Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service

The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service within United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, and in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, has three hospital-based information centres at Lincoln County Hospital outpatient department, Pilgrim Hospital, Boston main reception and Grantham and District Hospital outpatient department.

The service also provides monthly outreach sessions at John Coupland Hospital, Gainsborough; Johnson Community Hospital, Spalding; Market Rasen Surgery; Boots, Skegness and Holbeach and at the following libraries – Mablethorpe, Louth, Stamford, Sleaford.

Find out when and where the next outreach session is.

The information centres provide a drop-in facility in a non-clinical environment and no appointment or referral is necessary. Visitors are welcome to call in whether they have a cancer diagnosis, are visiting on behalf of a friend or relative, or are worried about cancer. Health and social care professionals can also use the centre as a resource for themselves or for information and support for their patients.

When people visit the centres they can talk through issues and concerns with our staff and trained volunteers. The centres hold booklets, leaflets, DVDs and other sources of information on all issues related to cancer and throughout any stage of the cancer journey. Additional information and signposting advice is available on financial support, work and practical issues, emotional effects, relationships and communication, support groups, travel, or if you are caring for someone with cancer.

Find out about the support groups available to you and your loved ones. To view a PDF you may need to download Adobe Reader.