Cancer Charities and Support Centres

Charities play an important role in supporting people living with cancer and their families across Greater Manchester. They provide emotional, practical and social support, helping people find the information, services and connections they need throughout their cancer journey.

Macmillan Cancer Support Provides support and information on cancer, money, benefits and work.

Most hospitals in Greater Manchester have a Macmillan Information and Support Centre that you can visit. The teams there offer a welcoming space to talk, access information and explore the help available to you. They can provide support in person or over the phone and help connect you with local services, groups and organisations that may be helpful to you and your family.

Find your closest Macmillan Information Centre on the Macmillan Website

You can also contact The Cancer Information Centre at The Christie

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Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. Maggie’s have centres at The Christie and Oldham as well as an online centre.

Maggie’s Manchester – The Robert Parfett Building – The Christie Hospital

Maggie’s Oldham – The Oldham General Hospital

Local Charities and support near you

Beechwood Cancer Care

Based in Stockport, Beechwood offers free support for people living with and beyond cancer, as well as their families and loved ones. A range of services, including counselling and group support, help people navigate the challenges that cancer can bring at any stage of their journey.

Cancer Care Disapora

Cancer Care Diaspora aims to raise public understanding of the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of cancer with a special focus on supporting Black and Minority Ethnic communities. They also provide practical support to people affected by cancer.

Can-Survive

Can-Survive UK provides culturally sensitive support and information primarily however not exclusively for African and Caribbean people living with and beyond cancer, their families, and carers.

Chai Cancer Support

Chai Cancer Care provides free, professional and expert support to any member of the Jewish community affected by cancer, as well as their family and friends.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s Cancer Care Map

The Cancer Care Map helps people affected by cancer find local support services across the UK. By searching with a postcode or location, you can access information about a wide range of services, including support groups, exercise and wellbeing activities, information centres, and financial or benefits advice. The directory brings together support from Macmillan Cancer Support and other local organisations, making it easier for people to find help that meets their needs close to home.

National Charities

Cancer Support UK

Cancer Support UK helps people live well with and beyond cancer by providing practical resources, emotional support, peer support programmes, and guidance to help people navigate life during and after treatment.

Cancer Research UK

Alongside its research, Cancer Research UK provides trusted information and support for people affected by cancer, including guidance on cancer, treatment and side effects, emotional and practical support, a free nurse helpline, and an online community where people can share experiences and connect with others.

Mission Remission

Mission Remission is a community who share stories, tips, and support to make life beyond cancer a little less scary and a lot more hopeful.

Young Lives Vs Cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer supports children and young people aged 0-25 with cancer, and their families, helping them cope with the emotional, practical and financial impact of a cancer diagnosis.

Teenage Cancer Trust

Focuses on improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young people aged 13–24 with cancer, including specialist units and nurses.

Shine Cancer Support

A network for anyone living with cancer in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Shine are here to help you deal with everything that your diagnosis brings, before, during and after treatment, and to welcome you into our community.

UK Cancer and Transition Service

UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS) is a specialist service for trans and non-binary people who have cancer or a history of cancer. It helps people and their healthcare teams make informed decisions about how cancer treatment and gender-affirming care interact.