The Cove Macmillan Support Centre
A place for people affected by cancer to come for information and support.
Would you like to talk?
The Cove café is now open for a takeaway service only from 10am-2pm (weekdays) and offers a range of snacks and hot and cold drinks. Outdoor seating is available.
At present, the Cove building is open for booked appointments only so anyone who is affected by cancer (including family members and carers) is welcome to call and arrange an appointment to have a confidential chat with one of our team members.
Our phone lines remain open from 9am – 5.00pm weekdays on 01872 256363 or contact us via email thecove@nhs.net for support and information relating to your cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.
To contact Macmillan Citizen’s Advice for benefits and financial support, please call 01872 256373.
The Macmillan Support Line is open daily (including weekends) from 8am – 8pm on 0808 808 0000 for practical, emotional and financial information and advice.
Visit the Information and Support section on the Macmillan website
The team at The Cove
Nicky works alongside three Macmillan Support Officers, Kerenza, Leigh and Louisa, who are available to meet with you to discuss any problems or concerns that you may have and signpost you to relevant support services, such as Benefits Advice and Look Good Feel Better. We also have a team of fantastic, trained volunteers, some of whom have personal experience of living with cancer.
The team at The Cove
Useful resources for people affected by cancer
- Macmillan website
- Cancer Research UK
- Teenage Cancer Trust
- The cancer pages on NHS Choices
- Penhaligon’s Friends – A Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers.
Peninsular Cancer Alliance Survey, Ethnic Minorities
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