How Macmillan helps cancer support groups
Macmillan is here to help you. We offer support, information, guidance and training to people involved in new or existing cancer self help and support groups.
Self help and support workshops
We run training workshops designed for members of cancer self help and support groups; people living with cancer, their partners, relatives, friends and carers; health and social service professionals and complementary therapists involved in cancer care.
Types of training
We aim to bring people together to share experiences and to help them obtain practical and emotional support. The workshops are free of charge, involve group participation and usually last one day or longer. Most workshops offer:
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an introduction to ways in which you can help to support people living with cancer
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skills training to people who are supporting others affected by cancer, either in a group setting or one-to-one, such as counselling skills
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a chance to examine the practical issues in starting and running a group
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to equip people affected by cancer and health professionals with the skills necessary to influence cancer services
For more information about training workshops please contact Heather Petty hpetty@macmillan.org.uk or Katy Walker kwalker@macmillan.org.uk or call them on 0207 091 2010. You can also visit our Learn Zone for further information on all of our courses.
Living with cancer course
Macmillan offer a free six week course aimed at helping people living with cancer to regain their confidence and enjoy a better quality of life. Find out more about Living with cancer course
Cancer support course