Andrew Anderson

Centre Head, Maggie's Edinburgh

I trained as a Registered General Nurse at Queen Margaret College in Edinburgh and worked as an oncology nurse in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre for 10 years. I moved to Maggie's Edinburgh in 2000. I enjoy working in an inspiring place that focuses on supporting people in achieving their emotional wellbeing.

Anne Foster

Benefits Adviser for Edinburgh & Fife

I understand that being diagnosed with cancer is hugely stressful and can be increased by the worry that wages could cease whilst day-to-day living expenses continue.

I have worked at Maggie’s for almost three years. Before this I worked for the Department of Work and Pensions. I had various roles such as benefits processor and adjudicator and, finally, visiting officer in the Pension Service.

Seonaid Green

Information and Support Specialist, Maggie's Edinburgh

I enjoy working with people, and helping them to explore and manage their thoughts and feelings at difficult times in their life. I love the multifaceted approach we take at Maggie's and the flexible way we try to meet individuals needs.

Before joining Maggie's in 2001 I worked for 11 years in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre as a Senior Therapy Radiographer and a Research Radiographer.  I was involved in setting up a fast track palliative treatment service for radiotherapy patients.

Isabel Ryan

Information and Support Specialist, Maggie's Edinburgh

Maggie's embraces what I feel is really important – to offer people touched by cancer information, emotional and psychological support in a safe, comfortable and unhurried space.

After completing a degree in Social Policy and Administration I trained as a registered general nurse at Napier University.  Since qualifying in 1997 I have enjoyed nursing in the specialised area of cancer care.  I have nursed for 5 years in the Hospice setting and have worked as an oncology nurse in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre for three years. I moved to Maggie's in 2005.

Yvonne McIntosh

Cancer Information Support Specialist

It is a privilege to be allowed to enter into others lives at a time that is so difficult. Hearing such honest expression of feeling has made me know that even though you may feel at your worst, it can truly bring out the best in you. I will strive to facilitate that healing, hope and recovery within my role at Maggie’s.

Andy and I trained together at Queen Margaret College and got our first job together in Oncology so it is lovely to be working together again. I feel lucky to be working with such wonderful and skilled staff. I have worked in various units on Oncology for 20 years and feel that all my experiences have led me to be working here identifying with the Maggie’s ethos of care.

Deirdre Carr

Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Maggie's Edinburgh

From the first day I walked into Maggie’s Edinburgh I wanted to work here. The atmosphere of warmth and openness combined with solid professional support was everything I believed a cancer support service should be.

Cancer can throw life into unpredictability, fear and even chaos. The emotional demands it makes on sufferers and their loved ones are difficult. I believe that we all have an untapped wellspring of strength and wisdom to meet the difficult experiences life can hand out, so what at first seems unbearable can become bearable and even meaningful.

As well as my training in clinical psychology I am also a qualified psychotherapist. I have worked in a variety of settings in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland over the past 30 years.

Laurent Haquin

L'art du Chi Teacher, Maggie's Edinburgh

'L'art du chi' method is rooted in the arts of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong. It teaches how to integrate mind and body to awaken and cultivate our vitality (Chi in Chinese). This gentle yet powerful practice is entirely based on direct experience and does not involve any complicated theory or element of competition.

Kellie Anderson

Health Education/Nutrition Sessional Worker, Maggie's Edinburgh and Fife

Diet in relation to cancer is one of the best ways for people to be able to help themselves.  It’s great to discuss with Maggie’s groups the best – and tastiest – ways to get through treatment, and beyond.

I have an MSc in Health Education and have worked as a health writer and a research associate at the University of Edinburgh.

Trish Sully

Art Therapist, Maggie's Edinburgh and Fife

Marion Taylor

Community Fundraiser, Maggie's Edinburgh

Being able to speak to centre users everyday about why they use the centre and the benefit it gives them and being able to help by raising as much funds as I can for Maggie's Edinburgh is the best motivation and reward I can think of.

For the last four years I worked for Cancer Research UK as Area Volunteer Manager covering Argyll and Bute, Stirlingshire and The Highlands – felt like half of Scotland at times!!! Just before I left I was looking after 20 committees and five events called Relay for Life.

Ruby Wood

Volunteer, Maggie's Edinburgh

Jim Clark

Volunteer, Maggie's Edinburgh