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Call the Macmillan Support Line
Macmillan Cancer Support and the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust work together to bring you the Macmillan Information and Support Service. Our friendly Macmillan team and trained volunteers are here to help you. If you have cancer yourself, care for a friend or relative, work as a health professional or want to know more about cancer, we are here for you. We know that cancer can turn your life upside down, but you are more than your diagnosis. We treat you as a person and offer you a calming and confidential space to receive one-to-one support. You can access our drop-in services without a referral or appointment. If you are making a special journey to see us, we suggest you book an appointment. You can phone, email or text us. Some of the ways in which we can help you are: Access to a wide range This can be in many different formats including other languages A confidential listening ear with a member of the team Finance support, advice on grants and referrals to other services such as the Macmillan Welfare Rights Team Information about other support and These include healthy lifestyle, local and national support groups, physical and emotional concerns Free tea or coffee in a calm space. You can escape the hustle and bustle of the hospital around appointments times or whilst waiting for someone. The centres opening times are as follows, please note we are closed during weekends and bank holidays:
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You can phone the Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00. We offer confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we’ll listen. If you would like to talk to someone in a language other than English, we also offer an interpreter service for our Macmillan Support Line.
Find out how our money advisers can help you access benefits you may be entitled to if you are living with cancer or supporting someone with cancer. You can call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00.
A cancer diagnosis can have many financial implications. Here you can find frequently asked questions about claiming benefits, getting help with living costs and managing your finances if you're impacted by cancer. We are here for you if you have questions about cancer, managing money or you need emotional support. Just call 0800 808 00 00.
Our local cancer support search in partnership with the Cancer Care Map is here to help. Whether you are looking for support with being diagnosed or help with how you are feeling.
The Macmillan Online Community is a free online place for people living with or who are affected by cancer to chat about the issues affecting them.
Our free Macmillan Buddy service is here for you. We'll match you with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call. How it works > 1. You sign up to register your interest. 2. We'll get in touch to find out what support you need. 3. We'll find a Macmillan Buddy who suits your needs. 4. You'll get a weekly telephone or video call
With Macmillan's Free Will Service, you can have your will written for free by one of our trusted will writing partners or solicitors. You can leave a gift in your will with Macmillan, but this is optional.
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