cancer. It means people affected by cancer can now refer themselves into NHS Talking Therapies. The service is free, confidential, and available to anyone registered with a GP in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Wigan.
It offers support and psychological therapies to people who may be experiencing psychological difficulties linked to their experience of cancer. This includes support for people who have had a diagnosis themselves and for their close relatives and loved ones.
We are now welcoming both professional and self-referrals into the service! Please help publicise the service.
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| Facebook / Instagram – copy for patients | Has your mental health been impacted by a cancer diagnosis?
Are you finding adjusting to life after a cancer diagnosis or treatment a challenge? Are you worrying about your health and the future? If so, we can help! NHS Talking Therapies has launched a dedicated pathway to offer support to people affected by cancer. Our team of friendly, experienced and qualified professionals will work with you to help you to understand your mental health difficulties and to show you new ways of coping. We are able to help with a range of problems that are common among people affected by cancer, including low mood, worry, stress, and difficulty coping. Working on these problems can help to improve overall wellbeing and quality of life. Our service is free, confidential, and available to anyone registered with a GP in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. If you would like further information about our service please click on the link below. #GMLiveWell |
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| Facebook/ Instagram – copy for carers | Are you living with someone with cancer?
Have you been affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis? Having cancer can be very frightening. This is often true not only for the person who has cancer, but also for their family and friends. A cancer diagnosis can bring overwhelming emotions – fear, sadness, anxiety, anger. If someone close to you has been diagnosed or is living with cancer, you may find it difficult to cope and feel that your own mental health has been affected. It is important to pay attention to your feelings and take care of yourself. We offer specialist support and psychological therapies to families and friends who have been affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Our service is free, confidential, and available to anyone registered with a GP in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. Find out more about our service or make a referral here: https://gmcancer.org.uk/programmes-of-work/personalised-care-2/psychological-support-and-mental-health/think-well-with-cancer/ #GMLiveWell |
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Caring for someone with cancer? Don’t forget to care for yourself too!
Being there for a loved one through cancer can be emotionally overwhelming. If you’re finding it hard to cope, it’s important to ask for help. Our Talking Therapies service can help provide the support you need! We can offer you a confidential space to speak with a trained therapist who understands the emotional impact of cancer. Our service is free, confidential, and available to anyone registered with a GP in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. To find out more or make a referral click here: #GMLiveWell |
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| Copy for people living with cancer – Facebook/ Instagram | Are you living with cancer as a long-term condition?
Are you also feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? Do you want help understanding and managing these feelings? NHS Talking Therapies has a dedicated pathway where we offer a range of tailored interventions specifically for people living with cancer. We can help you to learn new skills to enable you to tackle the many challenges associated with living with cancer as a long-term condition. We can help you develop more confidence and help you to feel more in control of your life. Our service is free, confidential, and available to anyone registered with a GP in Manchester, Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Wigan. To find out more about our service or make a referral, please click the link below. https://gmcancer.org.uk/programmes-of-work/personalised-care-2/psychological-support-and-mental-health/think-well-with-cancer/ #GMLiveWell |
 Talking Therapy session a female patient in armchair and female counsellor. |
