Peninsula pilot for cancer support

A program to support people living with cancer will be piloted on the Peninsula before being extended to the rest of the Central Coast.

The Cancer Council is now looking for people interested in providing some practical and social support.

"We will be running the pilot program initially in the Peninsula area only," said Cancer Council community relations coordinator Ms Lesley Chart.

"Practical support may involve a light clean of essential living areas, dust and vacuum, wipe down in the kitchen-bathroom areas, changing bed linen, laundry or light meal assistance.

"Social support may include, accompanying people to shops, bill payments, hairdresser, social outings, or an in-home friendly visit to have a cuppa and chat," she said.

An information session will be held on Wednesday, July 14, at the Woy Woy Library Spike room from 10am to 11:30am.

"People living with cancer and their carers have been missing out on practical home-social support as they often don't meet the Government funding criteria," said Ms Chart.

"The Cancer Council working in partnership with Community Care Services Central Coast Ltd is looking to close this gap in services by setting up a support program to help cancer patients in need."

With inquiries phone the Cancer Council on 4336 4500

Media Release, 8 Jun 2011 Lesley Chart, Cancer Council