You can find information about cancer support centres in Edinburgh and Livingston on this page.
Edinburgh
The Macmillan Information and Support ‘drop in’ Centre, based at the Western General hospital, Edinburgh, offers a wide range of information on all aspects of cancer to anyone affected by cancer. The service is staffed by an experienced Macmillan health professional and trained, dedicated volunteers.
The centre welcomes all visitors and provides:
- Emotional and practical support, as well as time to talk in a quiet calming environment
- A friendly face and someone to listen
- Information and support from specialist staff to anyone affected by cancer
- Confidential benefits and money advice by specialist Macmillan welfare rights staff
- Complementary therapy treatments
- Guided internet access & links to support groups and other services including: bereavement support and counselling
- A wide range of information available in booklets/leaflets, CD, audio, brail, supporting people with learning difficulties and various languages
- Free access to hot & cold beverages
The centre is located in the Western General Hospital, South Corridor, Crewe Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU. The Centre's opening hours are Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm and late night opening every Thursday evening until 7.30pm
Tel: 0131 537 3907
You can have a look at the centre and find out more about the services offered on the Lothian Hospitals and Travel page.
The Westerhaven Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre, Westerhaven, offers support and information to anyone who has cancer and lives in South-West Edinburgh, their relatives, friends and carers.
With access to:
- information service
- complementary therapies
- counselling
- benefits advice
- drop-in service
The centre is located at Westerhaven, 1 Hailesland Road, Edinburgh, EH14 2QS and is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10.00am and 3.00pm.
Tel: 0131 442 3126
Email: clare.d.westerhave@gmail.com rossi.d.westerhaven@gmail.com
Maggie's Centre, Edinburgh is for anyone affected by cancer. It is a place where people are welcome whenever they need support – from just being diagnosed, or undergoing treatment, to post-treatment, recurrence, end of life or in bereavement.
Family and friends are welcome, as they are often deeply affected by cancer too and can feel just as frightened, vulnerable and uncertain.
The centre is open all day Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and some evenings, so drop in at any time if you want to have a cup of tea and a chat, if you want to learn more about your cancer, or if you just want a quiet somewhere to sit down. There are many services on offer and a timetable of events can be found on the website.
Maggie's is located at The Stables, Western General Hospital
Crewe Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2XU.
Tel: 0131 537 3131
FAIR (the Family and Advice and Information Resource) is an information and advice service for people with learning disabilities, parents, carers and people who work with them in Edinburgh. FAIR produces a range of health materials specifically designed for people with learning disabilities, including information about cancer.
You will find us at 95 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1QG. You can drop in from Tuesday to Friday, but it's best to make an appointment first.
Tel: 0131 662 1962
E-mail: fair@fairadvice.org.uk
The Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project (MECOPP) provides advice and support for black and minority ethnic carers living in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The MECOPP Carers Centre is at 172 Leith Walk,
Edinburgh EH6 5EA. The centre is open Monday to Thursday - 9.15am to 5pm Friday - 9.15am to 4pm.
Tel: 0131 467 2994
0131 467 2996 - Chinese language line
0131 467 2997 - Asian language line
Livingston
The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre is in St. John’s Hospital, Livingston. The centre operates five days per week from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm and offers:
- Specialist palliative day care
- Outpatient appointments
- Carer support
The centre is located on the lower ground floor of St john's Hospital, Howden Road West, Howden, Livingston EH54 6PP.
Tel: 01506 523531 (Answer phone available)
You can have a look at the centre and find out more about the services offered on the Lothian Hospitals and Travel page.
The West Lothian Cancer Information and Support Centre in Livingston offers support and information to anyone who has cancer, their relatives, friends and carers.
With access to:
- support from specialist staff
- a range of information leaflets and booklets
- information about local services and support groups
- guided access to the internet.
The centre is located at Carmondean Connected, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 8PT.
Tel: 01506 777604/2 or 07989 348219