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Sources of information and supportMacmillan Cancer Support89 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7UQMacmillan freephone helpline: 0808 808 0000Website: www.macmillan.org.ukProvides free information and emotional support for people livingwith cancer and information about UK cancer support groups andorganisations. Offers free confidential information about cancertypes, treatments and what to expect.WebsiteNational Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)MidCity Place71 High HolbornLondon WC1V 6NAWebsite: www.nice.org.ukNICE provides guidance for healthcare professionals, and patientsand their carers that will help to inform their decisions abouttreatment and healthcare.Department of Health guidanceClean, safe care: reducing infections and saving lives(January 2008)This document draws together initiatives to tackle healthcareassociated infections and improve cleanliness to ensure thatpatients receive clean and safe treatment whenever and whereverthey are treated by the NHS.22