Macmillan
If you or someone close to you is living with cancer, it can be a difficult and confusing time. There’s bound to be a lot on your mind, and you may find it helpful to talk with someone. That’s why we’re here to help support you, so you don’t have to face it alone.
Macmillan Information and Support Service in Angus Libraries
ANGUSalive Macmillan Information and Support Service
- Based in Libraries across Angus
- During opening hours access to free information booklets
- During weekdays one-to-one support by phone, email or arranged face-to-face appointment
- Drop in support services as per timetable
- Peer Support
| Carnoustie Library | Every Thursday | 13:00 – 14:00 |
| Forfar Library | Every Wednesday | 12:00 – 13:00 |
| Kirriemuir Library | Every Wednesday | 14:00 – 15:00 |
| Montrose Library | Every Tuesday | 11:00 – 13:00 |
Tayside Cancer Support Group
In partnership with Macmillan and Voluntary Action Angus, we host a Cancer Support Groups aimed at improving the Cancer Journey in Tayside.
Every 2 weeks | Wednesday 12-1pm
| Feb | 11th, 25th |
| Mar | 11th, 25th |
| Apr | 8th, 22nd |
Every 2 weeks | Thursday 2-3pm
| Mar | 12th, 26 |
| Apr | 9th |
Every 2 weeks | Wednesday 2-3pm
| Feb | 18th |
| Mar | 4th, 28th |
| Apr | 1st, 15th, 29th |
| May | 13th, 27th |
| Jun | 10th, 24th |
Macmillan Green Room
Macmillan Green Room is a Therapy Room funded by Macmillan and hosted in Forfar Library offering free services in a tranquil location to anyone living with Cancer including:
- Prosthetic Fittings
- Complementary Therapies
Call For Macmillan Volunteers
Are you 18+ with a passion for helping others? Become a Macmillan Volunteer and make a real difference in your community!
- Choose your location: Arbroath, Brechin, or Monifieth Library
- Flexible commitment: Just 4 hours per month, on a schedule that suits you
- No qualifications needed: Just computer literacy and a willingness to learn
- Training provided: On-the-job support and the chance to become a Macmillan Buddy
- Independent role: Mostly lone working with full backing from the Macmillan coordinator
- What you’ll do:
- Host drop-ins and offer guidance
- Signpost to resources
- Run group or 1:1 sessions
- Support fundraising and outreach
- Keep info points up to date