Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and campaign for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all.

 We can all help.

For many people affected by cancer, a Macmillan nurse is one of the first things they think of. Macmillan nurses have a name as a valued and trusted source of expert information, advice and support - free of charge. But not everybody knows exactly what they do - or how to get one.

There are many types of Macmillan nurse and they work in every area of care, from individual cancer types to paediatrics to chemotherapy.

All Macmillan nurses are registered nurses with at least five years' experience, including two or more years in cancer or palliative care. They also complete specialist courses in managing pain and other symptoms, and in psychological support.

They are available in most areas of the country, and your GP can help you get an appointment. If this is proving difficult because there is not a Macmillan service in your local area, you can be referred to alternative specialist services. If you need help in other ways, our Cancer Line  can assist you.

Macmillan nurses are usually employed by the NHS and their posts are funded by Macmillan for a set time, commonly the first three years. After that time, the long-term funding is taken up by the NHS or other partner organisations.

The nurses work in NHS hospitals and the community, but are not usually associated with private health care. They do not undertake routine nursing tasks, but if you need this kind of support, there are many other kinds of nurse that can help.

Macmillan offers a range of support for the emotional and practical impacts of living with cancer, for yourself, your family and friends.

From giving you someone to talk to, providing information about what to expect or what financial help is available, through to cancer support groups, we are here to help.

We have recently merged with Cancerbackup. This will ensure you receive the best cancer information and support in the UK.

Fundraising.

If you or your company would like to arrange an event in support of Macmillian please let us know and we will support your fundraising as much as we can. 

We have offices in Wolverhampton and birmingham.

To contact the birmingham office please call  0121 7426393

The address is: Macmillan cancer support, Birmingham fundrasing office, 2md floor, Delta view, Birmingham, B26 3PG

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