Did you know that Compassion in Dying has a new Peer Navigator service that will be a valuable support for those who would like to speak to someone who has had a life-changing diagnosis?
From Compassion in Dying:
If you are living with a long-term condition or have received a new diagnosis and want to speak to someone who has been through a similar situation, we can help.
Our new Peer Navigator service is open Tuesday to Friday (11am — 3pm) and you can contact us by:
- phone on 0800 999 2434
- email at peersupport@compassionindying.
org.uk
Why we’ve started this new support service
We’ve been told that people can find it difficult to access the information they need, speak to their doctor and relatives, and generally make sense of their situation.
For example we often hear from people we speak to that:
- it can be difficult to navigate the health and care system
- information is overwhelmingly medicalised and often leaves out the social, emotional and practical aspects of support
Hina, our Peer Navigator, draws from her own personal experience of living with a life-changing condition to support others in a similar situation.
Who this is for
The Peer Navigator service is for anyone who:
- has had a recent life-changing or terminal diagnosis
- is living with a long-term condition
- is facing important treatment decisions
How to use this service
If you’d just like to find out more, or you’re ready to speak to our Peer Navigator Hina, get in touch.
Our new Peer Navigator service is open Tuesday to Friday (11am — 3pm) and you can contact us by:
- phone on 0800 999 2434
- email at peersupport@compassionindying.
org.uk
