Order our free printed booklets

It is quick, easy and free to order our booklets. Sign up to create your free be.Macmillan account. Log into your account and choose the booklets you want to order. Complete your order and we will send your items in the post.

Read or listen to our booklets online

If you prefer to read or listen to our booklets, you can do this online. Our booklets and resources page lists all of our available booklets, audiobooks and more.

Watch British sign language videos

You can watch our BSL videos about cancer on YouTube. On the Macmillan YouTube page look under Playlists to find out BSL videos.

Find our easy read booklets

Our easy read booklets use simple words and pictures to tell you about cancer. They can be useful if you want information that is easier to understand.

Looking for large print, Braille or another format?

If you would like our information in a different format such as large print or Braille, email us at cancerinformationteam@macmillan.org.uk or call us free on 0800 808 00 00.

GP and community based care

GP stands for general practitioner. This is a doctor who treats general health conditions. GPs usually work in a local centre called a GP practice, GP surgery or medical centre. Your GP practice is often your first and main point of contact for healthcare. They can treat and manage many health problems. If you need more specialised treatment, they can arrange this for you. This is called making a referral.

Urgent and emergency care

This includes: emergency help for life-threatening conditions if you phone 999 advice about urgent health problems if you call 111 (in England, Scotland or Wales) care at an accident and emergency (A&E) department, or other urgent care centre such as a walk-in centre or minor injuries unit.

For some health conditions, you may need advice or treatment from a healthcare professional with specialist training. Depending on the type of specialist care, these teams may be based at a hospital or in the community. When you stay in hospital for specialist treatment, this is called inpatient care. When you have specialist treatment at a clinic, or at home, this is called outpatient care.

Pharmacists, dentists and opticians

Pharmacists give out medicines and give advice about taking medicines. They may also give some medical advice. Dentists help look after your teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth. Opticians help test eyesight. They prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses. Optometrists can also give treatment and advice for some eye health problems, such as eye infections.

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At Macmillan, we understand that you’re dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for cancer patients. That’s why we’re in your corner to help make part of your job more manageable - like accessing high quality education and training resources.

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