Cancer Support Centre

How we can help anyone affected by cancer:

• The Lodge is open on a ‘drop-in’ basis, Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm
• The Lodge has a telephone helpline 01803 617521 for those unable to access the centre in person
• The Lodge is a warm, welcoming house, an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of the hospital
• The Lodge offers a wide range of information, freely available, covering such topics as health awareness, reducing your risk of cancer, site specific information, coping at home and support organisations. This information is available in a variety of languages and formats, including books, videos and audio-cassettes
• The Lodge provides a twice weekly 1:1 benefits advice service, please ring to make an appointment
• The Lodge provides 1:1 supportive listening
• The Lodge provides weekly 1:1 psychological support, please ring to make an appointment
• The Lodge provides internet access
• The Lodge provides a monthly genetics clinic, please ring to make an appointment
• The Lodge can apply for Macmillan Cancer Relief patient grants
• The Lodge has access to free holidays and ‘special’ days out for patients and their families
• The Lodge provides beauty and make-up sessions
• The Lodge provides a range of complementary therapies

So, if you have any concerns, about any aspects of cancer, please call in or telephone The Lodge, Cancer Support Centre, you will be most welcome.