Macmillan Delamere Support and Information Centre

General introduction

When you are affected by cancer, having the right kind of support and information, at the right time, is essential. The Macmillan Delamere Support and Information Centre provides up to date cancer information to help people make informed choices about their treatment and care, offering practical advice and solutions for the everyday problems that can arise from living with cancer.

The centre offers timely and accessible information by supporting anyone affected by cancer in terms of addressing their emotional, practical and financial needs. The service aims to support patients from diagnosis, right through treatment and provides support to those living with and beyond cancer.

The service also offers an information and support resource for both secondary care, primary care and community staff, aiming to complement the clinical teams in their delivery of care.

The Macmillan Delamere Support and Information Centre is based at Halton Hospital, Nightingale Building and provides services including:

•    drop in
•    welfare rights 
•    complementary therapies
•    counselling service 
•    goddess class (body image) 
•    trichology 
•    meditation 
•    reiki 
•    hatha yoga 
•    Coffee N Connect Peer Support Group 

All services provided are free of charge and available to patients, carers and immediate family members.

The centre operates from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.  

There is also a member of staff located within Warrington Living Well Hub, located at 26-30 Horsemarket Street, Warrington, WA1 1XL from 9.30am to 4pm every Monday, and from 9.30am to 12pm every Thursday.