About us
The Macmillan Wellbeing Centre supports anyone over the age of 18 years, who lives in Trafford or is registered with a Trafford GP, who is living with cancer, including their family, friends and carers. We provide a warm, welcoming environment and we have a relaxed and informal approach.
People who use the centre tell us that when they, or someone close, receive a diagnosis of cancer – things that had been certain in their life are thrown into serious doubt. We provide the psychological and emotional support that helps people to build resilience and resourcefulness. Our emphasis is on ‘wellbeing’ enabling people to live as well as possible for as long as possible.
How can we help
We offer complementary therapies and therapeutic groups to help people build their confidence and self-esteem, manage fatigue, learn relaxation and mindfulness techniques. We provide an information area, offering information on many aspects of cancer. People can choose to take away or be guided through the information.
Our services also include supportive counselling. Sometimes we may need help to untangle or thoughts and feelings. Talking to a counsellor, who is trained to listen and help us work through our distress and difficulties, can help. The counselling service also works with those who are bereaved through any cause.
How do I access the service?
People can refer themselves to the centre or be referred, with their permission, by a health or social care professional. An appointment will then be made with a Supportive Care Co-ordinator. Here you can discuss your concerns, choose the centre services you feel will be of most benefit to you, and agree future appointments. Your Supportive Care Co-ordinator will be your personal contact whilst you are receiving support from the centre.
Contact Details
Anyone wishing to contact the centre can do so by dropping-in, telephoning (answerphone outside opening hours) or emailing us. We are open Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Fridays 9am-4.30pm.
Macmillan Wellbeing Centre, Moorside Road, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 5SN
We are located within the grounds of Trafford General Hospital
Telephone: 0161 746 2080
Email: macmillancentretrafford@nhs.net
www.macmillancentretrafford.org