Maggie's
Maggie’s is a charity offering free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends through support Centres built in the grounds of NHS hospitals.
Maggie’s was founded in 1995 by Maggie Keswick Jencks and her husband Charles Jencks. Maggie lived with advanced cancer for two years and during that time she used her knowledge and experience to develop a new type of cancer care. Maggie was determined that people should not “lose the joy of living in the fear of dying”.
Our aim is to make the biggest difference we can for people living with cancer and their family and friends.
Today, there are two million people living with or after cancer in the UK and this figure is steadily rising, with more than 300,000 new diagnoses each year.
To meet this growing need we plan to open more Centres and support more people through the Centres we already have; our ambition for the future is to have a Maggie’s Centre at every specialist NHS cancer hospital across the UK.
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Last updated:
06/12/2018
Services
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Being in a natural environment has been shown to have a positive effect on wellbeing, improving mindfulness and reducing stress levels.
Our gardening group offers the chance to enjoy the gardens at...
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Nordic Walking is a unique form of exercise which uses more than 90% of the body’s muscles and can help to:
Rebuild your confidence and stamina after cancer treatment
Reduce fatigue during and aft...
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Weekly drop in on Mondays.
If you or someone you care for is living with cancer our Benefits Advisors can access help and grants you are entitled to, help you complete forms and also access any add...
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If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
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If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
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Weekly sessions on Tuesdays.
We know that singing as a group can be great fun, but there is also evidence to suggest that singing has a range of physical and emotional health benefits.
With this...
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Weekly group drop in sessions on Thursdays.
This is for anyone who has or has had cancer and their families and friends. It includes various methods of relaxation including meditation and visualisa...
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Maggie’s Online Centre offers free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their family and friends.
Our warm and welcoming online community offers space to find answers ...
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Weekly group drop in sessions on Mondays.
These mindful relaxation classes are for anyone who wants to experience a greater sense of relaxation and well-being in their every day lives. The classes ...
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If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
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Group support is available for people with any type of cancer and their friends and families: before, during or after treatment.
Every group provides an opportunity to talk to other people who are ...
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Weekly group sessions on Tuesdays are tailored to people with cancer and are flexible to suit your own needs. They can also provide a chance to talk to people going through a similar experience to you...
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Weekly workshops on Mondays.
Our Talking Heads workshops are an opportunity for both men and woman to come along and discuss treatment-related hair loss.
If you are already experiencing hair los...
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If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
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Group support is available for people with any type of cancer and their friends and families: before, during or after treatment.
Every group provides an opportunity to talk to other people who are ...
By: Maggie's.
Group support is available for people with any type of cancer and their friends and families: before, during or after treatment.
Every group provides an opportunity to talk to other people who are ...
By: Maggie's.
If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
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Group support is available for people with any type of cancer and their friends and families: before, during or after treatment.
Every group provides an opportunity to talk to other people who are ...
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Getting Started with Cancer Treatment is a weekly workshop for anyone recently diagnosed with cancer and their family and friends.
The workshop will help you understand cancer and the treatments av...
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If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
By: Maggie's.
If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
By: Maggie's.
If you've got questions or worries about cancer, just drop in to the Centre between Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm to speak to a Cancer Support Specialist. Our team are here to listen and to guide you...
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Weekly group drop in sessions on Wednesdays.
Our Knit and Natter group is open to everyone affected by cancer and is an opportunity to relax and simply have a chat and knit away! Our Knit and Natte...
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All sessions are tailored to people with cancer and are flexible to suit your own needs. They can also provide a chance to talk to people going through a similar experience to you.
Evidence shows t...
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Group support is available for people with any type of cancer and their friends and families: before, during or after treatment.
Every group provides an opportunity to talk to other people who are ...
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Weekly group workshops.
Eating well during and after cancer treatment can make a real difference to the way you feel. Our nutrition workshops introduce you to types of food that are particularly g...
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Group support is available for people with any type of cancer and their friends and families: before, during or after treatment.
Every group provides an opportunity to talk to other people who are ...
By: Maggie's.
Weekly group drop in sessions providing practical relaxation exercises to help manage stress and improve wellbeing.
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Living With Secondary Breast Cancer is for anyone with a diagnosis who wishes to speak with others in a similar situation in a relaxed and supported environment.
Guest Speakers will attend the gro...