Macmillan Buddies
Free weekly telephone, video or face-to-face support for people living with cancer who need companionship or practical encouragement.
Living with cancer can feel lonely even when people care about you. Having someone to check in with regularly can make the journey feel less heavy.
About this service
Macmillan Buddies offers regular one-to-one support for people living with cancer through weekly phone calls, video calls or face-to-face contact where available. For many people, cancer can bring isolation, uncertainty and a need for steady encouragement between appointments or alongside treatment. This service offers human connection, understanding and practical encouragement in a gentle and consistent way. It can be especially valuable for people who would benefit from someone to talk to regularly while navigating the emotional and everyday impact of cancer.
How they can help you
They provide weekly one-to-one support and companionship for people living with cancer.
What to expect
You can contact Macmillan to find out whether Macmillan Buddies is available for you and how support is currently offered.
Who it's for
People in Lincolnshire living with cancer who would benefit from regular companionship and encouragement.
Eligibility
Available to people living with cancer. Contact Macmillan for current service arrangements.
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Available to people living with cancer. Contact Macmillan for current service arrangements.
- Referral requirements
- You can contact this service directly without a referral.
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Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.