Macmillan has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, we're there with all the information, support and guidance they need, to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can.

Macmillan Support Line 

You can phone the Macmillan Support Line for free on 0808 808 0000, chat with us online or send us an email. We offer confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. 

Cancer nurses and information and support advisers are available 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. Money advisers are available Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. 

Interpreter service

We have an interpreter service so you can speak to the Macmillan Support Line team in your language. Just call and tell us, in English, the language you need.  

If you need a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter you can arrange an interpreter by emailing us or using our online chat. Watch a video about our other BSL services.

Macmillan Online Community 

Our Online Community is available 24 hours a day and has dedicated forums for different cancer types and experiences, including forums for friends and family. 

You can also send a question to our experienced professionals. They can help with questions about cancer, money and work, and more. 

Macmillan Buddies

Macmillan Buddies service matches you with a trained volunteer for a weekly telephone or video call. Sign up for support.

Online Hope Programme

Join this free six session online self-management programme, designed to support you to develop techniques and strategies when living with or after cancer. Topics include goal setting, fatigue management, and wellbeing. Sign up today. 

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project 

The Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project offers virtual support for anyone living with cancer in the Deaf community. It also supports their carers, including Deaf people who are supporting a hearing person living with cancer. 

Supporter Care team 

If you would like to talk to someone about fundraising, events or donations for Macmillan, you can call our Supporter Care team on 0300 1000 200 (Monday to Friday 9:30am-4:30pm). Or email the Supporter Care team.