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MacMillan Cancer Support Helpline: 0808 808 00 00 is available to call from 8am to 8pm 7 days a week. The trained advisors can help with a range of issues from cancer treatment to money worries to feeling down. You can also speak to a clinical professional if you press 1 and then press 3 whilst on the line with them.

o   You can also use the online chat option to get in touch with a specialist: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/contact-us

o   If your enquiry is not urgent and you would prefer to send an email you can complete the online form: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/forms/contact-us/ask-macmillan-form.html

All emails are answered during opening hours and a reply is sent within two working days.

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We make every effort to ensure that the information we provide is accurate and up-to-date but it should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialist professional advice tailored to your situation. So far as is permitted by law, Macmillan does not accept liability in relation to the use of any information contained in this publication or third party information or websites included or referred to in it.

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If you need someone to advocate on your behalf and would like more information, advice, and support in your area you can call 0300 456 2370 or email: pohwer@pohwer.net

Website: East Sussex | Home | POhWER

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If you would prefer to speak to someone in person, and are able to get to Hastings town centre, you can go to Macmillan Information and Support service at the Hastings Heart Community Hub. It is available as a place for people to get information about support that is available. The volunteers are also a good point of contact, are supportive listeners and can signpost you to other services or support if need be. There are many different information booklets and leaflets available at the hub in several languages and in easy read (all of which are free). The space is open 10am to 4pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 10am to 1pm on Saturday.

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The Macmillan Community Information service is based in the Hastings Heart Community Information Hub and ensures that people affected by cancer have access to information and support according to their needs or are appropriately signposted or referred to other sources of information and support.
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10am - 4pm

About this service

Traditionally Macmillan Information hubs are based within hospitals but feedback from Hastings community has suggested that residents will be keener to access resources in Hastings town centre because the hospital is difficult to reach and parking there is restrictive. The centre is based in Hastings Heart Community Information Hub in the middle of the town, is open 3 days a week, and is manned by staff and volunteers. The centre is a great resource on any issue which may impact people living with cancer and also holds a vast library of Macmillan Cancer Support information. This service covers everything from living with cancer to how to access financial support. The Hub is a drop in facility and people can return as often as they need.

Who can use this service

Anyone who is living with cancer or affected by cancer whether that be concerned friends, family, or professionals.

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Age UK East Sussex offers lots of services and support for older people and their carers. Visit the site for more information about Macmillan Information & Advice Hub services.

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If you are feeling low, lost or depressed and wanted someone to talk to, you could call the Samaritans on: 116 123. It is a free and confidential service that you can call if you are going through a difficult time and just need someone to speak to https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

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We do not tolerate behaviours that are threatening or abusive in any way. While we recognise that people who exhibit these behaviours have a right to the support they need, it's not possible for us to provide a safe and supportive space when met with threatening or abusive behaviours.

We act to prevent further contacts from callers who behave in these ways. Please see our privacy policy for more information.
Limiting or withdrawing access to our services
From time to time we may have to use the information collected about you when you contact us to make decisions about limiting access to our services. If we believe you are abusing our service or are abusive towards volunteers, we will use our system to block your calls or messages from getting through.

If you can't get through by phone, you will hear a message that explains how to contact us to discuss our decision to block you from our system.

If we take the decision to limit your access to our systems, we will make every effort to inform you as to the reason why we have restricted your access. We may ask you to give us a contact number so that a member of our Caller Support Team can call you to talk about your support needs.

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If you're going through a tough time, contact us free. We won't judge you or tell you what to do. We are here to listen so you don't have to face it alone.

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A directory of services that offer information, support and advice around finances, benefits, debt advice, housing, advocacy and legal matters. Website: https://1space.eastsussex.gov.uk/Categories/140

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There are many organisations and support groups, including community and voluntary organisations, who can guide you across a range of issues from money management, paying for your care, volunteering, safety, support and much, much, more.

Discover the many services ready to help you, your family, friends and carers get the most to help you live life to the full.

Generally, services listed in this category provide their service to adults. For services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, see the Additional Support for Families or Homes category.

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There are many organisations and support groups, including community and voluntary organisations, who can guide you across a range of issues from money management, paying for your care, volunteering, safety, support and much, much, more. Discover the many services ready to help you, your family, friends and carers get the most to help you live life to the full.

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Hastings Advice and Representation Centre (HARC) 

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A free and confidential Welfare Benefits advice, information and representation to the people of East Sussex and the South Coast of England. They aim to address inequalities, relieve poverty and improve the quality of life for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families.

Benefits Helpline: 0333 344 0681

HARC Benefit Advice Line: 01424 428375

Website: https://harcuk.com/

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By providing free and confidential Welfare Benefits advice, information and representation to the people of East Sussex and the South Coast of England we aim to address inequalities, relieve poverty and improve the quality of life for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families.

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A network of independent charities that provide free and confidential advice to people in the UK. They help with:

Consumer rights

Witnessing in court

Pension guidance

Energy and post industry consumer watchdog

Debt issues

Issues with gas and electricity

Broken or faulty goods

Cost of living

Council tax

For support in Hastings and St Leonards call: 01424 869352 available 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday or visit the website: https://www.citizensadvice1066.co.uk

Most local Citizens Advice can only help you if you live or work in their area. Check the website to find one in your area: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/

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A men’s movement that encourages men, their friends, families and communities to talk openly about men’s health and wellbeing. The project team, Teresa and Jacy are based at Hastings Voluntary Action.

Call: 01424 444010

Local men’s groups: https://padlet.com/MrHastingsandStLeonards/men-s-groups-in-hastings-8gw259ke0cujquv6

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Mr Hastings and St Leonards is hosted by Hastings Voluntary Action, funded by East Sussex County Council and led by local men. Research shows that life expectancy for men in Hastings and St Leonards is significantly lower than the national average. There have been many great initiatives across the borough that have made a real difference to individual men’s health and wellbeing. However, this hasn’t changed the bigger picture around men’s life expectancy locally.

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If you are part of a vulnerable group, need urgent dental help and cannot find a dentist, the Dental Helpline can book you an urgent appointment with an NHS dentist. For up to-date-information and support on getting urgent dental care, contact:

For up to-date-information and support on getting urgent dental care, contact:

0300 123 1663

Monday to Friday 8am and 4pm

Alternatively, email kcht.dentalhelpdesk@nhs.net for more information.

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Talk Club is all about male mental fitness

Many men seem to think that mental health and mental illness are the same thing.

Mental health is just like physical health, but for your brain.

That's why we say Talk Club is like a gym session, where you can become mentally stronger from just talking about your worries.

It's regular blokes talking about their stresses and worries. But it's also taking time to think about what we are grateful for and sharing how we are going to look after ourselves.

It's a positive, safe space to be open and be listened to.

Talk Club groups are run by our trained Captains and are based around 4 simple questions.

On average, it lasts up to 2 hours.

Two - ten men in a talk. We sit in a circle, it's confidential and positive.

You don't have to wait until you're going through a disaster to join Talk Club.

It is a community of men who are changing the way men talk and deal with what is happening as it happens.

Join us on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6pm - 8pm at Central Hall (6, Bank Buildings, Station Rd, Hastings TN34 1NG).

Events Calendar – Men's Room Hastings & St Leonards

https://talkclub.org/

Get mentally fit. Be mentally strong.

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Events Calendar - Men's Room Hastings & St Leonards