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Call the Macmillan Support Line
Our service is provided across two hospital sites, Royal Stoke University Hospital (Stoke on Trent) and County Hospital (Stafford), where you will find an easily accessible centre close to the main entrance on each site. We are here to support anyone affected by cancer. We can also support and advise the immediate family network and beyond including teachers, employers, local charities etc. We have a wide range of high quality and up-to-date cancer information materials on display which may be available in other formats such as CDs, Braille, large print or in other languages so please do ask if any of these are more suitable. We believe that information helps you to make choices, it helps you to find the support you need and it can help you regain some control over what is happening to you or those close to you. We can also signpost and, or refer you to various services and charities, both local and national, depending upon your individual needs. We can apply for a one-off grant to help with the extra cost of having cancer as well as blue badges and adult social care assessments on your behalf. You may just want to come and talk through how you are feeling and we have both trained staff and volunteer members who have been affected by cancer or cared for someone with cancer who will listen to you. We also offer the H.O.P.E Self-Management Programme and Health skin and beauty workshops (for patients only). We have a strong partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support since receiving both their support and funding to open our centre in County Hospital, Stafford in 2004 which is why we share the name Macmillan in our title. Please note opening hours Monday to Friday 10.00 - 16.00 for telephone and email support but currently only open for face to face support on Tuesday and Thursday 9.45am - 4.45. If, however, you are making a special journey to visit us, please ring beforehand to make sure the Centre is open and that someone is here to meet you. The centre is currently closed between 1pm - 1.30pm each day.
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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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