Practical support

An experienced supportive care team provides support and information to people in their own home or community.

The service is available for anyone with cancer, their family/whanau, friends & carers at anytime during their cancer experience.
You can access these services by calling the Information Helpline: 0800 226 237 or calling into the Cancer Society Centres
Our service offers care and support that complements your health care services.
Groups & Programmes
Counselling
Local Support Networks
Volunteer Driving Service

The supportive care team will support you and offer:

emotional support
practical assistance
turban assistance
prosthesis fittings
groups & education programmes
agency for Total Mobility

Trained volunteers work alongside us providing practical help such as:

transport
home visiting
baking

For more information phone 0800 226 237