Charities & Voluntary Organisations Shrewsbury
Call the Macmillan Support Line
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You can phone the Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00. We offer confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, we’ll listen. If you would like to talk to someone in a language other than English, we also offer an interpreter service for our Macmillan Support Line.
Find out how our money advisers can help you access benefits you may be entitled to if you are living with cancer or supporting someone with cancer. You can call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00.
Link: Money advice
We know people are worried about money and that cancer can be tough on your finances. Find out what support is available to help with the cost of living. We are here for you if you have questions about cancer, managing money or you need emotional support. Just call 0800 808 00 00.
Our local cancer support search in partnership with the Cancer Care Map is here to help. Whether you are looking for support with being diagnosed or help with how you are feeling.
The Macmillan Online Community is a free online place for people living with or who are affected by cancer to chat about the issues affecting them.
Our free Macmillan 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. 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 Macmillan Buddy who suits your needs. 4. You'll get a weekly telephone or video call
With Macmillan's Free Will Service, you can have your will written for free by one of our trusted will writing partners or solicitors. You can leave a gift in your will with Macmillan, but this is optional.
There are so many ways to get involved. Whether it's minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give really does matter.
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