Sheffield cancer patients receive boost from Westfield
Sheffield cancer patients and their carers are set to benefit from a new Cancer Care Support Service, thanks to a £10,000 donation from Westfield Health.
The donation, made to Macmillan Cancer Support in Sheffield, has been put directly into the Cancer Care Support Service, which was established by Macmillan and the charity Crossroads earlier this year.
Steve Loane, fundraising manager at Macmillan Cancer Support said: “The service is dedicated to ensuring that people who care for those with cancer have the support they need – both practically and emotionally.
“Our research has shown that people diagnosed with terminal cancer would prefer to die at home than in a hospice, but this usually requires a carer, sometimes their spouse, parent or child, to look after them.
“At such an emotional and traumatic time, the pressure can be overwhelming and it can become quite isolating for the carer as they can’t and sometimes won’t leave their loved one for even a couple of hours.”
The service aims to provide respite and support for carers, in the hope of improving both their quality of life and that of the patient.
By providing them with a support worker, carers can take time to go out, see friends, or even just sleep without having to admit the person they are caring for into hospital.
Steve said: “Through this project we will be able to provide the support needed for people in Sheffield who wish to be cared for and to spend their final days at home.
“It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will make sure that carers never feel alone or that they have to bear the full responsibility for providing kindness and care.
“We are delighted with the contribution from Westfield Health and can’t thank them enough for their generosity. This donation will certainly benefit both cancer patients and their families living in the Sheffield area.”
Graham Moore, Chairman of Westfield Health, said: “The Macmillan Crossroads Cancer Care Support Service is invaluable to people who are living with cancer in and around Sheffield and we are happy to help. We hope this donation can make a difference.”
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