Cancer Support Line
Verified service

The Macmillan Support Line

The support line provides assistance and guidance to those with cancer and those directly impacted by a cancer diagnosis. The patient will receive a call from one of our advisors who assess their needs and offer relevant support options.

  • Support with money worries
  • Energy Advice
  • Welfare Rights
  • Information and support about work
  • Practical support for your patients
  • Support with how your patients are feeling
  • Information about cancer and treatment

 

Please note: It is not possible to get a local Macmillan nurse by referring to the Macmillan Support Line. The Macmillan Support Line includes in its support offer clinical information & support delivered by experienced cancer nurses but does not have contact details for local Macmillan nurses. If you want to refer someone for palliative care, please use your already established local referral routes.

For more information on  cancer types, treatment and all aspects of living with cancer, please visit the links below from the Macmillan Cancer Support website

A-Z of cancer types 

Work and Cancer

Types of treatment: Chemotherapy 

Emotional impact of cancer 

Service statistics
Usually replies in 2 days
84% of referrals accepted
Service access criteria: Please only refer customers over 18, service is for those with cancer, and those caring for people with cancer. Please note: It is not possible to get a local Macmillan nurse by referring to the Macmillan Support Line. The Macmillan Support Line includes in its support offer clinical information & support delivered by experienced cancer nurses but does not have contact details for local Macmillan nurses. If you want to refer someone for palliative care, please use your already established local referral routes.
Categories:
Managing a long-term health condition
Mental health
Additional needs catered for:
N/A
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