Located at the main reception Causeway Hospital, Coleraine, the Pod contains a library of information leaflets which have been developed by Macmillan and service users to provide advice and support to anyone affected by cancer whether that’s the patient or their family or friends. The leaflets cover a wide range of topics such as information on different types of cancer, relationships, emotional support, benefits and financial support and much more. The pod will manned by a team of trained friendly volunteers throughout the week. No appointment is necessary and everyone is welcome to drop in for a chat or to have their questions answered.We are able to provide: Leaflets and booklets on all aspects of living with and beyond cancer; Signposting to benefits advice and other sources of financial help; Signposting to local services such as counselling, complementary therapies, physical activity programmes and more; Access to practical help such as transport, help at home and travel insurance; Access to work support and information; Access to support programmes to help you cope with the effects of cancer both during and after treatment e.g. fatigue management workshops; Signposting to family support services.
We offer:
- Cancer information materials
- Information
- Other services
- Signposting to other services
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Opening times:
Various times throughout the week between 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed on Bank Holidays.
Find out more:
- Macmillan Information & Support Service on 028 9442 4000 ext: 333079 / 077958 45435
- cancerinformation@northerntrust.hscni.net
- www.northerntrust.hscni.net/services/cancer-services/services/macmillan-information-and-support-service/