Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Macmillan Nurse Key Worker v2
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Macmillan Nurse Key Worker
Patient Information
Oncology Service
- Author ID: LR
- Leaflet Ref: CC 051
- Version: 2
- Leaflet title: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Macmillan Nurse Key Worker
- Last review: November 2022
- Expiry Date: November 2024
What does the term Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Mean?
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) refers to the parts of the body which include the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and the duodenum. The abbreviation of HPB is very often used by the medical team, nurses and other healthcare professionals who may be involved with your care.
What is the role of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Macmillan Nurse Key Worker?
The HPB Macmillan Nurse Key Worker provides a service for patients who have been diagnosed with a HPB cancer. The HPB Macmillan Nurse works closely with the Medical team physicians who are involved with your care.
The nurse is available to provide a point of contact for patients and their families who have received this diagnosis. This point of contact continues from your diagnosis, throughout investigations and treatment.
A keyworker is someone who can help to co-ordinate the patient’s journey by providing information, support and guidance to patients, relatives and carers.
We can offer:
- Advice and support to you and your family.
- A link to other services and treatment centres.
- Point of contact- Key worker.
- Referrals to other services as your needs require.
How to access the service
The HPB Macmillan Nurses are based at:
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Telephone: 01942 773542 Monday to Friday (Excluding bank holidays).
8am to 4pm (Answerphone service available).
If you are in hospital, you can ask a member of staff to contact the HPB nursing team for you and we can make arrangements for someone to attend the ward to see you. If you require help or support outside our working hours you can seek support from your GP or District Nursing Team.
Useful information
Macmillan Cancer Support
Website: www.macmillan.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 808 0000
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Website: www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk
Telephone: 020 35357099
Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Website: www.wiganandleighhospice.org.uk
Telephone: 01942 525566