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Helpful Resources

Trusted links to charities, NHS information, local services, and helpline numbers. Always consult your medical team for personal health advice.

Prostate Cancer UK

Charity

The UK's leading prostate cancer charity. Excellent information on diagnosis, treatment, and living with prostate cancer, plus a free specialist nurse helpline.

prostatecanceruk.org

Address: Fourth Floor, The Counting House, 53 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QN

Specialist Nurses: 0800 074 8383

Macmillan Nurses (Grantham)

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centre

Grantham

Confidential information and support for anyone affected by cancer. Based in the Outpatients Department at Grantham District Hospital.

101 Manthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DG

Opening times: Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm

01476 464978 ulh.nhs.uk/services/macmillan

National Macmillan Support Line: 0808 808 00 00 (every day, 8am to 8pm)

NHS Information

NHS: Prostate Cancer

NHS

Clear, reliable information about prostate cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment from the NHS.

Visit NHS page

NHS: PSA Testing

NHS

Guidance on PSA blood tests and what the results mean for your health.

Visit NHS page

St Barnabas Hospice

Hospice in the Hospital

St Barnabas provides Hospice in the Hospital at Grantham District Hospital, offering specialist palliative care, emotional support, and spiritual care for patients and families.

01476 464 988

Grantham Wellbeing Centre

86 Barrowby Road, Grantham, NG31 8AF. A friendly community base offering wellbeing services, counselling, bereavement support, and social groups. These are free to attend for everyone, including those without a patient connection to St Barnabas. No booking is required for most sessions.

01476 591 010 stbarnabashospice.co.uk

Local Groups in Grantham

Bereavement Support Group: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 10am to 12pm
Creative Wellbeing Group: Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm
Seated Tai-Chi: Thursdays, 10am to 12pm

St Barnabas wellbeing services include counselling, bereavement support, physiotherapy, exercise classes, welfare and benefits advice, and creative groups, supporting patients, families, friends, and carers across Lincolnshire.

Helpline Numbers

Prostate Cancer UK Specialist Nurses

0800 074 8383

Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

Speak to a specialist nurse for confidential information and support. Free to call.

Macmillan Support Line

0808 808 00 00

Every day, 8am to 8pm

Free support for anyone affected by cancer, including carers and family members.

St Barnabas Bereavement Helpline

0300 303 1897

Mon to Fri, 11am to 3pm

Emotional and practical bereavement support for adults registered with a Lincolnshire GP.

Samaritans

116 123

Available 24 hours, 7 days a week

Confidential emotional support for anyone struggling. Free to call at any time.

Please note: BHive Community, Grantham Prostate Cancer Support Group is a peer support community and does not provide medical advice. Always consult your GP, consultant, or clinical nurse specialist for guidance on your personal health and treatment.