Good Hope Hospital 
Rectory Road
Sutton Coldfield B75 7RR 

Opening hours: 10am - 4pm
Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday
Tel: 0121 424 9486

The centre has been open for 10 years and is run by a committed group of trained volunteers.  If you prefer to see a male volunteer, they are available on Mondays.

The centre offers a wide range of information including advice on benefits as well as hats and scarves fitting.

Sandwell Hospital
Courtyard Centre
Lyndon
West Bromwich B71 4HJ

Tel: 0121 507 3792 / 0121 507 3816
Email: cancerinformation@swbh.nhs.uk

The Courtyard Centre based by the main entrance of Sandwell Hospital, offers a wide range of cancer information and support services to patients with cancer, their families and carers. Services are also provided to any individual within the Sandwell and Heart of Birmingham communities seeking information on cancer or related issues.

The centre is run by trained volunteers with support from specialist nurses. Services provided by the Courtyard Centre include a wide range of free information, a lending library, the facility to listen and discuss issues and concerns, wig fitting services, a range of headwear for purchase, as well as links with local community support services, such as welfare and benefits advisors.

Birmingham Central Library
5th Floor 
Chamberlain Square 
Birmingham B5 3HQ

Tel: 0121 663 0007
Email: info@healthexchange.org.uk
Website: www.healthexchange.org.uk


The Macmillan Information and Support Service is led by the Macmillan and Physical Activity Programme Lead, Catherine Fletcher is available on the 1st floor on Thursday afternoons, from 2pm until 4.30pm.

The centre provides free information and support services for anyone affected by cancer. You may have cancer yourself, care for a friend or relative, work as a health care professional or simply want to know more about cancer. The centre is open Monday – Friday between 10am and 4pm when the Health Exchanges' Health Supporters are available to help you find the information and support you need.

The centre can arrange for people with, or affected by, cancer to obtain information about cancer in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There is time to share concerns, or to ask questions and get up to date information. They have a comprehensive range of leaflets, books, audio and video tapes on the subject of cancer, as well as access to the Internet.  The centre will be able to guide you through information materials and websites focusing on cancer and other health-related issues, if you need assistance. However, they also provide face-to-face support; offer a listening ear or signposting to a patient support group in the area.

Please do drop in, or you can phone us for an appointment on 0800 158 3535 or email: info@healthexchange.org.uk.

To contact Macmillan directly please call 0808 808 00 00 or visit the macmillan website

Heartlands Hospital
Main Entrance Bordesley Green
Birmingham B9 5SS

Opening hours: 9.30am - 7.00pm, Monday to Friday
10:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday
Tel: 0121 424 2280

Located next to the reception in the main entrance, the Health Information Centre provides a free information service. The centre is a relaxed and informal space where patients can take time to look for information on a wide range of subjects. Internet searching facilities are also available and they also have a range of services for people with additional needs.

Information about healthy lifestyle choices, medical conditions and treatments are also provided. Details of support and self help groups, along with information on financial support is also available.

Health Information Centre staff will do their best to obtain any further information which is not immediately available in the centre.

Information requests can be made by telephone.

Walsall Palliative Care Centre
Goscote Lane
Walsall WS3 1SJ

Tel: 01922 602610 or 0800 783 9050

Fax: 01922 602611

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Email: cissenquiries@walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk
Website: www.walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk/palliative-care-centre

Walsall Palliative Care Centre is an information and support service for cancer and palliative care patients, their carers, friends and families. This includes an outreach information and support service providing one to one and group support; organising and engaging in cancer awareness, prevention and screening events to increase public awareness of importance of NHS screening programmes and being aware of signs and symptoms of cancer.

Complementary therapy service
The centre offers a range of complementary therapies such as aromatherapy, massage, reflexology and relaxation for patients in the Walsall area.  Evening appointments are available on request. The aim of this service is to offer patients and their carers a range of complementary health interventions in a healthcare setting. For further information contact the Complementary Therapy Team on 01922 44 39 45.

Cancer Centre
Old Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TH

Opening hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
Tel: 0121 371 3537/39

The Patrick Room provides information and support to people with cancer and their families in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It is also a drop in centre which provides a variety of leaflets and books, as well as access to the internet.

The service is delivered by a professional and experienced team, which is supported by trained volunteers. To recieve a cancer diagnosis can be a frightening, even a shocking experience. To be told that a loved one has cancer can be equally distressing. A patient and/or carer may need a lot of information, practical advice and support to be helped through. These needs will vary at different stages, from diagnosis, through treatment and afterwards and the Patrick Room can help give support to patients and their carers throughout each stage of their cancer journey.