Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
Service has Local Offer
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
- Name
- Nicola Neale
- Position
- Manager, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
- Telephone
-
01753 634886
07920503349 - macmillan.information@fhft.nhs.uk
- Website
- Macmillan Cancer Information
Where to go
- Name
- Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
- Address
-
Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Wexham
Slough
Berks - Postcode
- SL2 4HL
- 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.
Other Details
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
Yes
What are the eligibility criteria for your service?
All welcome
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
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
Usually quick and to a high standard
Funding
NHS
Charges
No
Inspection outcomes/quality awards
See above- Macmillan Quality Environment Award
See above- Macmillan Quality Environment Award
Feedback and complaints procedure
as per Frimley Health Trust
as per Frimley Health Trust
How will I know my child will be safe using this service?
Liaison where applicable with specialist nurses
Liaison where applicable with specialist nurses
- Last Updated
- 29/05/2020
Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Slough Family Information Service website and Slough Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations