The Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital is a Specialist Palliative Care Unit for patients in South East Dorset and South West Hampshire. It is run by the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and the core services are met by the Hospital Trust. In 2009 it was awarded ‘Practice Development Unit Status’, making it a Centre of Excellence.

‘Macmillan Caring Locally’ is a Trust operating from offices in the Macmillan Unit, which provides funding to enhance this care, and to provide an attractive, homely environment for patients and their families and visitors. We also provide funds for nursing and medical equipment to improve patient treatment and comfort. Since 1974 we have supported major service developments in palliative care in the local Community; and funded  innovative cancer diagnosis and treatment procedures.

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Virgin London Marathon 2010

We are delighted to announce that amongst the members of our Marathon Team this year are Tracy Gittins who is a member of the Nursing Team at the Macmillan Unit, and Emma Dennison who is one of our Macmillan Unit Volunteers.

We look forward to cheering for them on 25 April.
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The Great South Run 2010

We have secured a number of guaranteed Charity places in the Great South Run, so if you would like to join our team, please contact Neal on 01202 477628 or neal@macmillanlocal.org.

We will supply you with all the necessary race information, a professional Macmillan running vest, and all the tips and advice on training and raising sponsorship. All we ask is that you raise a minimum sponsorship of £250.00.
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Albany Lodge is owned and operated by Macmillan Caring Locally. It is a 20 bedroom hotel situated in Southbourne on the South Coast of England. The hotel is for cancer sufferers and their families or carers.

The hotel has a licensed bar and restaurant, private parking, and a garden. A beach hut on the local beach is available for guest use; and in the Summer months free coach trips take our guests on shopping trips and to local beauty spots.
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