Macmillan cancer information and support service

The service is based at The County Hospital, within the Macmillan Renton Unit.

Who we are

Macmillan Cancer Support and Wye Valley NHS Trust have worked together to develop the Macmillan Cancer information and support service in the Macmillan Renton Unit.

We offer people affected by cancer access to good quality, comprehensive and appropriate information and support. You may have cancer yourself, care for a friend or relative, work as a health professional, or simply want to know more about cancer.

The service is staffed by a Cancer Information and Support Service Facilitator - please see below.

Welcome to the Macmillan Information and Support Service at Hereford County Hospital, located within the Macmillan Renton Unit

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Rachael Manacchini-Godfrey and I am the
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service (MCISS) Facilitator. 

Together with the cancer support workers team, we support cancer patients and their families and friends, and healthcare professionals caring for cancer patients.

I hope you find the information on this page useful and please do contact me if you have any questions - 01432 355444 ext 5459 or email: Hereford.cancerinfoandsupport@nhs.net

What we offer

We provide free information, support and practical advice for anyone affected by cancer. We can offer you:

• Confidential one-to-one support
• Information on all aspects of living with cancer such as site specific diagnosis, treatments and coping with side effects
• Access to information on diet and nutrition, physical and mental wellbeing
• Signposting to relevant local and national support groups, cancer charities and wellbeing sessions

Some of our resources are available in different languages and formats, and are suitable for people with special needs.

What people ask

• How can I learn more about the type of cancer I have?
• Who can I speak to about financial advice?
• How can I help someone who has cancer?
• Where can I go to talk with someone about my feelings?
• I am finishing treatment - what happens now?

Just drop in

If you have any concerns about cancer then please drop by for a chat; you don't need to make an appointment. We are here to help from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays).

If you can't visit the Macmillan Renton Unit please telephone or email us: 01432 355444 ext 5459 or email hereford.cancerinfoandsupport@nhs.net

Useful Links

Macmillan Cancer Support - or telephone 0808 808 0000
Carers Support

Complementary Therapies for Cancer Patients

Yeleni Support Centre

The Bracken Trust | Supporting People Affected By Cancer in Powys

Signposting to other wellbeing organisations is possible. Please discuss what you are looking for with the Cancer Information and Support Service Facilitator.

Local Support Groups 

• Hereford All Cancer Support Group - all meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month from 10am to 12pm at the Salvation Army Church and Community Centre, Canonmoor St, Hereford HR4 9JJ. For details or to book on events phone 01432 342 342 or email allcancersg@gmail.com
  
  
• Ross on Wye Cancer Group - for anyone affected by cancer. Meets every third Tuesday in the month to chat over a cuppa.  Visit Ross on Wye Cancer Group Facebook page for more information. Phone 07501 211779 or email rossonwyecancergroup@gmail.com 
  
  
• Ludlow Cancer Support Group meets fortnightly in the Parish Centre in St Peter’s Church in Henley Road, Ludlow. Meetings run from 11 am to 12.45 pm. Refreshments are free with a simple lunch, costing £2 offered at the end. Phone 01584 875438 or email rosemary.wood3gmail.com  

The Cancer Information and Support Service Facilitator can signpost to site specific cancer support groups. Please discuss what you are looking for with the Cancer Information and Support Service Facilitator.

Support for children when family member has cancer

Hope Support Services

Hope Support Services, based in Ross-on-Wye supports young people aged 5 to 25 when a close family member is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness such as cancer, Covid 19 or other disease. 

Please phone 01989 566317 or email help@hopesupport.org.uk

Riprap

Riprap is developed especially for teenagers who have a parent with cancer.