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Call the Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Cancer Support centre operates across the Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. At Shrewsbury Hospital the service is located at the Hamar Centre for Emotional support and Emotional support. At the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, the service is located at the end of Therapies department. The service is staffed by Macmillan professionals and supported by trained volunteers. The centre supports anyone affected by cancer. It stocks a range information material related to cancer, emotional support using a dedicated quiet room, a directory of local support services, signposting and referral to the most relevant service to meet your needs. It is a safe and confidential environment. If you have a cancer diagnosis, are worried about cancer, or visiting as friend or relative we can provide you with support that spans the cancer journey, including pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and treatments, living with and beyond cancer, palliative and end of life care. We have access to on-site support if you are worried about the financial impact of cancer through the Macmillan Welfare Rights Service, Emotional support on-site for cancer patients only, wig fitted service by appointment and a range of support groups delivered at the Hamar Centre and in the community. If you need someone local to talk too who understands, we can give you the time you need to talk, we listen. Drop -In, Telephone or email, being affected by a cancer diagnosis can impact so many areas of life and we are here for you. (The Princess Royal Hospital Macmillan Support Centre will be closed in November due a extending and updating the environment. We look forward to welcoming you to the service in 2023. Please do not drop- in you can still call or email the Telford team. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Shrewsbury Macmillan Centre is stilll open)
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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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