This is the info stand for Macmillan Cancer Support in Cwmbran library.
There are now similar stands in Blaenavon and Pontypool library.
A spokesperson for the organisation said:
“We provide lots of free information about anything to do with cancer. This includes books, leaflets, CDs and DVDs and some recommended websites. There is also some information to help children who are affected. All this information can be accessed during normal library opening hours.
“We aim to provide a source of support by helping with all the things people affected by cancer want and need. It’s not only the patient who lives with cancer so this support is also available to the carers, families and friends, (and you don’t need to be a Torfaen resident to use the service).
“We will support and listen to people affected by cancer by offering confidential one to one sessions to provide:
Someone to talk to
Help with finding and understanding cancer-related information
Benefits awareness
Sign-posting to other organisations such as self-help support groups
Guided access of IT resources and internet site“These sessions are accessed on a drop in basis as follows:
Cwmbran library
Monday – 9.30am – 4pm
Tuesday – 9.30am – 12noon
Friday – 9am – 4pmBlaenavon library
Tuesday – 2pm – 4pmPontypool library
Thursday – 9.30am – 4pm
“Appointments can be arranged outside of these times.
“To find out more, or if you want to talk to the co-ordinator, Norah Williams, you can ask the library staff for further details or call 01633 647654, or email: macmillan.cwmbran@torfaen.gov.uk“Further information is available at www.macmillan.org.uk
or contact 0808 808 00 00.
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