Our Services A - Z - Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services

About the service

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Services provide support to anyone affected by cancer across Mersey & West Lancashire. The Services provide a free and confidential service and have staff & volunteers who can support you with emotional, practical, and financial issues.

  • Require information about cancer 
  • Have a cancer diagnosis 
  • Are living with the consequence of a cancer diagnosis
  • Have survived cancer 
  • Are aiming to reduce the risks of cancer 
  • Are a carer, relative or friend supporting someone with cancer 
  • Are health and social care professionals 

Information on all aspects of living with cancer 

  • The opportunity to discuss treatments, side effects and other cancer related issues 
  • Information and support both face-to-face and over the phone 
  • Access to a private consultation room where you can speak to someone confidentially
  • Links to hospital, community and primary care teams 
  • Links to charities and statutory agencies
  • Links to national and local support services and groups 
  • Signposting and referrals to services 
  • Access to  benefits advice, counselling and complementary therapies.
  • Access to a range of support groups

West Lancs Residents

The West Lancs Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is now open.

Address: First Floor, The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6NL

Open Monday to Thursday 09.00am –12.00pm. Closed Bank Holidays. No appointment necessary.

Website: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust STHK | Our Services

Southport & Formby Residents

The Southport Information and Support Centre also provides a specialist cancer navigator service. Drop in available 10.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Closed Bank Holidays

 29, Wright Street, Southport PR9 0TL.

 

Page last updated on 05th February 2026

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