Macmillan Cancer support in libraries

For anyone affected by cancer including family members, partners, carers or friends. Come and speak to a member of the Macmillan Cancer Support team at one of our drop-in sessions

  • Mondays from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Portobello Library
  • Tuesdays from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Oxgangs Library
  • Wednesdays, twice a month, from 10am to 2.30pm at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh Cancer Centre
  • Wednesdays from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Drumbrae Library
  • Thursdays from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Craigmillar Library
  • Thursdays from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Leith Library
  • Fridays from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Morningside Library.

Macmillan Cancer Support by phone and email

The Macmillan Support and Information Services is also available over the phone or via email.

A voice messaging service is available on

0131 242 8125. 

Leave a message with your name and number and one of the team will phone you back.

You can also email 

Macmillan.Libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk.

Support and advice are also available by calling Macmillan’s UK-wide support line on

0808 808 0000

The line is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.

Information on cancer and coronavirus is available on the Macmillan website.