The Macmillan Welfare Rights Partnership provides advice, advocacy and information on welfare benefits and entitlements to people affected by cancer living in Edinburgh.

We provide a free and confidential specialist Welfare Rights service to people living with cancer and to their families. We can advise on a range of issues including benefits, income maximisation. We can also help you with form completion, advocacy and representation at tribunals. Our aim is to strive to ensure that people affected by cancer receive the support and help they need. Office based. Where necessary we can carry out home visits or see customers in other locations such as hospital, hospice etc.

Catchment area:

People who are resident within the City of Edinburgh

Opening times: Monday 9.30am - 2.00pm, Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm, Wednesday 9.30am - 2.00pm, Thursday 9.30 am – 12 noon and Friday 9.30 am – 12 noon.

Find out more:

• Telephone on 0131 200 2360 or 0131 529 5000
• macmillan@edinburgh.gov.uk
• www.edinburgh.gov.uk