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:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals leaflets
Produced by:Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
If you require leaflets in another language, large print, Braille or audio version, please call the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) stating your requirements. When we receive your call we may transfer you to an interpreter. This can take some time, so please be patient.
If you are attending an outpatients appointment and know that you will need an interpreter please ask when you book the appointment then arrangements can be made to have an interpreter present for your appointment.
Contact: Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Telephone: 01865 221473
Link:Guide to BME Cancer Resources March 2009
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
The selection of materials in this guide is based on the 9th edition of Macmillan Cancer Support’s Directory of Information Materials for People Affected by Cancer (2008/2009). The Directory of Information Materials offers a guide to nationally published booklets, leaflets, books, audiovisual materials and websites on living with
cancer.
You can search for materials by their title, subject, language. You can also look for materials for people with a disability or for materials in non print format.
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: 10 November 2009
