Maggie's Edinburgh

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.

Dr Elspeth Salter

Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Maggie's Edinburgh

I feel entirely in tune with the accepting and normalising ethos of Maggie's, together with the promotion and encouragement of resilience in those with cancer and their families and friends.

I have an MA (Hons) Psychology from St Andrews University. I have worked in the NHS in various settings, most recently in NHS Fife Oncology and Palliative care/Older Adult Specialist work.

My previous work and training have given me insight into the value of the humane ways of working in Maggie's, complementing the services in the NHS.

Deirdre Carr

Clinical Psychologist

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