Macmillan is here for you this Christmas

Cancer doesn’t stop at Christmas. Despite the 5-day amnesty in COVID-19 restrictions over the festive period, Christmas is still likely to be very different this year. People living with cancer might feel more lonely and scared over the festive period, unable to see people or do things they would usually do to lift their spirits. They may feel like a burden at a time when we are typically expected to be joyful.

That’s why we want anyone in Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead and surrounding areas who has been affected by cancer to know that we are there for them this Christmas.

The Macmillan Information & Support Centre at Wexham Park Hospital will be open over the festive period Monday-Friday 9am-4pm for support in person, via phone or email, with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Monday 28th December bank holiday and New Year's Day, when the centre will be closed. We can also be reached on 0300 615 4886 and fhft.macmillan.information@nhs.net

Macmillan’s support line is also open today and every day over the holiday season from 8am to 8pm. Anyone affected by cancer can call free on 0808 808 00 00.

Our website (macmillan.org.uk) has lots of information and an option to chat to an expert online. There’s also our online community where people share experiences, ask questions and talk to people who understand what they might be going through.

We believe making someone feel better is the best possible gift at Christmas and that’s why our services will be open for those who need them.

CAROLINE HOLMES AND KAVITA TAILOR Macmillan Information and Support

Officers Wexham Park Hospital