This section provides information about local services in Newham which could support you if you are suffering from cancer. They are free and easily accessible, if you feel you require support, please feel free to contact them.
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at Newham University Hospital
The Newham Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is located on the ground floor entrance of Newham University Hospital. We offer a free confidential service to anyone living with cancer, their relatives, friends and carers. We can help with: • information and support on all aspects of living with cancer such as cancer treatment and its side-effects • emotional support as often as you need – no referral or appointment required • practical support • information about money worries, including advice on welfare benefits and grant applications • access to local services like support groups, counselling services and exercise programmes The Macmillan Information and Support Service is a drop-in service, there is no need to book. We can also provide information and support over the phone and via email. No referrals are required, simply call or email the Service to access information and support.
We offer:
- Cancer information materials
- Information
- Benefits Advice
- Self Help & Support Groups
- Signposting to other services
- Volunteering activities
- Opening times: 10am-4pm
Find out more:
- Colsum Akanjee-Khan and Maaria Bhatti on 0207 363 8758
- [email protected]
We provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
Everything you see is designed with you in mind. You won’t see a reception desk, or signs on the walls; no name badges or uniforms. There are no clocks either, as we want you to feel you can stay for as long as you need, and come back as often as you like.
We’re here to listen to your concerns and guide you to the right information. You don’t need an appointment – just come in.
We can tell you what you’re entitled to and help with things like parking permits and extra money you may be able to claim.
- Visit us at a centre, just come in, you don’t need an appointment
- Call us: 0300 123 1801
- Email us: [email protected]
