Cancer information and support services
Having tests for cancer and going through treatment can be a stressful and overwhelming experience for patients and those close to them. Our cancer information & support services are located at each of our hospitals, and anybody affected by cancer can make contact.
You can speak to a specialist cancer nurse or trained volunteer, we can offer emotional support, help with relationship & family issues, practical help, healthy eating and exercise advise, complementary therapy, welfare benefits and employment support as well as clinical teams, we work very closely with the clinical cancer teams.
Macmillan Information Pod – Basildon Hospital
Located in the outpatients department and available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
This info pod is currently not manned, please call 01268 524900 ext. 3250/1239 or email mse.cancer.support@nhs.net.
Macmillan Information Pod – Broomfield Hospital
Located in the atrium, the info pod is temporarily closed.
Please contact the Macmillan Information Centre at Southend Hospital on 0300 443 3034 or email mse.macmillan.centre@southend.nhs.uk.
Macmillan Information Centre at Southend Hospital
Located on the ground floor of the Tower Block, open Monday to Friday between 9amm and 4pm. Contact them on 0300 443 3034 or email mse.macmillan.centre@nhs.net.
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Essex Macmillan Welfare Benefits Advice Service
We know going through cancer treatment can lead to a dramatic cut in income. There is an excellent welfare benefits service across Essex. You can self-refer via macmillan (citizensadviceessex.org.uk) or call 0300 3730952.
If you are unsure where to start, please call one of the information and support services.