Macmillan Telephone Buddies
by Macmillan Cancer Support
Phone service
About our activities / service
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Fundraising Support Centre 89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UQ - 07834 192 217
- pmainn@macmillan.org.uk
- https://www.macmillan.org.uk
| Accessibility details | Fully accessible |
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| Opening hours | 8 am to 8 pm - 7 days per week |
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How a Telephone Buddy helps Going through cancer can be an isolating experience at any time, and especially when social distancing. Our free Telephone Buddy service is here for you. We'll match you with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call. Your volunteer buddy will be a listening ear, ready to talk about how you’re feeling and your support needs during this difficult time. They can also let you know about our services, and all the ways Macmillan can help, to ensure you don't face cancer alone. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/telephone-buddies
| Staff qualifications | The staff are qualified to deliver the services they offer. |
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| Genders | All |
| Age focus |
18 year olds, 19-25 year olds, 26-65 year olds, 65+ year olds
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About the organisation
Douglas Macmillan established the 'Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer' in 1911. Since then, through the funding of the first Macmillan nurse in 1975 and the launch of our integrated phone support service in 2009, we have been established as an expert in cancer care and support. As part of our strategy, we aim to be a strong voice for change that people will listen to. Our history and the expertise we have developed are powerful tools in driving our strategy because they establish our credibility. People and organisations want to work with us, because we are the first they think of when they think about Cancer. Everything we do is to help everyone living with cancer to live life as fully as they can. Our allied health professionals (AHPs), nurses, support specialists and services, work directly with people with cancer, their families and loved ones every day. We also aim to keep cancer at the top of the agenda by influencing others and heightening awareness of the issues involved. We raise money to make all our work possible.
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