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There are many local and national charities, including Macmillan, that offer practical, emotional and specialist support in person, by telephone and online.
Use the list below to find an organisation that may be able to help. Please be aware that contact details and services can change, so check the organisation’s website for the latest information.
Need help finding the right service? Call the Macmillan Support Line free on 0808 808 00 00 or use Macmillan’s local support search.
A
Anthony Nolan
Support relating to stem cell transplants and blood cancer.
Telephone: 0303 303 0303
B
Barnsley Hospice
Local specialist palliative care and support for patients and those close to them.
Telephone: 01226 244 244
Bowel Cancer UK
Information and online support for people affected by bowel cancer. Please note that this number is for general enquiries and is not a telephone helpline.
General enquiries: 020 7940 1760
The Brain Tumour Charity
Information and support for people affected by a brain tumour.
Telephone: 0808 800 0004
Breast Cancer Now
Information and support for people affected by breast cancer.
Telephone: 0808 800 6000
C
Cancer Care Map
An online directory for finding cancer support services locally and nationally.
Telephone: No direct telephone number
Cancer Research UK
Cancer information from specialist nurses.
Telephone: 0808 800 4040
Children with Cancer UK
Support and information for children and families affected by cancer.
Telephone: 0800 222 9000
E
The Eve Appeal
Information and support relating to gynaecological cancers.
Telephone: 0808 802 0019
G
GO Girls
Online support and information for people affected by gynaecological cancer.
Telephone: 01305 255719
K
Kidney Cancer UK
Information and support for people affected by kidney cancer.
Support Line: 0800 002 9002
L
Leukaemia Care
Information, advice and support for people affected by leukaemia.
Telephone: 08088 010 444
Leukaemia UK
Information and support relating to leukaemia and other blood cancers.
Telephone: 020 8189 9878
Lymphoma Action
Information and support for people affected by lymphoma.
Telephone: 0808 808 5555
M
Macmillan Cancer Support
Cancer information, emotional support, practical guidance and help with money and work.
Telephone: 0808 808 00 00
Maggie’s
Free practical and emotional support for people with cancer and their families.
Telephone: 0300 123 1801
Marie Curie
Support for people living with terminal illness and those close to them.
Telephone: 0800 090 2309
Melanoma Focus
Information and support for people affected by melanoma.
Telephone: 0808 801 0777
Myeloma UK
Information and support for people affected by myeloma.
Telephone: 0800 980 3332
O
Ovacome
Support and information for anyone affected by ovarian cancer.
Telephone: 0800 008 7054
Ovarian Cancer Action
Information and research relating to ovarian cancer.
Telephone: 020 7380 1730
P
Pancreatic Cancer UK
Specialist information and support for people affected by pancreatic cancer.
Telephone: 0808 801 0707
Penny Brohn UK
Free wellbeing support for people living with cancer.
Telephone: 0303 3000 118
Prostate Cancer UK
Information and specialist nurse support for people affected by prostate cancer.
Telephone: 0800 074 8383
R
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Information and support for people affected by lung cancer.
Lung Cancer Helpline: 0800 358 7200
S
Sarcoma UK
Information and specialist support for people affected by sarcoma.
Telephone: 0808 801 0401
Shine Cancer Support
Support for adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s living with and beyond cancer.
Telephone: 07804 479413
The Swallows Head & Neck Cancer Support Charity
Support for people affected by head and neck cancer.
Telephone: 07504 725059
T
Target Ovarian Cancer
Information and nurse-led support relating to ovarian cancer.
Telephone: 0808 802 6000
Teenage Cancer Trust
Information and support for young people with cancer. This contact service does not provide clinical advice.
Contact number: 020 7612 0370
The Little Princess Trust
Provides real-hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair.
Wig requests: 01432 760 060
W
Weston Park Cancer Charity
Practical, emotional and financial support for people affected by cancer.
Telephone: 0114 553 3330
Willow Foundation
Special days for seriously ill young adults.
Telephone: 01707 259777
Y
Young Lives vs Cancer
Practical, emotional and financial support for children and young people with cancer.
Telephone: 0300 303 5220
Contact details checked: 29 September 2026.
Contact details and opening hours may change, so please check the charity website for the latest information.
Important:
These organisations are not emergency services. If someone needs urgent medical help, contact their clinical team, NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.