Cancer Care

At Hampstead Group Practice, we are committed to providing compassionate, timely and personalised care to all our patients affected by cancer. We recognise that a cancer diagnosis can be life-changing and that patients and their carers need clear information, ongoing support and sensitive communication at every stage of their journey. 
 
We work closely with hospital teams to make sure care is joined up and tailored to individual needs. While some aspects of cancer care take place in hospital, we play an important role in supporting patients before, during, and after treatment. Our goal is to work with patients to create a care plan that supports your wellbeing and quality of life.

Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisor

No7 Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors are specially trained professionals based in Boots stores across the UK who support people living with cancer. They provide practical advice on managing the visible side effects of cancer treatment, including changes to skin, brows, lashes, nails, and overall appearance. They also offer a listening ear, help address concerns about treatment, and can signpost people to trusted information, support services, and local Macmillan resources.

For more information, click here: 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/macmillan-services/boots-macmillan-beauty-advisor

Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacist

Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists are specially trained pharmacists based in over 2,300 Boots stores across the UK. They provide expert information and support for people affected by cancer, helping with questions about treatment and medication, offering emotional support, and signposting patients to relevant services and resources, including local Macmillan support. Through the Boots Macmillan Palliative Care Service, more than 2,000 Boots pharmacies also maintain stocks of key medicines commonly used in end-of-life care, helping patients access essential medication quickly when needed.

For more information, click here: 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/macmillan-services/boots-macmillan-information-pharmacists

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centres

Macmillan Information and Support Centres provide free, confidential support for anyone affected by cancer, including patients, families, and friends. Located in hospitals and community settings across the UK, their trained staff and volunteers offer information about cancer, treatments, and tests, as well as practical and emotional support. They can also help with concerns about work, finances, and wellbeing, and connect people with other local support services.

For more information, click here: 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/macmillan-services/information-and-support-centres

Maggie's Centres

Maggie's Centres is a charity that provides free expert support for people with cancer, as well as their family and friends. Working alongside NHS cancer services, Maggie’s offers practical advice, emotional support, information about cancer and treatment, and a welcoming space where people can access one-to-one support, group sessions, workshops and courses to help them cope with the challenges of living with cancer.

For more information, click here: 

https://www.maggies.org/our-centres/

Marie Curie

Marie Curie provide specialist support for patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care, helping to ensure patients and their families receive the practical, emotional and clinical support they need. Hampstead Group Practice work very closely with them as they are currently based at the Roy Shaw Centre (3-5 Cressy Rd, London NW3 2ND) where we are also partially located. 

For more information, click here:

 https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/information

Page last reviewed: 21 July 2026
Page created: 21 July 2026