Norfolk and Waveney Cancer Information Toolkit

People in Norfolk and Waveney living with cancer have collaborated with the NHS to develop a new resource to support others diagnosed with cancer in the future. This is called the Norfolk and Waveney Cancer Information Toolkit. This brings together information for people at different stages of their cancer journey, whether they suspect they might have cancer, are being diagnosed, or having treatment and support. A key contributor, Gemma Easterbrook helped to curate the content and brought in her own experiences to shape the toolkit. Gemma was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2018 and sadly passed away in November 2023.  

The toolkit can be accessed here: 

If you like any section of the toolkit in an alternative language or format, please email: nwicb.cancerprogramme@nhs.net  

If you suspect you may have symptoms of cancer or would like to discuss any concerns, please contact your GP practice team.

Cancer Services – Contact details

Norfolk and Waveney hospitals cancer services contact details:

• James Paget University Hospitals, (East Norfolk)
• Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals (Norwich)
• The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Kings Lynn (West Norfolk)

Cancer services in neighbouring counties: 

• West Suffolk Foundation Trust’s Cancer page 
• East Suffolk and Northeast Essex Cancer Page. 
• Ipswich and East Suffolk 
• Addenbrookes | Cambridgeshire Community Services 

Here is some information about help to understand appointments at your hospital or clinic.

Macmillan Cancer Care Navigators

Macmillan Cancer Care Navigators are based at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, James Paget Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital are also on hand to discuss support with people in person. They offer non-clinical support to people affected by cancer and can signpost to local support services. Below is the main contact information for Norfolk and Waveney (Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm they are not open Bank Holidays or weekends).  

• James Paget University Hospitals Tel: 01493 452783 | Email: cancersupport@jpaget.nhs.uk  
• Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn Tel: 01553 214792 | Email: CCPN@qehkl.nhs.uk  
• Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Tel: 01603 647175 | Email: cancernavigators@nnuh.nhs.uk 

Or ask your Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). They can help you to work out the right support for you. 

Wellbeing support

These videos can help you to find reliable health and wellbeing information online. Topics include finding mental health resources on websites such as the NHS and MIND, reliable information online about physical activity and adult and children’s sleep. View the videos on YouTube. or check out Norfolk Libraries Health and Wellbeing online resources. 

There are a number of organisations in Norfolk and Waveney offering wellbeing support to people affected by cancer and their supporters. This poster and leaflet directs people to the services available.