Support in other languages
We know how important it is for our services to be inclusive and accessible. We provide support and information videos and resources in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Slovak, Urdu and Welsh. We also have a community language support phone line, and offer translation of our support materials into any language.
We offer anyone experiencing barriers to accessing information and support the following services:
Access phone support via an interpreter
Interpreted phone calls for anyone affected by ovarian cancer, so they can discuss their concerns with our support team in a personalised way that is understandable.
What happens after a diagnosis?
Community language support videos explaining what happens following a diagnosis in Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Arabic, Polish and Mandarin.
Signs and symptoms leaflets and videos
Ovarian cancer signs and symptoms information in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Slovak, Urdu and Welsh.
Request a translation
We welcome requests to translate information on our website and support materials into other languages. Email support@ovacome.org.uk.
Financial help to access our support
We can provide financial bursaries to members to help them access our support or other support services. Email support@ovacome.org.uk.
If you're a healthcare professional, see how else we can support you in meeting your patients' needs, and access further resources here:
Our work with healthcare professionals
Our community language support service
If English is not your first language, you can use our community language support service to access support via an interpreter using the dedicated lines below. Please leave a message and we will call you back with an interpreter.
Arabic: 0121 647 6630
Bengali: 0121 647 6631
Cantonese: 0121 647 6638
Gujarati: 0121 647 6632
Hindi: 0121 726 4810
Mandarin: 0121 647 6639
Polish: 0121 647 6633
Punjabi: 0121 647 6634
Romanian: 0121 726 4811
Urdu: 0121 647 6635
For any other language, or if you’re able to let us know which language you require, you can speak directly to our support team line on 0800 008 7054, and they can bring an interpreter into the call.
Please note our support service is open Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. As a UK based charity, we can only provide information on UK-based services.
Community language support videos - what happens following an ovarian cancer diagnosis?
Information about the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer in community languages
We have ovarian cancer signs and symptoms information, videos and resources in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Slovak, Urdu and Welsh.
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