Northumbria Macmillan Information and Support Service
Our service provides information and support for anyone affected by cancer. We can talk about what matters to you. And we can give you the support that you need. We know that cancer can cause different emotions. We can talk about what you’re going through and how you are feeling. We can also signpost and refer you to services that give specialist support. For example, benefits advice or local support groups.
Remote
In-person
Home visits
Further info
We can give you information and support about different issues, such as:
- Different types of cancer and treatments
- Money worries, and help with benefits
- Local support groups and what’s on in your area
- Staying well when you have cancer
- Practical concerns such as work or caring for someone
- Living with cancer and the side effects of treatments
- Life after cancer
- Planning for the future and will writing
- Contact details for national charities
- Cancer awareness and prevention
Who can use this service?
This service is for anyone who is affected by cancer.
This includes people who are:
- Looking for information on the signs and symptoms of cancer
- Living with cancer
- Living with the effects of cancer and/or its treatment
- Carers and relatives
- Bereaved by cancer
- Healthcare professionals
- Looking to reduce their risk of cancer
How are services delivered?
To get in touch with us:
- Call 01670 529196
- Email macmillan.
info @northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk. We aim to respond to emails within 2 working days. - Write to us. Please include return contact details so we can reply to you.
We can also meet you face to face in:
- Any of our hospitals
- A community venue closer to you
- Your own home
Please get in touch to arrange this with us.
Locations
Cancer information hub, Wansbeck General Hospital
Ashington
NE63 9JJ
Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm (except on bank holidays)