Macmillan Information and Support Service, North Cumbria

15/06/2026

Another successful Look Good Feel Better session, 9th June at Eden Valley Hospice. Great make-up demonstration from Sally-Ann including how to draw eyebrows when they have gone. Thank you Joanne for being the radiant and beautiful model.

07/06/2026

Macmillan mighty hike 6th June, approximately 2,500 thousand participants and nearly a million pounds raised. Seeing Macmillan green on the beautiful but challenging Ullswater way for the half and full marathon, was a moving and inspiring sight. Thank you all for taking part, supporting each other and raising much needed funds.

12/05/2026

Today, and every day, we’re celebrating nurses who provide invaluable support for people living with cancer. 💚

Who are you celebrating today? Let us know in the comments! 💬

If you need to talk about your diagnosis and treatment, our experienced cancer nurses are available on our Support Line every day from 8am-8pm, on 0808 808 00 00.

Find out more about our nurses here:

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/international-nurses-day-2026

01/04/2026

Please note that during the refurbishments at West Cumberland Hospital, the MacMillan Drop in Centre continues to operate as normal. We are open every Thursday from 10am to 1pm and available for anyone needing cancer information or support.

30/12/2025

We are delighted to hear that Gary McKee is set to receive an MBE from King Charles III in the New Year's Honours. Thank you for everything you have done for Macmillan, we really appreciate it. You are a true inspiration. Congratulations Gary.

I’ve been informed that I’ll be receiving an MBE from King Charles III in recognition of the fundraising and charity work I’ve been involved in over the years as part of his majesty’s 2025 New Years Honours.

Having raised in excess of £2m over the last 20 years, what’s kept me going hasn’t been awards or recognition, but the people and the charities behind the fundraising.

Seeing the difference it’s made and meeting families, and communities here in West Cumbria who genuinely needed that support.

None of this has ever been a solo effort. Every challenge or fundraiser has only worked because people have backed it, whether that’s volunteering, donating, turning up, sharing posts, or just offering encouragement when things got tough.

Thank you to my family, everyone who’s followed, donated, supported or simply shown an interest over the years. It’s greatly appreciated not only by me but the charities I’ve worked with too.

In a little over two weeks I’ll set off on my 100toLDN challenge, and it would great to have your support once again and hope to see you all following along.

Thank you and Happy New Year to you all.
Gary 🏃🇬🇧

29/12/2025

Due to a change in staffing there will be some changes to the operating times for the Macmillan Information and Support Service provided across North Cumbria. We remain committed to deliver support for anyone affected by cancer and have condensed our face to face appointments to provide consistency during these temporary changes.

The Pod at The Cumberland Infirmary will be open Tuesday to Thursday, supported by our volunteer workforce.
The Thursday Drop in at West Cumberland hospital will continue weekly from 10am to 1pm.
Bookable one to one appointments will be available at Carlisle on a Tuesday and Wednesday and at West Cumberland Hospital on a Thursday afternoon.

Staff can refer to us or patients can still self-refer for support by contacting 01228 814283 and leaving a message, or by emailing us at [email protected]

17/12/2025

Our final Thursday drop in of 2025 tomorrow at West Cumberland Hospital - drop by anytime between 10am and 1pm to access support with our trained staff and volunteers. For anyone affected by cancer. You can find us on Level 3 - follow the signs for the Macmillan Service