Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre

The Macmillan Centre provides a safe and welcoming environment for people affected by cancer. It is located on B level at Southampton General Hospital|.

Services for people with cancer, their families, friends and carers include:

• access to support
• an opportunity to talk
• accurate, comprehensive and appropriate information
• directions to other sources of information and support
• help with practical matters
• complementary therapies
• benefits advice
• counselling
• a wig service

The centre also provides a focus for support groups and 'Look Good, Feel Better' sessions.

The centre's facilities include:

• a main drop-in lounge where users can get information and relax
• a library, with a comprehensive information collection and Internet access
• a quiet room for privacy and/or counselling
• two rooms for complementary therapy
• a group activities room for meetings, relaxation and yoga sessions

The service is available to all people affected by cancer on a self-referral basis. You can visit or contact the centre.

It is open between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday ,on a drop-in basis. We offer appointments for complementary therapies, benefits advice, counselling and the wig fitting service.

Facilities are available to professionals, self-help groups, and voluntary and community bodies outside core opening hours.

We provide a relaxed, friendly and confidential environment, our staff and volunteers are here to help, so please drop in and see us!

To find out more, call Jo Reeves or Mary Weavers on (023) 8079 6037.

Email: jo.reeves@suht.swest.nhs.uk| or mary.weavers@suht.swest.nhs.uk|