Cancer Information and Support Centre
The Cancer Information Support Centre provides information and support for anyone affected by cancer. The service is provided from two Macmillan Information Centres - in Peterlee and Newton Aycliffe,
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Services and resources available:
- Information and support - we offer information and support to the person with a cancer diagnosis, their families and friends
- Advice, information and practical drop-ins provided by fully trained cancer information specialists on a one to one basis. No appointment needed.
- Freephone Helpline – available during office hours, Monday - Friday
- Welfare Rights – the centres have a welfare rights officer designated to work with people living with cancer their families and carers
- Jessica's Headwear service - available to clients who have suffered hair loss through cancer treatments
- De-stress and relaxation - regular sessions available for anyone affected by cancer including family and friends
- The Big Picture - art classes for people affected by cancer - no artistic experience required
- Living With and Beyond Cancer – survivorship advice sessions designed to support people after a diagnosis to lead a full life after treatment has ended
- Bereavement counselling – available only to people living in the Easington area (sessions offered by appointment only)
- Snowdrops breast cancer support group – available in Peterlee only on the 2nd Monday of each month
- Library – selection of books and dvd's available for reference or loan
Contact Details:
Health Improvement Service
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
20 Upper Chare
Castle Dene Shopping Centre
Peterlee
Co Durham
SR8 1BW
Tel: 0800 783 4056
OR
Health Improvement Service
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
Pioneering Care Partnership Centre
Carers Way
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 4SF
Tel: 0808 178 3277