Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre

We would like to reassure everyone that we will continue to be at the local cancer information and support centre at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

We are available on the phone, by email and by MS Teams virtual meeting, and in person, if requested.

The only change being that we only meet one person face-to-face if they have pre-booked with us. Our walk-in service is temporarily suspended to protect the health and wellbeing of service users and staff. 

Our working hours are Mon-Thurs, 9am-4pm, and Fri, 9am-2pm.

You can ring our centre on 0118 322 8700 or email macmillan.information@royalberkshire.nhs.uk to book an appointment.

In response to the lockdown, Macmillan Cancer Support has set up new initiatives:

  • SafeFit - online support for physical and mental health
  • Wellbeing coaching

Last updated: 22/07/2021

Experienced staff and trained volunteers can listen to your worries and concerns and offer free, confidential support and advice, whether you have been diagnosed with cancer or you are a family member or carer.

We can also put you in touch with the Macmillan cancer rehabilitation services and refer you to other professional or voluntary organisations where approriate, eg Look Good Feel Better beauty therapy workshops and benefits advisers.

We are able to offer emotional support and practical help to anyone who has cancer, their relatives, friends and carers in a relaxed and confidential environment.

You are welcome to come and browse through our library of resources, including books, CDs and DVDs, on all aspects of cancer, cancer prevention and leading a healthy lifestyle. We also offer guided internet access.

Some of our resouces are available in different languages and braille and are suitable for people with learning difficulties.

Who to contact

Contact Position
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
Telephone
0118 322 8700 0118 322 8700 0808 808 00 00 0808 808 00 00
E-mail
macmillan.information@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Website
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
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Where to go

Name
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre
Address
Berkshire Cancer Centre, Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode
RG1 5AN
Directions to RG1 5AN
Notes

We are situated in the North Block of the Royal Berkshire Hospital in the Berkshire Cancer Centre. If you wish to make an appointment for one-to-one support or talk to us about any cancer-related matter, call, email or write using the given contact details.

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-2pm
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Session Information
Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)

Costs

Details
No cost

Availability

Referral required
No

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This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.

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Family Information Service

fis@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

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localoffer@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

Adult & Carers Support

CSAAdvice.Signposting@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747
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