Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillian Buddies

Free

Macmillan Buddies Service is a volunteer-led emotional support service for people living with cancer. It matches individuals affected by cancer with trained volunteer “buddies” who provide regular weekly phone, video, or sometimes face-to-face conversations. The service offers a safe, confidential space to talk about feelings, worries, and everyday experiences of living with cancer, helping reduce emotional distress, loneliness, and isolation during diagnosis, treatment, or recovery.

  • Befriending
  • Cancer
  • Isolation
  • Loneliness
  • Mental health
  • Physical health conditions
  • Volunteering opportunities
Visit Macmillan Cancer Support

Pricing

Free to use

Free to use.

Eligibility

Open to all

No eligibility criteria are recorded for this service. Contact the service if you are not sure it is for you.

Location

Contact information

Contact numbers
Opening hours
  • Monday08:00 - 20:00
  • Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
  • Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
  • Thursday08:00 - 20:00
  • Friday08:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday08:00 - 20:00
  • Sunday08:00 - 20:00

8am–8pm, 7 days a week (support line)