Macmillan Cancer Information Centre
Address:
Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 9HT, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Telephone number:
01772 523709
Website:
Opening Hours
Monday
09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday
09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
09:00 – 16:00
Thursday
09:00 – 16:00
Friday
09:00 – 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Macmillan Cancer Information Centre is not open on Saturday or Sunday and closed on Bank holidays.
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services - Supporting You Through Cancer
, provided by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, offer compassionate, confidential support to anyone affected by cancer. Whether you're living with a diagnosis, recovering from treatment, caring for a loved one, or seeking to reduce your cancer risk, our team is here to help.
Where to Find Macmillan Cancer Information Centre
They operate across three sites:
- Main Centre: Royal Preston Hospital
- Support Pod: Front of Preston Hospital
- Support Pod: Euxton Lane entrance of Chorley Hospital
Each location provides a drop-in service in a relaxed, informal setting, no appointment needed.
What They Offer
The centres are staffed by Macmillan Information and Support Advisors and dedicated volunteers.
They provide:
- Financial support
- Emotional support for patients and families
- Support in caring for someone with cancer
- Support Groups
- Literature on living with cancer
- Private, quiet rooms for one-on-one conversations
- Time to talk and time to listen
- Over-the-phone advice for those unable to visit in person.
They also offer:
- Links to clinical teams
- Access to benefit advice
- Referrals to local and national support groups
- Cancer awareness outreach in GP practices across the area
Who Can Access the Service?
The support is open to:
- People living with a cancer diagnosis
- Those who have completed treatment
- Relatives, carers, and friends
- Health and social care professionals
- Anyone seeking to reduce their cancer risk