Macmillan Cancer Support have published a guide Cancer and Coronavirus – Know your rights.
Macmillan explain that “We know that the coronavirus pandemic has had to be the main priority for the NHS since the outbreak began. But we also know that there are millions of people living with cancer who still need the right care, treatment and support.”
The guide includes information on:
- Your rights – government guidelines on the care you should expect
- Take action – what to do if you think you are not recieving the right care
- Discussion guide for support groups
- Where to find further support
If you need further information, advice or support about cancer and coronavirus:
- You can find information on cancer and coronavirus on the Macmillan Cancer and Coronavirus page
- You can call the Macmillan Helpline on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm)
- You can speak to others in the Macmillan Online Community
- Sign up to the Macmillan Telephone Buddy service so that you don’t have to face cancer alone
