Macmillan Information and Support Centres
Our two centres, provide a free and confidential service to anyone affected by cancer. We can offer time to listen, time to talk and time & support to talk through your concerns.
People receiving a cancer diagnosis usually have lots of questions. The aim of our staff and volunteers is to meet the individual information and support needs of our patients and their families. If we can't help you we aim to find someone who can.
We offer:
- Bereavement support
- Cancer information materials
- Cancer information materials in other languages
- Complementary therapies
- Headwear for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment
- Look Good Feel Better Sessions
- Financial support Information
- Provision for deaf/hard of hearing
- Provision for learning difficulties
- Provision for visually impaired
- Support from Health Professionals
- Telephone helpline
- Advice on Transport service
- Benefits Advice
- Access to other services
- Outreach Support Sessions
- Self Help & Support Groups
- Signposting to other services
- Volunteering activities & opportunities
Locations
South Tyneside & Sunderland Foundation Trust
- Macmillan Centre Sunderland Royal Hospital.
- Macmillan Centre South Tyneside Hospital.
- Opening times: 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Find out more:
- Call Sunderland Macmillan Centre on 0191 5410122 or
- Call South Tyneside Macmillan Centre 0191 2024167.
Visit: Macmillan Cancer Support Centres
