No one should face cancer alone. We offer emotional support and practical information to anyone affected by cancer. Access to information & support on all aspects of living with cancer e.g work, finances, benefits, social concerns, emotional issues and managing side effects. A comfortable room where you can talk to someone in private. The opportunity to discuss what you are going through. The opportunity to have your voice heard & if you wish give feedback to inform & improve service. Encourage people to talk about cancer benefits & financial advice,or refer you to Macmillan financial & benefits specialists for support. Information and support over the phone for those not able to access the service in person. We can put you in touch with support groups & social events in your area. We can signpost & refer to support services including: physiotherapy, complementary therapies, emotional support and counselling service. Being Active courses which offers gentle exercise appropriate to you. Head Start, Looking good feeling Better, volunteer support.
We offer:
- Befriending
- Cancer information materials
- Cancer information materials in other languages
- Complementary therapies
- Counselling
- Financial support
- Information
- Internet use available
- Spoken interpretation service
- Support from Health Professionals
- Telephone helpline
- Benefits Advice
- Look Good, Feel Better
- Other services
- Outreach
- Self Help & Support Groups
- Signposting to other services
- User groups
- Volunteering activities
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Opening times:
Monday - Friday 09.00 - 16.00
Find out more:
- David Banks on 0161 922 5644
- macmillan.info@tgh.nhs.uk
- www.tamesidemacmillan.co.uk/