{"id":1235,"date":"2026-06-24T17:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloudpress.co.uk\/rotherham\/?post_type=project&#038;p=1235"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:01:45","slug":"dementia-friendly-cancer-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/cloudpress.co.uk\/rotherham\/project\/dementia-friendly-cancer-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Dementia-Friendly Cancer Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;py-0&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"row g-0 box overlay primary-bg \"><div class=\"panel vstack\"><div class=\"order-1 order-lg-0\"><div class=\"title text-start text-white\"><h1 class=\"text-white\">Extra support if you have cancer and dementia<\/h1><p class=\"subtitle text-default\">If you or a loved one are dealing with both cancer and dementia (or memory loss), getting the right healthcare can feel overwhelming. Standard hospital visits often move very fast and come with a lot of confusing paperwork. We are here to help you slow things down with a new, free service to support you, funded by Macmillan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row container_width=&#8221;container-sm&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"row g-0 box overlay accent-bg \"><div class=\"panel vstack\"><div class=\"order-1 order-lg-0\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-&#8221;35&#8243; vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  my-auto\" data-content-placement=\"my-auto\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"title text-start\"><h2 class=\"\">How we can help you<\/h2><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element   &#8221;mb-0&#8243;\" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <p>We have a dedicated, friendly helper called a Dementia-Friendly Cancer Advocate. They can meet you at the hospital, at a local community hub, or right in your own home.<\/p>\n<p>Our advocate will:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tick-list\">\n<li><strong>Speak up for you:<\/strong> They make sure doctors and nurses understand your specific needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explain things simply:<\/strong> They will break down complicated medical talk so you can make choices without feeling rushed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduce your stress:<\/strong> They take time to listen to you and support you through your appointments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Help family carers:<\/strong> We know looking after a loved one is hard work. We offer 1-to-1 support for family members and carers, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row container_width=&#8221;container-sm&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;pt-0&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"row g-0 box overlay secondary-bg \"><div class=\"panel vstack\"><div class=\"order-1 order-lg-0\"><div class=\"title text-start\"><h2 class=\"\">What we offer<\/h2><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  \" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <p>Our bi-weekly outreach sessions offer tailored, holistic guidance, advocacy, and follow-up care on a range of issues, including:<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-0 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-&#8221;top&#8221; vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  &#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\" data-content-placement=\"&#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  \" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"chevron-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Benefits &amp; financial support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  &#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\" data-content-placement=\"&#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  \" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"chevron-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Debt &amp; money management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  &#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\" data-content-placement=\"&#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  \" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"chevron-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Housing &amp; tenancy issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  &#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\" data-content-placement=\"&#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  \" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <ul class=\"chevron-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Employment rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element   &#8221;mb-0&#8243;\" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <p>By embedding our service within Grimm &amp; Co&#8217;s familiar community hub, we aim to remove traditional barriers to advice\u2014such as travel or formality\u2014making vital support approachable, early, and readily available before difficulties escalate into a crisis.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row container_width=&#8221;container-sm&#8221; gap=&#8221;gap-5&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;py-0&#8243;][vc_column]<div class=\"row g-0 box seperate default-bg decorative_quote box-shadow box-with-image\"><div class=\"col-lg-6 \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cloudpress.co.uk\/rotherham\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"w-100 h-100 object-fit-cover\"><\/div><div class=\"position-relative col-lg-6\"><div class=\"panel hstack\"><div class=\"order-1 order-lg-0\"><div class=\"title text-start\"><p class=\"top-title accent-bg\">Additional support<\/p><h3 class=\"divider default\">Free monthly carer groups<\/h3><p class=\"subtitle text-default\">We run a friendly, relaxed group once a month for family carers.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element   &#8221;mb-0&#8243;\" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <p>It is a safe place to have a cuppa, meet other people who understand, and try relaxing activities like gentle yoga and therapy sessions.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row container_width=&#8221;container-sm&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"row g-0 box overlay secondary-bg corner_circles\"><div class=\"panel vstack\"><div class=\"order-1 order-lg-0\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-&#8221;gap-30&#8243; vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-&#8221;top&#8221; vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  &#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\" data-content-placement=\"&#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"title text-start\"><h3 class=\"\">Who we work with<\/h3><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  \" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <p>We work closely with local teams in Rotherham to make sure you get the best care possible, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tick-list\">\n<li>The cancer nurses at Rotherham Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>The hospital Macmillan Support Team.<\/li>\n<li>Local charity groups like Making Space, Beacons, and Crossroads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image  wpb_content_element vc_align_left   &#8221;mb-0&#8243;\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner  &#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\" data-content-placement=\"&#8221;mb-auto&#8221;\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"title text-start\"><h3 class=\"\">Get in touch<\/h3><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element   &#8221;mb-0&#8243;\" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <p>If you think this service could help you, a family member, or someone you care for, please contact us. You do not need a doctor&#8217;s note to talk to us.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"btn-container inline-btn-container\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/cloudpress.co.uk\/rotherham\/booking\/\" class=\"btn btn-light\"  ><span><span class=\"d-block\">Book a telephone appointment<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element   &#8221;mt-4\" >\n    <div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n      <h4>Need help with money or benefits?<\/h4>\n<p>If you need help with money, energy bills, or claiming benefits, we can also link you directly to the local Macmillan welfare rights team to get your money sorted out.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have a dedicated, friendly helper called a Dementia-Friendly Cancer Advocate. 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