Macmillan Cancer Support Centres
If you or a loved one has cancer, our local Macmillan Cancer Support Centres are here for you. We take the time to get to know you face-to-face to find out what really matters to you and get you the right cancer support. Find personal cancer support from experts in your community, whatever you’re facing.
What are Macmillan information and support centres?
Macmillan information and support centres are usually based in hospitals and community spaces across the UK. There are different kinds of centres from spaces in your local library through to purpose-built centres like the Macmillan Horizon Centre in Brighton.
They are free to use and are for people at any point in their cancer experience and their family and friends.
Our information and support centres have professionals and trained volunteers who will give you a warm welcome and are there to listen to you and answer your questions.
You can get information about different types of cancer, tests and treatment, and support with how cancer might affect your emotions, work or money. They can also help you find other support services near you.
They are free to use and are for people at any point in their cancer experience and their family and friends.
Our information and support centres have professionals and trained volunteers who will give you a warm welcome and are there to listen to you and answer your questions.
You can get information about different types of cancer, tests and treatment, and support with how cancer might affect your emotions, work or money. They can also help you find other support services near you.
How we can support you
At Macmillan, we know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. Our centres have a range of services which may include:
- Information about different cancer types and treatments
- Help with how you’re feeling.
- Peer support groups and activities.
- Managing the effects of cancer treatment such as help with hair loss and tiredness.
- Complementary therapies such as massage or yoga sessions.
- Help with money worries including advice on debt management, employment and working with cancer.
- Support for carers, friends and family.
- Referrals to other services.
Some centres have drop-in sessions and others will be by appointment.
You can find details of services offered at your local centre and how to visit them on their webpage.
How can I find a Macmillan Cancer Support Centre near me?
You can find your nearest information and support centre by entering your postcode in our online tool and searching for support in your area.
This will show you cancer services provided by lots of other organisations as well as Macmillan.
You can change the distance you wish to search within. You can also filter the results to only show Macmillan services, or filter by service type.
You can read more about our online tool in our blog Looking for local cancer services
Browse Macmillan centres by region
For a quick overview of Macmillan centres in your area you can also browse by region
How we can help
Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is a free and confidential phone service for people living and affected by cancer. If you need to talk, we'll listen.