Covid-19 Information for Cancer Patients

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information for People Affected by Cancer

We will be providing information that you may find useful in this section and will update it whenever possible.  See the links for more information:

Patient Travel and Transport Information

Click the 'Patient Transport' tab on the Cancer Information and Support home page to find out more.

If you need to travel outside of County Durham or Darlington for diagnostics or treatment, you should contact your GP practice for support.

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00

Help with clinical, practical and financial information. Currently open 7 days a week from 8am - 8pm.

Welfare and Benefits Information and Advice

If you have a diagnosis of cancer and wish to be referred for a benefits assessment or support, please contact one of our Macmillan Information and Support Centres on:

01325 743008 (Darlington) / 01388 455230 (Bishop Auckland) / 0191 333 2815 (Durham)

Please note we will try to ensure the information remains accurate but due to the evolving nature of the current situation, it may change before we are able to update it.