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Macmillan
macmillan.org.ukAt Macmillan, we won’t rest, and we won’t settle for anything other than the best possible support for people with cancer.
We do whatever it takes.
Locations:
For more details, select a location above.
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Bishop Auckland Hospital, County Durham
Bishop Auckland / cddft.nhs.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer a listening ear; headwear service; bra clinic; signposting to local services; volunteering opportunities and referral to benefits advice and other services. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Benefits Advice Other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Macmillan Information and Support Centre, Outpatients Department
Bishop Auckland Hospital,
Cockton Hill Road,
Bishop Auckland
DL14 6AD
Telephone
Telephone on 01388 455230
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
Opening times can vary; please phone to check we are open before making a special journey.
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at the James Cook University Hospital
Cleveland / southtees.nhs.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer cancer information, a listening ear, benefits advice, signposting to local/ national support groups and agencies, self-help and support. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Internet use available Benefits Advice Other services Self Help & Support Groups Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
James Cook University Hospital (North Entrance)
Marton Road
Middlesbrough,
Cleveland
TS4 3BW
Telephone
Lauren Farrow and Claire Moore on 01642 835674
stees.macmillaninfocentre@nhs.net
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 09.00 -16.00
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Shotley Bridge Hospital
Consett / cddft.nhs.uk
This is an information outreach point, it is staffed infrequently. There are a range of booklets available throughout the hospital. If you require further assistance please contact us by phone.
Services: Information Support from Health Professionals Signposting to other services
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Shotley Bridge Hospital
Woodlands Road
Consett
DH8 0NB
Telephone
Telephone on 01207 594660
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
This centre is open infrequently, please telephone for advice.
Macmillan Information and Support Centre - Darlington Memorial Hospital
Darlington / macmillan.org.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer a listening ear; headwear service; bra clinic; signposting to local services; volunteering opportunities and referral to benefits advice and other services. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Benefits Advice Other services Signposting to other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
DL3 6HX
Macmillan in Durham
Macmillan Information and Support Centre, University Hospital of North Durham
Durham / cddft.nhs.uk
f you’re affected by cancer, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre can offer you high quality information and support in a relaxed, comfortable environment in your local area. We offer a listening ear; headwear service; bra clinic; signposting to local services; self-help and support; cancer information materials; volunteering opportunities and referral to benefits advice and other services. Drop in or call us for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Information Benefits Advice Other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
University Hospital of North Durham, Outpatients Department
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Telephone
Telephone on 0191 333 2815
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
Opening times can vary, please phone to check we are open before making a special journey.
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Chester le Street Hospital
Durham / cddft.nhs.uk
This is an information outreach point, it is staffed infrequently. The service provides: referral to benefits advice and other services; cancer information materials; signposting to local services and volunteering opportunities. There are a range of booklets available throughout the hospital. If you require further assistance please contact us us by phone.
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Chester le Street Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
Durham
DH3 3AT
Telephone
Telephone on 0191 387 6303
cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
Opening Times
This centre is usually open Tuesday morning, please call before making a special journey.
Macmillan Cancer Information & Support – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead
Gateshead / qegateshead.nhs.uk
Open Cancer information and support centre,
Services: Information
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Avenue
Sherrif Hill
Gateshead
NE9 6SX
Telephone
Telephone on 0191 445 2979
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 10.00-16.00
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne / newcastle-hospitals.org.uk
We provide free, confidential service to anyone affected by cancer. We can offer time to listen, time to talk and time to make sense of it all. People receiving a cancer diagnosis will usually have lots of questions. The aim of our staff and volunteers is to meet their individual information and support needs to the highest standard. If we can't help you we aim to find someone who can.
Services: Bereavement support Cancer information materials Cancer information materials in other languages Complementary therapies Financial support Information Internet use available Provision for deaf/hard of hearing Provision for learning difficulties Provision for visually impaired Support from Health Professionals Telephone helpline Transport service Benefits Advice Other services Outreach Self Help & Support Groups Signposting to other services Volunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital Trust
Freeman Hospital
High Heaton,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
Telephone
Jill Davison on 0191 2138611 or 0191 2138612
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 10.00 - 16.00 appointment outside these hours are available please ask for further details
Macmillan Support Services
North Shields / northumbria.nhs.uk
Macmillan Support Services include an Information and Support service, a Befriending Service and offer Bereavement support to people by any cause of death. All services are accessible to adults affected by cancer or a life limiting illness, including carer’s living in North Tyneside. Anyone may contact the service for information. We also provide a range of groups and events. These include a Drop In, Health and Wellbeing sessions, Living well with Cancer course, HOPE course, Walk and Talk groups and Craft Groups. For Befriending or Bereavement Support a referral from a health professional is required. On receipt of the referral a member of the team will visit the person within their own home. They will then identify the most appropriate support based on their individual needs at the time of the visit. Each person who would benefit from someone to talk to on a one to one basis will be allocated an appropriately trained and supervised volunteer. Volunteers offer a supportive, confidential and non-judgmental relationship, which can assist the person through a difficult time.
Services: Cancer Information materials Information
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Macmillan Support Service,
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Shields
NE29 8NH
Telephone
Contact on 0191 2934376
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00
Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, Northallerton
Northallerton / macmillan.org.uk
The Macmillan Cancer Support and Information Centre are here to help anyone affected by cancer. We operate from the front of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre and have a quiet room available to talk privately. We can provide: support and listening ear; help with benefit applications; applications for Macmillan Grants; advice on local support available; counselling information (in house); complementary therapy (in house); advice on local support groups. Contact us or drop in for more information.
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre
Friarage Hospital
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
Telephone
Lauren Farrow, Carol Larkman and Maxine Nicholson on 01609 764033
stees.macmillaninfocentre@nhs.net
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm
Cancer Information Centre - North Tees and Hartlepool
Stockton-on-Tees / macmillan.org.uk
If you’re affected by cancer, the Cancer Information Centre can offer you high quality information and support. We also offer access to benefits advice and self-help and support. Call us or call in for more information.
Services: Cancer information materials Cancer information materials in other languages Financial support Hospital visiting Information Benefits Advice Other services Self Help & Support Groups Signposting to other services
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
Cancer Information Centre
University Hospital Of North Tees
Hardwick Road,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Telephone
Alan Chandler or Denise Jenkins on 01642 383041
nth-tr.cancerinformationcentre@nhs.net
Opening Times
9.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday (except bank holidays)
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service, Sunderland and South Tyneside
Sunderland / chsft.nhs.uk
We offer free information and support services for anyone Affected by cancer. You may have cancer yourself, care for a friend or relative, work as a healthcare professional or simply Want to know more about cancer. Whatever your situation, you're welcome to drop in. Support services offered: Complementary Therapy sessions offered 4 days a week by Coping with Cancer North east. Macmillan grants and Benefits advice access to have a full benefit checks for people living with cancer, along with their carers and families. Our advisors will complete the relevant forms and follow up people's claims. If claims are refused, they can also help with appeals. Counselling Service for patients who have been diagnosed with any form of cancer or are at any stage of treatment for cancer for whom counseling may be of benefit. Interventions will focus on dealing with the emotional impact and effects of diagnosis and illness, increasing acceptance and understanding, and identifying and developing positive coping strategies. Practical information and support, referral to self help support groups. Cancer Survivorship fitness class which is held on a Monday evening with the use of a hydrotherapy pool. A bandana service. A legal service to help with wills, debts issues and guardianship.
Services: Cancer information materials Counselling Information Benefits Advice Other services Outreach Self Help & Support Groups User groupsVolunteering activities
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Education & Information Financial Support Support Group
Address
City Hospitals
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Telephone
Deborah Spraggon on 0191 5410122
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 10.00-16.00
Maggie's
maggiescentres.orgWhatever kind of cancer, and whatever stage you’re at – we're here with you. Many of our staff are NHS-trained and all our Cancer Support Specialists have expert knowledge about cancer and treatment.
All our support is free, and no appointment or referral is needed
Locations:
For more details, select a location above.
Maggie's Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne / maggies.org
Maggie’s Centres are places where anyone affected by cancer is welcome – from just being diagnosed or undergoing treatment, to post-treatment, recurrence, end of life or in bereavement. Maggie’s also warmly welcomes family and friends of the person with cancer. A wide range of practical information and emotional support is offered at all Maggie’s Centres, including Maggie’s “Programme of Support” which is tailored to each person’s individual need. The professional experts who work at Maggie's will guide you through practical information and emotional support to help you to find the support you need and your Programme of Support can range from advice on finances and nutrition, to stress management and relaxation, and much else. The Programme of Support is designed to help at any stage of cancer and can be accessed at your local Maggie’s Centre, as and when you need it.
Category: Information & Support Centres
Tagged: Support Group
Address
Maggie's Newcastle,
, Freeman Hospital,
Melville Grove,
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE7 7NU
Telephone
Karen Verrill on 0191 2336600
Opening Times
Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm
Yorkshire Cancer Community
yorkshirecancercommunity.co.ukYorkshire Cancer Community is a patient-led charity offering a support and information network for people affected by cancer in the Yorkshire and Humber areas.
We provide a monthly newsletter, informative website, a network bringing together support group leaders and a directory listing support groups in Yorkshire.
We run a cancer awareness programme called Cancer SMART in which we recruit volunteers to run information stalls and give talks in West Yorkshire. We also run Patient View, a panel of patients, carers and advocates feeding back their views on cancer services to the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance.
Locations:
For more details, select a location above.
Yorkshire
YO10 7NT / yorkshirecancercommunity.co.uk
Yorkshire Cancer Community is a patient-led charity offering a support and information network for people affected by cancer in the Yorkshire and Humber areas.
We provide a monthly newsletter, informative website, a network bringing together support group leaders and a directory listing support groups in Yorkshire.
We run a cancer awareness programme called Cancer SMART in which we recruit volunteers to run information stalls and give talks in West Yorkshire. We also run Patient View, a panel of patients, carers and advocates feeding back their views on cancer services to the West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance.
Category: Information & Support Centres