Carer benefits and legal services Leukaemia Care
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About
The Leukaemia CARE offers emotional support, help and information to leukaemia and allied blood disorder patients their carers, families or friends.
Support is provided by staff and volunteers and can be accessed by ringing the 24 hr CARE Line or visiting our website at www.leukaemiacare.org.uk.
Services are available to people who live in the uk.
Catchment area
This is a national helpline
Target group
All those whose lives have been affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and the allied blood disorders.
Further information
CARE LineThe CARE Line is the only dedicated freephone telephone service for people affected by leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and other lymphomas, myeloma, myelodysplasia, myeloproliferative disorders and aplastic anaemia. Having the opportunity to talk with someone any hour of the day, 365 days a year, can be of great benefit and comfort for patients and their families, particularly those who are feeling lonely and isolated.Tel: 0808 801 0444Support GroupsThere are many Support Groups across the country that provide help and advice to patients on a local basis. Many of these groups are located within hospitals, and enable patients to talk with others in a similar situation. We are increasing the number of groups across the country, and want to hear from you if you think there is a need for a Group in your hospital. For more information on a Support Group near you, please call the CARE Line on 0800 1696680.Tel: 0800 169 6680Information and BookletsAlthough the Charity does not provide actual medical support, we do supply a wide range of information on leukaemia, lymphoma or any of the allied blood disorders. We also have many authoritative booklets and information sheets on a range of issues that can affect patients. In addition, our website www.leukaemiacare.org.uk acts as a gateway to more specific information.Regional CARE TeamsRegional CARE teams are operated by Volunteers across the UK. Working closely with local hospitals, they are able to reaach and help patients at an earlier stage of diagnosis. The knowledge that there is a friend who understands, is compassionate and can empathise, brings great reassurance to a patient. Our Volunteers provide over 30,000 CARE hours per year to patients, their families and carers.Financial AssistanceIn certain circumstances, Leukaemia CARE can provide discretionary financial assistance to patients and carers in need. This can include travel costs to and from hospital for family members, payment of utility bills, food vouchers, or help with the purchase of essential household items. We also provide a signposting service in respect of welfare rights, other charities and organisations who may be able to offer additional assistance.Website and Message BoardOur website - www.leukaemiacare.org.uk - is a gateway to further information. From here you can link to our message board system where there are disease-specific forums so that you can chat to other people who might be going through similar to things to you. It’s almost a virtual CARE Line.
Referral method
Self refer.
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 1 April 2025.