Local Support - Community
Maggie's Northampton
Maggie's is located in the Diana Russell Building on the Billing Road Entrance of Northampton General Hospital. Maggie's provides free practical, emotional and psychological support to people who are living with cancer, as well as their family and friends.
Blue Badge Assistance
Northamptonshire Central Library and other libraries within the Northamptonshire library system offer assistance with Blue Badge applications and renewals. Library staff can help with the online application process and provide guidance, by appointment only. Contact Northamptonshire Central Library or your local library to schedule an appointment for Blue Badge assistance.
Citizens Advice - Community Help & Information Point Services (CHIPs)
Our CHIP service is free and located in places such as libraries, voluntary organisations and community centres. You DO NOT need an appointment to visit a CHIP. CHIPs are staffed by our friendly and trained CHIP team. They'll help you find the information you need, to resolve your problem. Website: www.cawnac.org.uk
Primary Care Cancer Champions
Over 70% of Doctors Surgeries in Northamptonshire have a Primary Care Cancer Champion, they offer local cancer information & support such as:
- Information booklets and signposting to local support groups
- Face-to-face or phone support for those affected by cancer
- A listening ear and advocate
Contact your Doctors Surgery to find out if they have a Primary Care Cancer Champion or contact your Local Macmillan Information and Support Centre to find out more.