Welcome to the

Southport Macmillan Centre

About us

We are here at the Southport Macmillan Centre to support anyone affected by cancer, anyway we can. We provide information and support for anyone affected by cancer, either themselves or as a family member/friend supporting someone with cancer. We are now providing Macmillan Information and Support to the residents of West Lancashire. Contact the Centre for more information. No question is too big or too small, so come and join us for a cup of tea and a chat.

There ia on-street parking pay and display outside our building or the nearest car park is the NPC car park on London Street Southport which is 10 minutes’ walk from Southport Train Station and 5 minutes from the bus stops on Lord Street.

We run drop-in sessions at our centre – 10am to 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays. Alternatively, you can phone us on 01704 53302

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Information

Having the right kind of information and support, at the right time, is essential. The Southport Macmillan Centre provides a free, confidential drop-in service for anyone affected by cancer. This includes people who:

• require information about cancer
• have a cancer diagnosis
• are living with the consequences of a cancer diagnosis
• are living with and beyond cancer
• are looking to reduce the risks of cancer
• are a carer, relative or friend of someone with cancer
• are health and social care professionals

How we can help

Staffed by Macmillan information and support staff, Social Prescribing Link Worker – Cancer Specialists (part of your GP Team) and trained volunteers, we are able to provide:
• literature and internet access on all aspects of living with cancer, including work and travel issues
• the opportunity to talk to someone in a friendly environment, and advice on how to access further emotional support eg counselling
• help with accessing financial advice including benefits and support applying for grants
• information about practical help that is available for example onward referrals to Occupational Therapy and Social Services.
• information on living well, physical activity, relaxation and healthy eating
• links with health and social care professionals.

Other Support

We also run a number of support groups at the Southport Macmillan Centre and locally e.g. a Walking Group, Singing Group and Craft Groups. There are also cancer specific support groups locally that we can signpost you to. We also deliver a course called the HOPE Course’ which is a course to support you after cancer treatment and help you feel more like yourself again.

We organise several ‘Health and Wellbeing Events’ each year, in partnership with Southport and Ormskirk Hospital Trust, and Southport and Formby CCG. You can find further information about these on the relevant pages on our website.

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Donations

We are happy to receive donations for the work of the Centre. Cheques should be made to Southport and Formby Cancer Information Centre CIC.

We are an independent not for profit company and all funds will be spent directly for the benefit of Centre users