Macmillan Cancer Psychology Service Lincolnshire - inpatient referrals

The Macmillan Cancer Psychology Service Lincolnshire is a specialist psychology service. It is part of the Psycho-Oncology Physical Health Psychology speciality.

Psycho-oncology is concerned with the psychological, social and behavioural aspects of the experience of cancer. It can be difficult to cope with a cancer diagnosis, the treatment process and life after cancer.

Our service is designed to offer psychological therapy for adults living with, and beyond, cancer across Lincolnshire. It is delivered by a small team of Practitioner Psychologists, who specialise in supporting adults experiencing emotional difficulties. Our team is made up of Clinical Psychologists and a Health Psychologist.

Our service works with patients, families, carers and staff to identify and address any challenges with coping with cancer. We work in partnership with other agencies to deliver a service which specialises in helping people with the most complex needs.

Who is our service for?

The service is for adults who are receiving support from cancer services in Lincolnshire.

Part of our service offer is to support the inpatient wards. Two Practitioner Psychologists, Ainslea Cross and Lizzie Doherr, attend Waddington Ward, Lincoln County Hospital and Bostonian Ward, Pilgrim Hospital, usually on a Tuesday, to deliver psychological therapy face-to-face to inpatients.

Making a referral

Inpatient Referrals are emailed directly to lpft.PhysicalHealthPsychology@nhs.net

Please title the email: 'Inpatient Referral' and include the patient’s name, NHS number, DOB, brief overview of the reason for referral and the name of the referrer.

If you are unsure whether a patient is suitable for our service, please email our team to discuss or talk to Ainslea and Lizzie on the ward.