Stories
Award-winning Macmillan nurse who left school at 15 with no qualifications becomes honorary lecturer at Bangor University
Award-winning Macmillan nurse, Sharon Manning, who left school at 15 with no qualifications becomes honorary lecturer at Bangor University
Supporting patients with coronavirus who are isolated from families and friends
Patients with coronavirus are often admitted with just the clothes they are wearing. Family members are not allowed to visit, and many…
“Cancer can take a lot away. It shouldn’t take your relationships as well.”
In the first of our cancer ‘taboo’ blogs, Julie explains why concerns over sex and intimacy should never be left unspoken.
Information and Support
Webpage to improve knowledge of Cancer Programme in Powys
Powys residents who are living with cancer will be able to find out about an innovative programme called “Improving the Cancer Journey…
Improving the cancer journey in Powys programme
People living with cancer in Powys are being invited to share their experiences through an innovative programme – the first of its…
Questions about cancer? Talk to David
Last month we launched a new cancer information and support pod in Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr. David Watkins has the job…
Fundraising
Thinking of supporting Macmillan? ‘Just go for it!’ says Akeem Griffiths
We asked Macmillan super-supporter Akeem Griffiths why he is getting behind @LeapForMacmillan
Meet our new fundraising group in Bridgend
We may be a teensy bit biased, but we think our Macmillan fundraisers in Wales are just the best! And we are…
Volunteering
Do you like a challenge and want to make a difference to the lives of people living with cancer in the Wrexham area?
The Wrexham Macmillan Support Buddy Service has just celebrated its first anniversary and is now looking for someone to come forward to…
Meet Macmillan neighbour volunteer Paula
Volunteer Paula has been great friend to Macmillan for a number of years and is now pioneering our neighbour role in Presteigne…
Q&A with volunteering services co-ordinator Zoe
As part of Volunteers Week 2018, we wanted to highlight the work of our fabulous Volunteer Services Coordinators, Zoe Thomas for South…
Policy and Public Affairs
Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in the Senedd
At a Macmillan Coffee Morning recently held at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay more than half of the Assembly’s 60 Members enjoyed…
A new report and guidance from Macmillan Cancer Support shows prehabilitation before cancer treatment enables empowerment, resilience and long-term health and well-being
Recently launched in Wales at an event in Cardiff, Macmillan Cancer Support, the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the National Institute…