About Maggie's

Maggie’s offers the best possible support free to anyone with cancer and their families who walk through their doors. You'll find their centres alongside NHS hospitals and they can also support you online.

The founder of Maggie's, Maggie Keswick Jencks used her own experience of having cancer to create a new type of cancer care. The first Maggie's opened in Edinburgh in 1996, and they now have a network of centres across the UK and some abroad.

How They Can Help

Maggie's centres offer workshops, courses, one-to-one and group support, help people to change the way they live with cancer.

From money worries, stress, managing side effects, preparing for treatment and relationships - Maggie's are there for anyone with cancer and their family and friends, whatever kind of cancer, and whatever stage they’re at.

All of their support is free, and no appointment or referral is needed.

There’s also no time limit on their support, they are there for as long as they are needed. 

The Centres

Every Maggie’s is thoughtfully designed to be calming and welcoming; a place to escape from the clinical environment of the hospital. There are no reception desks and no clocks; instead, they have comfy sofas and plenty of time.

Maggie's centres have large open spaces for group activities and a kitchen table to chat to other people. They also make sure there are plenty of peaceful corners for quiet moments and a chance to gather your thoughts.