Madeleine Wilson from Maggie’s gives a talk to Florence Nightingale Lodge
Following an inspiring talk by Madeleine Wilson at the Florence Nightingale Lodge meeting on the 17th January 2022, at which £200 was donated to Maggie’s to help with their continued support for anyone affected by Cancer. Maggies Centres have since 1993 provided information and advice and spaces for people to meet and share their experiences
in a safe, welcoming environment.
THE NEED FOR MAGGIE’S
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. These people will all face tough questions, exhausting treatment and difficult emotions. Maggie's is there to help these people to take back control when cancer turns their life upside down - supporting them with anything from treatment side effects to money worries. Maggie's is a place that people can walk straight into. You don't need an appointment or a referral and all of our support if free. Our team are here to welcome, to listen and to answer any of the niggling questions that our visitors might have. People can come as often as they need, and their families and friends are welcome too. Maggie's is a place where people can meet others, join a group or just be by themselves with a cup of tea. They can also get help with their finances, or relaxation techniques or stress management or how to eat well and exercise gently. It's place to feel at home and supported and all of our support is free of charge.
THE SUPPORT MAGGIE'S AT THE ROYAL MARSDEN PROVIDES
Maggie's provides a warm and welcoming sanctuary away from the clinical environment of a hospital, providing free practical and emotional support for people with cancer and their families and friends. In the centre visitors can find practical advice about benefits and eating well qualified experts providing emotional support; opportunities to meet other people; and places where you can simply sit with a cup of tea.
Maggie's at the Royal Marsden, designed by Ab Rodgers, opened just over two years ago but has quickly become one of the top three busiest Maggie's centres. The team see on average 100 visitors each day and in 2021 we had around 17,000 visits; three times higher than originally predicted.
Our expert programmes team includes Cancer Support Specialists, a trained Clinical Psychologist and a Benefits Advisor.
Our team of Cancer Support Specialists ensure that everyone who walks through our door feels welcomed and supported, by listening to them and guiding them to the right information so that they can manage their own personal challenges and regain a sense of control. Our Clinical Psychologist offers 1:1 sessions and a range of support groups. These conversations act as a real lifeline for people struggling with mental health during this difficult time. We know that cancer can have a real impact on people's finances, through lost income and increased costs such as heating and travel. Our specialist Benefits Advisors offers guidance to people on the benefits they might be entitled to and help with the application process.
Click here to download more information about Maggie's or visit their website.
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Following an inspiring talk by Madeleine Wilson at the Florence Nightingale Lodge meeting on the 17th January 2022, at which £200 was donated to Maggie’s to help with their continued support for anyone affected by Cancer. Maggies Centres have since 1993 provided information and advice and spaces for people to meet and share their experiences
in a safe, welcoming environment.THE NEED FOR MAGGIE’S
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. These people will all face tough questions, exhausting treatment and difficult emotions. Maggie's is there to help these people to take back control when cancer turns their life upside down - supporting them with anything from treatment side effects to money worries. Maggie's is a place that people can walk straight into. You don't need an appointment or a referral and all of our support if free. Our team are here to welcome, to listen and to answer any of the niggling questions that our visitors might have. People can come as often as they need, and their families and friends are welcome too. Maggie's is a place where people can meet others, join a group or just be by themselves with a cup of tea. They can also get help with their finances, or relaxation techniques or stress management or how to eat well and exercise gently. It's place to feel at home and supported and all of our support is free of charge.
The past 18 months have been difficult for everyone. We all know how hard it is to live with cancer, and it has become so much harder as Covid hit the country and we went through periods of lock down. From the point of diagnosis onwards, people can feel stress, fear, and anxiety but with Covid they also faced a threefold psychological blow; the trauma of diagnosis on your own, the fear of treatment delays with possible worse outcomes and the stress of isolation which, if left unsupported, can be absolutely devastating - Dame Laura Lee, CEO of Maggie's
THE SUPPORT MAGGIE'S AT THE ROYAL MARSDEN PROVIDES
Maggie's provides a warm and welcoming sanctuary away from the clinical environment of a hospital, providing free practical and emotional support for people with cancer and their families and friends. In the centre visitors can find practical advice about benefits and eating well qualified experts providing emotional support; opportunities to meet other people; and places where you can simply sit with a cup of tea.
Maggie's at the Royal Marsden, designed by Ab Rodgers, opened just over two years ago but has quickly become one of the top three busiest Maggie's centres. The team see on average 100 visitors each day and in 2021 we had around 17,000 visits; three times higher than originally predicted.
Our expert programmes team includes Cancer Support Specialists, a trained Clinical Psychologist and a Benefits Advisor.
Our team of Cancer Support Specialists ensure that everyone who walks through our door feels welcomed and supported, by listening to them and guiding them to the right information so that they can manage their own personal challenges and regain a sense of control. Our Clinical Psychologist offers 1:1 sessions and a range of support groups. These conversations act as a real lifeline for people struggling with mental health during this difficult time. We know that cancer can have a real impact on people's finances, through lost income and increased costs such as heating and travel. Our specialist Benefits Advisors offers guidance to people on the benefits they might be entitled to and help with the application process.
The ground-breaking model of cancer support pioneered by Maggie's has been developed to meet the practical, emotional
and social needs of people with cancer. With new diagnoses rising by 3% each year, there is a growing need for Maggie's
Centre's and the evidence-based support they offer people during diagnosis, treatments and survivorship - Sean Duffy, National Clinical Director for Cancer, England
Click here to download more information about Maggie's or visit their website.
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