Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is based at the main entrance to Wexham Park Hospital.
The Centre offers a drop in service or appointments and is staffed by a Macmillan cancer information manager, a Macmillan information assistant, and several trained volunteers and we are open most weekdays.
How we can help:
- We have a range of written information about all aspects of cancer from Macmillan Cancer Support and all the major cancer charities
- We have audio, video and easy to read information and access to many translated leaflets
- We can listen to your concerns and help you to find the information or support that you need
- We can give you details about support groups or local wellbeing programmes or other organisations that may be helpful depending upon your needs
- We can help with filling in forms for financial help and refer you to our specialist Macmillan advisors if needed.
- We can communicate with your key worker (usually your cancer clinical nurse specialist, CNS) or others involved with your care as necessary
- We can help with communication between members of your family or other members or your care team (your GP, social worker or community nurse) if required or requested.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0300 615 4886 0300 615 4886
- fhft.macmillan.information@nhs.net
- Website
- Macmillan Cancer Information
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Name
- Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
- Address
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Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Wexham
Slough
Berks - Postcode
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SL2 4HL
Find SL2 4HL on a map - Notes
We have a range of information booklets and leaflets about all aspects of cancer and local support as well as information about other long term condiditons.
Time/date details
- When is it on
- 4 days a week:Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Session information
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Some outreach and telephone support available out of hours
Monday Appointments only for Finance Support with Macmillan Advisors
Availability
- Other notes
We can help visitors with enquiries about other long term conditions.
Local Offer
- Description
We can visit local community groups to help raise awareness of cancer issues and the support available locally
- Contact name
- Nicola Neale
- Contact telephone
- 07920503349
- Contact email
- nicolaneale1@nhs.net, fhft.macmillan.information@nhs.net
Extended Local Offer Response
- Is your service accessible?
Yes
- What are the eligibility criteria for your service?
All welcome
- How are referrals/applications made to your service?
Drop in or by appointment or by referral from clinical team. No formal referral needed
- What is your service standard for responding to referrals/accessing services?
Usually quick and to a high standard
- Funding
- NHS
- Charges
- No
- Inspection outcomes/quality awards
See above- Macmillan Quality Environment Award
- Feedback and complaints procedure
as per Frimley Health Trust
- How will I know my child will be safe using this service?
Liaison where applicable with specialist nurses
Last updated
Last updated - .
Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers. Slough Information and Services Guide and Slough Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommend that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), OFSTED and CQC registrations.