Maggie's

Maggie's is a network of drop-in centres across the United Kingdom, which aim to support anyone affected by cancer, including family and friends of those diagnosed. The centres are managed by the Maggie's charity and are located within the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals.

History[edit | edit source]

Maggie's was founded by Maggie Keswick Jencks and her husband, Charles Jencks. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Maggie Keswick Jencks used her experience to create a blueprint for a new type of care. Maggie's Centres are based around her belief that people should not "lose the joy of living in the fear of dying".

In November 1995, the first Maggie's Centre opened in Edinburgh and was realised by Maggie's friend and former colleague, Richard Murphy. Since then, several more centres have opened across the UK and abroad.

Services[edit | edit source]

Maggie's Centres are intended to complement medical treatment provided by the NHS. They offer free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their families and friends. Support is offered freely to anyone with any type of cancer.

Architecture[edit | edit source]

Each Maggie's Centre is unique, being an architecturally significant building. The centres are designed to be welcoming, uplifting places with qualified professionals on hand to offer an evidence-based core programme of support.

Funding[edit | edit source]

Maggie's is funded by a range of sources including charitable donations and fundraising activities.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

Official website

Maggie's Resources
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