Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services
Having access to the right kind of information and support when you are affected by cancer is essential. We have 3 sites across the two hospitals- our main centre is based at Royal Preston Hospital and we have a pod at the front of Preston Hospital and a pod in the entrance of the Euxton Lane entrance of Chorley Hospital. Our centres provide a confidential drop in service in a relaxed informal environment that can be accessed by anyone affected by cancer.
This includes people who:
- Are living with a cancer diagnosis Have finished treatment
- Are a relative, carer or friend of someone with cancer
- Are health and social care professionals
- Are looking to reduce the risk of cancer
Staffed by Macmillan Information and Support Advisors and volunteers we provide:
- Literature on all aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis
- Opportunity to discuss treatments, side effects and other cancer related issues
- Time to talk and time to listen in a private comfortable quiet room
- Over the phone advice and information for those not able to access the service in person
We also offer:
- Links to the clinical teams
- Access to benefit advice
- Links to local and national support services and support groups
- Onward referral to other agencies
- Cancer awareness outreach sessions in GP practices across the area
We are open Monday to Friday from 9-4.
Telephone 01772 523709 01257 247067
Email CancerInfo.centre@lthtr.nhs.uk
Macmillan www.macmillan.org.uk
Patient Information Leaflets Cancer Services Leaflets
Our team
Martin Bond
Centre Manager
Terry Laing
Assistant Manager
Michelle Davis
Assistant
Useful Websites
For benefits advice - Turn to Us www.turn2us.org.uk
Welfare Rights www.lancashire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/benefits-and-financial-help/welfare-rights-service/
Local support services - Vine House www.cancerhelppreston.co.uk
Cancer Care www.cancercare.org.uk