The short version
- Maggie’s offers free psychological, emotional and practical support to everyone living with cancer, and their family and friends.1
- It has 24 centres across the UK, mostly in the grounds of NHS hospitals. No appointment is needed: you can just drop in.1
- Support is also available online and by phone.2
At a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Provided by | Maggie’s (charity) |
| Who it’s for | Anyone living with cancer, and their family and friends |
| Format | Drop-in centres, courses and groups, and online support |
| Cost | Free |
| How to join | Drop in to a centre, or find support online on the Maggie’s website. No referral needed |
| Phone | 0300 123 1801 |
What it offers
- Centres with professional staff you can talk to, in a calm, welcoming space.1, 2
- Courses and groups, including stress management courses and support groups.2
- Practical support, for example with work and money worries.
- Online support, if you can’t get to a centre.2
Who it might suit
- You’d like to talk to someone about how you’re feeling, at any stage.
- You want somewhere to go before or after hospital appointments.
- Your partner, family or friends need support too.
Things to know
- Find your nearest centre on the Maggie’s website. Not every hospital has one.
- Maggie’s offers support and information, not medical treatment. Keep talking to your cancer team about your care.
Other options
- Penny Brohn UK online sessions
- Breast Cancer Now Moving Forward course
- Breast cancer helplines and who to call
Related pages
References
- Maggie’s. Facts and statistics 2025. maggies.org/media/filer_public/b0/75/b0759449-fcd5-4331-a14f-6b822f8bfed2/maggies_facts_stats_2025.pdf
- Maggie’s. Fear of cancer returning. www.maggies.org/cancer-support/managing-emotions/fear-cancer-returning/