The cost of Macmillan services - Macmillan Cancer
The cost of Macmillan services - Macmillan Cancer
The cost of Macmillan services - Macmillan Cancer
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ooklets and leaflets about cancer and information on financial support. Many centreshave benefits advisers available to help and some <strong>of</strong>fer complementary therapies too.<strong>Macmillan</strong> also funds the design, construction and furnishing <strong>of</strong> hospital and communitybasedcancer information and support centres.In 2011, we reached 305,850 people through our UK network <strong>of</strong> <strong>Macmillan</strong> informationand support centres9<strong>Macmillan</strong> Mobile Information and Support ServicesOur <strong>Macmillan</strong> Mobile Information and Support Services tour the UK throughout the year,<strong>of</strong>fering free, confidential information and support to people in their communities. Anyoneis welcome, whether they have a cancer diagnosis, are visiting on behalf <strong>of</strong> a friend orrelative, or are worried about cancer. <strong>The</strong> <strong>services</strong> are staffed by <strong>Macmillan</strong> cancerinformation and support specialists who can <strong>of</strong>fer a wide range <strong>of</strong> information andsupport tailored to a person’s individual needs.In 2011, our four <strong>Macmillan</strong> Mobile Information and Support Services reached a total <strong>of</strong>51,271 people affected by cancer across England.We do not currently have a Mobile Information and Support Service in Scotland, Wales orNorthern Ireland. Please check if it would be relevant to use this information in any localisedactivity in the Celtic Nations.<strong>Macmillan</strong> Support Line (0808 808 00 00)Our support line is staffed by cancer support specialists. <strong>The</strong>y are here for everyoneaffected by cancer, whatever they need. <strong>The</strong>y can answer questions about cancer typesand treatments, provide practical and financial support to help people live with cancer,and are there if someone just wants to talk.In 2011, we responded to a total <strong>of</strong> 132,354 phone call, emails and letters via the<strong>Macmillan</strong> Support Line, that’s an average <strong>of</strong> over 2,500 per week.<strong>Macmillan</strong> information resources<strong>Macmillan</strong> produces a wide range <strong>of</strong> publications in a range <strong>of</strong> formats specifically forpeople with cancer, their family and friends, and we make these available free <strong>of</strong> chargefor people affected by cancer and the pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and volunteers who work with them.In 2011, we reached 3.1 million people affected by cancer through our <strong>Macmillan</strong>information resources.Questions about living with cancer?Call the <strong>Macmillan</strong> Support Line free on 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk<strong>Macmillan</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle <strong>of</strong> Man (604). A company limited by guarantee.Registered company in England and Wales (2400969) and the Isle <strong>of</strong> Man (4694F). Registered <strong>of</strong>fice: 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ.
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