Macmillan Nurse - Bassetlaw

Macmillan nurses are experienced nurses who have specialised in palliative care and work in an advisory capacity rather than delivering "hands on" care.  They are part of the Specialist Palliative care team.  Macmillan nurses provide help and advice from the point of diagnosis onwards.  The aim is to ensure that individual's and their carers have access to the best information, treatment and support.  Macmillan nurses support those with cancer and other illnesses.

Macmillan nurses work with GP's, district nurses, hospital doctors and nurses, hospice staff and other health professionals involved in your care.  Macmillan nurses can help in the following ways:

• Advise and guide individual's through the different treatments available
• Provide advice and information on any symptoms that you may experience
• Identify sources of practical help, financial benefits, written information and other helpful services available
• Provide emotional support and time for individuals and their carers to discuss any concerns or questions you might have
• Staff support, GP's, Nurses, Allied Professionals
• Bereavement care
• Macmillan nurses can see individuals in their own home, hospital wards, outpatients department, hospice or in care homes

Macmillan nurses may only see individuals once or it may be more often if required.  This will be negotiated with the individual and is also depended upon their needs.