Macmillan Cancer Support and Information Centre

(Formerly The Lymes)

Meet The Staff

 

Linda Hough is a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Officer and joined the Centre in June 2008. She previously worked in our Oncology Department for 9 years as a Medical Secretary to a Consultant Clinical Oncologist. During this time she gained a wealth of experience in the understanding of cancer, its treatments and the effects of a cancer diagnosis on the whole family. Linda has recently graduated with a BSc (Honors) Degree in Health and Social Care from The Open University. Prior to this she was a Residential Social Worker (Education) at a school for primary aged children with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties during which time she was awarded a Diploma in Welfare Studies. Linda’s career in health and social care began as a student nurse but unfortunately was unable to complete her professional training due to ill health. She is currently studying for a Diploma in Psychotherapeutics with Derby University and plans to begin her Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Skills and Studies in October as part of her professional training in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy.

 

We have also recently been joined by 2 volunteers, Helen Hammond and Arnold Johnstone, who are both welcome additions to our team. Their role is largely clerical, helping us to maintain stocks of information and helping with displays and promotions, both within the Centre and on the various wards and departments throughout the Trust.