Macmillan Cancer Support has been helping people living with cancer for over 100 years. From the moment someone is diagnosed, Macmillan is there to provide information, support, and guidance to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as possible.
How Macmillan Helps:
- Support is available at every stage of the cancer experience, including emotional, practical, and financial help.
- Information and Advice: Access expert cancer information nurse specialists via the Macmillan Support Line, online chat, and email.
- Emotional and Practical Support: Help with relationships, jobs, finances, and wellbeing, tailored to individual needs.
- Local Support: Find your nearest Macmillan Cancer Support Centre and other services using the local services search.
- Advocacy and Policy: Macmillan campaigns and influences cancer policy across the UK to improve care and support for everyone, regardless of where they live.
- Support for Healthcare Professionals: Resources, tools, and training for professionals to better support people living with cancer.
- Workplace Support: Macmillan at Work provides training and resources for employers to support staff affected by cancer.
- Research and Innovation: Macmillan invests in research and pioneering ideas to improve quality of life for people with cancer.
Impact in 2024:
- Helped 2.4 million people affected by cancer
- Macmillan nurses and support workers reached approximately 700,000 people
- Over 100,000 volunteer hours contributed
- Raised £239.7 million, 98% of total income
Accessing Support: The Macmillan Support Line is available 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, offering confidential support for people living with cancer and their loved ones. Support is also available for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or need help in another language.
All services are free of charge.
Support is available to anyone affected by cancer, including patients, carers, and loved ones. Services are free and accessible nationally. Support is available via phone, online chat, email, and local centres. Accessibility support is provided for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or need help in another language.