The Macmillan Information and Support Centres are open for face to face support from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. We can also provide support over the phone or by email. Please do not hesitate to contact us on the number below:
01388 455231
Alternatively, you can email us: cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
The Macmillan Support Line is also available to offer confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. Call 0808 808 00 00 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. For more information and resources visit www.macmilllan.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centres in County Durham and Darlington
We have three Macmillan Information Centres which are located at:
There are also informations point at Chester Le Street and Shotley Bridge Community Hospitals.
Our friendly trained staff and volunteers can help you to get the information and support you need, when you need it. We know that coping with cancer is tough but we'll try to make coping with it a little easier.
Each of our centres offers a confidential, drop-in service and we have quiet, comfortable rooms if you would like to talk to someone in private.
We are here for you if you need to talk things through with someone, and can provide information and advice about a wide range of issues including:
We also offer a headwear service and bra clinics at:
Anyone affected by cancer, or interested knowing more about it can visit or telephone us. We can also help you to search for information on the internet or refer you to other services.
Contact Details
Bishop Auckland Hospital
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AD
Telephone 01388 455230
Darlington Memorial Hospital
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX
Telephone 01325 743008
Chester Le Street Community Hospital (Information Point)
Front Street, Chester le Street, DH3 3AT
Telephone 0191 387 6303
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital (Information Point)
Consett, DH8 0NB
Telephone 01207 594660
University Hospital of North Durham
North Road, Durham, DH1 5TW
Telephone 0191 333 2815
Our email address is cdda-tr.macmillancddft@nhs.net
'I would like to thank all the staff for my treatment and their professionalism.'
Patient, Cardiology Department, Bishop Auckland Hospital