Macmillan Telephone Buddies

If you need to talk, we're here to listen. With a weekly call from one of our trained Telephone Buddies, you don't have to face cancer alone.

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.

How it works

  1. You sign up to register your interest.
  2. We'll get in touch to find out what support you need.
  3. We'll find a Telephone Buddy who suits your needs.
  4. You'll get a weekly call from your Telephone Buddy.

You'll receive up to 12 weeks or more of support, or whatever works best for you.

Sign up for weekly telephone support

Providing support

Please provide your details below to sign up to the Telephone Buddy service. We will share the contact details you have provided on the form, along with the information you have provided about your cancer experience, with the buddy we have paired you with. Please confirm below that you are happy for your information to be used in this way.

Your details

Your privacy

We will use your data to fulfil your request. Your buddy will contact you as soon as they can and if there are any delays expected then we will let you know.

We promise to keep your details safe and never sell or swap them with anyone. Our privacy policy explains how we keep this promise. If you change your mind about how we contact you email contact@macmillan.org.uk or call 0300 1000 200.