NGS Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital
The Macmillan Information and Support Centre is based in the NGS Macmillan Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and anyone affected by cancer can drop into the centre to meet the staff and volunteers who will help you find the information and support you need. Some services are by appointment only.
All our services are free and include:
Look Good Feel Better skin care and makeup workshops for women. You can book a local workshop online at ww.lgfb.co.uk or ring 01246 516406 or call in the centre. Workshops are also available for mens skin care online booking via www.lgfb.co.uk
Wig Fitting service provided by Trendco on Fridays. To book phone the Trendco office on 0115 947 5316 who will arrange an appointment in the Macmillan centre in Chesterfield. We can also give you a list of additional suppliers.
Head wear free item of head wear for those affected by cancer treatment ring 01246 516406 or call in the centre.
Welfare and benefits service providing help for anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis in financial need. This is a telephone service with some face to face appointments. To arrange to speak with an advisor ring 01246 516406 or call in the centre.
Moving Forward after breast cancer courses can help your recovery when treatment has finished. To book ring 01246 516406 or call in the centre. This service is available online with group sessions in planning for 2023.
Psychology support service for people experiencing problems after diagnosis. Your health professional (nurse specialist or doctor) will refer you to this service if needed.
We have a service for parents or main carer diagnosed with advanced cancer to help them talk with and prepare their children for the future. To organise an appointment either in the centre or on the ward please ring 01246 516406.
You can call in the centre or phone to arrange an appointment with one of the Macmillan information staff to talk through your concerns and needs. We can explain what local and national support is available to help you and this may include counselling services, care provision, support groups, support with a wide range of issues a cancer diagnosis may have had on you and your family.
The Macmillan Information and Support Centre App is an excellent source of information and support which can help you find answers and local information. Download the CMISC App from the Apple/Android store.
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Opening hours
The NGS Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is open Monday to Friday 08.30 -16.30hrs
Phone number
01246 516406 - If you phone out of our opening hours please leave a message and someone will return your call the next working day.
Email
crhft.macmillaninfo@nhs.net
Address
NGS Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
NGS Macmillan Unit
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chesterfield Road
Calow
S44 5BL
Derbyshire
App - The Chesterfield Macmillan Information and Support Centre app.
Download the CMISC App from the Apple/Android store.
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