Macmillan Cancer Care Unit

The Macmillan cancer care unit comprises of Lawrence Ward and Galton Day Unit (GDU). It is dedicated to supporting patients diagnosed with cancer and their families.

Lawrence Ward is an inpatient facility; equipped with private rooms and bedded bays designed specifically for our haematology and oncology patients. Galton Day Unit specialises in providing chemotherapy and other specialist oncology treatments and benefits from a dedicated exterior entrance and drop off point. There is a Macmillan Information Centre to support patients, and a tranquil garden space is available to use by patients attending the unit and ward.

We take a holistic, personalised approach to each patient, providing high quality clinical care and supporting patients and their families with advice and information. We signpost to a variety of services aimed at enhancing patients’ overall well-being according to their individual needs.

Clinical support is delivered by consultant oncologists, haematologists and specialist nurses, working alongside a team of administrators and volunteers. The unit is supported by a wide range of Macmillan professionals such as clinical nurse specialists, cancer support workers, social worker, counsellors, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and pharmacists.