Information in Languages other than English
If English is not your first language you may wish to have access to leaflets in another language or to an interpreter. Many charities produce information on particular cancers in other languages and formats so it is worth contacting them to see if they can help.
The sites listed here are for all types of cancers please visit our specific cancer types section for more contacts.
Link:Guide to BME Cancer Resources Jan 2011
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
An updated version of the directory of information and resources for black and ethnic communitites.
Link:Cancer in your language
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support's freephone helpline provides information and support to people affected by cancer in more than 100 languages.
This free interpreting service is accessible through dedicated phonelines for speakers of many languages and for others you can call freephone helpline and ask the nurse for a translator.
Contact: Interpreting service
Telephone: Free phone 0808 800 1234
Link:NHS Choices
Produced by:NHS Choices
NHS Choices provides selected information about NHS services and health conditions (including cancer), in 12 additional languages to English. Links to these may be found at the bottom of their homepage.
Link:NHS Direct interpreting services
Produced by:NHS Direct
This link provides information about the NHS Direct interpreter service.
Page last edited: 25 November 2011
