Macmillan Support and Information Service news

UCLH cancer services including radiotherapy has been awarded the PIF TICK – the UK’s only assessed quality mark for print and online health and care information.

The Macmillan Support and Information Service celebrates its developments and achievements since opening ten years ago.

Information about the new government support available to help people pay their energy bills.

Self Care week raises awareness of how people can help to manage their health condition well. The UCH Macmillan Support and Information Service is available to support people manage well following a diagnosis of cancer or a blood condition. This article outlines the support available.

UCH Chemotherapy Daycare and the Macmillan Support and Information Service are shortlisted for a Patient Experience Network National Award for the use of data from the Cancer Patient Experience Survey to improve patient experience.

A summary of a twitter chat hosted by the Macmillan Support and Information Service on cancer-related fatigue with advice about to manage it.

On carers week, this week, we're highlighting the support our service provides for people caring for someone who has cancer or a blood condition.

A new physical activity course for University College London Hospital patients affected by cancer or a blood condition.

The Macmillan Support and Information Service have developed an online programme of workshops and videos. These give advice to support people who have cancer or a blood condition to manage well from diagnosis onwards.

Emma, our support and information specialist, gives tips to overcome loneliness.

Nicola, our wig advisor, discusses how she adapted the wig service to offer remote services to patients experiencing hair loss during the pandemic.

Lizzie Burns, our creative specialist, explores how origami can help to calm your mind and reduce stress. Lizzie also discusses how she's adapted her work to offer online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.