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Talk to a cancer specialist
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Contact us about fundraising, events or donations
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Contact Macmillan's head office
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Update contact details and preferences
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Share feedback about Macmillan
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Press enquiries
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Questions about jobs or internships at Macmillan
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Contact a Macmillan Cancer Centre
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Find services and events in your area
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Find our offices
Talk to a cancer specialist
If you have a question about cancer, or you just need someone to listen, you can chat to our trained advisors, including cancer information specialist nurses on the Macmillan Support Line. From cancer treatment, to money worries, to feeling down, there is no problem too big or small and we will do whatever it takes to support you.
You might think other people need help more, but you shouldn't let that stop you from contacting us. We are here for everybody living with or affected by cancer and we want to hear from you.
For free, confidential advice from our cancer specialists you can:
- Call the Macmillan Support Line for free on 0808 808 00 00 as it can be easier to discuss diagnosis, treatments or practical support in real time with a specialist.
- You can also chat online with our specialists. When chat is open you will see a 'Chat to us' icon at the bottom right of your screen. Click this to start the service. You will be asked a few questions to direct you to the best service to support you.
- If you would like to send us an email please complete our online form. All emails are answered during opening hours and we will reply within two working days.
However you get in touch we will always help you get support from the relevant service. The opening times for each of our support services are listed below.
Opening times
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Call 0808 808 00 00 or use our online chat to speak to an information and support advisor or cancer information nurse specialist. 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.
- Welfare rights advice, Monday-Friday, 8am to 8pm, Saturday-Sunday, 9am to 5pm.
- Energy advice, Monday-Friday, 8am to 6pm.
- Financial guidance, Monday-Friday, 8am to 6pm.
- Work support service, Monday-Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Common questions about the Macmillan Support Line
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Keeping people safeIt is important that the people who speak to us, and our colleagues on the Macmillan Support Line, feel safe. We have information about unacceptable behaviour when using the Macmillan Support Line.
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Call recording and monitoring
Calls to our Macmillan Support Line are confidential, but may be monitored and recorded for quality and training purposes.
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About our call charges
Calls to Macmillan's Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 are free on all UK landlines and UK mobile phones.
If you are calling from a business phone, you should check with your provider whether there will be a charge for calling numbers starting with 0800 or 0808.
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If you are calling from outside the UK
If you're calling from outside of the UK you can contact us on +44 207 091 2230. We are unable to advise on healthcare systems overseas. Please note that calls to these numbers are not free when made from phones based outside the UK.
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If you are deaf or hard of hearing
You can ask for a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter call to be set up if you need further assistance. You can do this by emailing us or chatting online to arrange a BSL interpreter call to be set up. Or you can have a hearing family member or friend call the support line on your behalf.
Please note, it can take up to 3 working days to arrange a call. This depends on the availability of BSL interpreters and finding a time that suits you. You will need to have access to a laptop or PC, a good internet connection and a webcam. Call 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm, 7 days a week) to find out more about this service.
For non-BSL users, you can chat online with nurses, welfare rights advisers, financial guides and cancer information specialists everyday, from 8am to 8pm.
You can make text relay calls by dialling 18001 followed by 0808 808 00 00. The Relay UK app is also available to download on Google Play or App Store.
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How do I get support if the helpline is closed?
We know that there can be times that you might need information and support when the Macmillan Support Line is closed.
Our Online Community forums is a free place for people living with or affected by cancer to chat about the issues or ask questions. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can find lots of information written by our cancer information team on our website about diagnosis, treatments and the impacts of cancer.
Contact us about fundraising, events or donations
If you would like to talk to someone about fundraising, events, donations, or Direct Debits for Macmillan, you can call our Supporter Care team on 0300 1000 200 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)
Questions about Macmillan's Coffee Morning? Contact the Coffee Morning Team.
Contact Macmillan's head office
For business and sales enquiries, or to contact a Macmillan member of staff, you can call us on 020 7840 7840. You can also email us using our online form.
Update contact details and preferences
If you would like to update your address, or let us know how you would prefer to hear from us, you can call our Supporter Care team on 0300 1000 200 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm) to change your contact preferences. You can also update your details online.
Share feedback about Macmillan
If you have something you want to share with us about our services or activities, we'd love to hear from you. This will help us improve the way we do things and help us be there for people living with cancer in the best way possible. We have information on how to leave a complaint or give feedback.
To share feedback about Macmillan, please fill in our feedback form.
Press enquiries
To contact our press team, you can:
- Call: 020 7840 7821 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- Email: media@macmillan.org.uk
Note: This number is for media enquiries only.
Find out more about how to contact our press office, including regional and local contacts.
Questions about jobs or internships at Macmillan
If you need any help with the application process, you can contact our recruitment team:
- email peopleservices@macmillan.org.uk
- or call 0207 840 7801.
Contact a Macmillan Cancer Centre
Looking for the contact details for your local Macmillan Cancer Centre?