Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre (Southern Trust Area)

This service is delivered at: Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road, Portadown, BT63 5QQ

The Macmillan Information and Support Service in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area provides quality and comprehensive information and support, to anyone who has concerns about cancer, including family, friends and carers. Our service supports people and families affected by cancer to access information and services in support of their recovery, health and wellbeing following cancer treatment.

The Macmillan Health and Wellbeing Service aims to support people and families affected by cancer to access information and services in support of their recovery, health and wellbeing following cancer treatment.

We work as a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and the Southern Trust, providing a range of information services, support and activities:

• Leaflets and booklets on all aspects of living with and beyond cancer
• Access to benefits advice and other sources of financial help
• Signposting to local services such as counselling, complementary therapies, physical activity programmes and more • Access to practical help such as transport, help at home and travel insurance
• An opportunity to discuss work related issues such as finding the words to speak to your employer, understanding your rights at work and what resonable adjustments may enable you to remain in or return to work
• Access to support programmes to help you cope with the effects of cancer both during and after treatment e.g. fatigue management workshops
• Signposting to family support services

Finding out that you or someone close to you has cancer can be a difficult and confusing time. The Macmillan Information and Support Service at the Southern trust is here to help you find your best way through – whether you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or you’re a family member, carer or friend. A member of our staff or one of our trained and dedicated volunteers will listen to your worries and concerns and offer free confidential support and advice.

A drop-in service is available at the Macmillan Information and Support Centre located in the main foyer of Craigavon Area Hospital. The centre is open Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm, except bank holidays. People are welcome to call in anytime, during these hours, no appointment necessary.

Contact : Tel: 028 3756 1001 (answer service available) OR Email: macmillaninfosupport@southerntrust.hscni.net