Everyone faces challenges, but sometimes the right tools can make all the difference. On this page, you’ll find a collection of real-life experiences shared by individuals who have found comfort, strength, and hope through our services.
Lynne Carr recently shared a heartfelt and deeply personal account of her cancer journey and the support she received from Macmillan Joining the Dots (JTD). Through regular...
Macmillan Joining the Dots works across County Durham to support people living with and beyond cancer by connecting them to the right services at the right time....
Emma, a mother of two, was referred to Joining the Dots in 2024 by the Macmillan Information Centre following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2022. She remained...
We spoke to Lynne Carr earlier this year when she shared how Joining the Dots had supported her throughout her breast cancer journey. Now finished treatment Lynne...
Lynne Carr describes her experience with Joining the Dots as like having her own personal google search that knew exactly what she was looking for. Diagnosed in...
We recently worked with an elderly gentleman who had recently been diagnosed with cancer and who lives alone but with the support of his family. He was...
A client had been diagnosed with breast cancer and was going through radiotherapy treatment when she contacted Joining the Dots for support. Joining the Dots Facilitator Sonia...
A Joining the Dots facilitator recently visit a 90-year-old gentleman with terminal facial cancer and suspected pancreatic cancer. The gentleman’s palliative care nurse had been supporting with...
An 80 year old lady with terminal lung cancer had recently moved into supported accommodation due to her deteriorating health. Her family had been helping to get...
