Macmillan Support Line
The Macmillan Support Line is available from 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week, and can provide clinical information and emotional support.
A translation service is available, and a British Sign Language video call can be arranged, if booked in advance by email or online chat.
- Telephone: 0808 808 0000
Charis Cancer Care
Charis is based in the Cookstown area. Their range of services are available to cancer patients as well as their loved ones, and include counselling, reflexology, aromatherapy, art therapy, scar therapy & cooking groups. Counselling can be facilitated over the phone as well as in-house.
- Telephone: 028 8676 9217
- Email: info@chariscancercare.org
Action Cancer
Action Cancer offer a range of support services including peer mentoring phone calls, counselling, life coaching, self-care resources, scar therapy & complementary therapies.
- Telephone: 028 9080 3344
- Website: Action Cancer
Cancer Focus NI
Cancer Focus services include; counselling, volunteer drivers, art therapy, bra fitting, support groups, singing groups & family support.
- Telephone: 028 9066 3281
- Website: Cancer Focus
Cancer Fund for Children
Cancer Fund for Children offers support for families whose child (age 5-17) has had a cancer diagnosis or families where a parent or sibling has had a cancer diagnosis (children age 5-17). Their services include; emotional support at home, short breaks for the family and group residential trips for children.
- Telephone: 028 9080 5599
- Website: Cancer Fund for Children
Rosie’s Trust
Rosie’s Trust support individuals with a cancer diagnosis who are struggling to care for their pets. Volunteers can assist with dog walking, feeding, vet visits, cat and small animal care.
- Telephone: 028 9164 1340
- Website: Rosie’s Trust
Hope House Ireland
Hope House offers a free short stay, in a peaceful setting, for adults with a recent diagnosis of cancer and for those who care for them. The accommodation is available for patients up to one year after treatment, but each case is considered. Located opposite the beach at Browns Bay in Islandmagee.
- Telephone: 077 6440 6646
- Website: Hope House
Macmillan Buddy Service (NI)
Going through cancer can be an isolating experience at any time.
Macmillan’s free buddy service is here for you. Buddies can provide emotional support over the phone or through video call over a 12-week period.
Self-referral available on the Macmillan website or contact the Macmillan Information and Support Service:
- Telephone: 028 9442 4000, extensions: 333079.
- Website: Macmillan Buddies
Physical activity
Taking part in physical activity can play a vital role for all people affected by cancer, whether you are in the middle of treatment or on the road to recovery. A growing body of evidence shows that being active can play a vital role in helping to prevent a recurrence of cancer. It can also slow disease progression as well as reducing the side effects and consequences of cancer treatment, such as fatigue.
Physical activity programmes are available near you. Please get in touch with the Information and Support Team for more information about what is happening in your area.
- Telephone: 028 9442 4000, extension: 333079
- Email: CancerInformation@northerntrust.hscni.net
Fatigue Management Workshops (Northern Trust)
Fatigue is a very common issue for people with cancer. Our workshops consist of two sessions each lasting 2 hours, running every three months in the Ballymena area. They aim to help you to understand what causes fatigue, how it affects you and recognise your own triggers, improve how you manage the demands of everyday life and understand the importance of sleep, exercise and diet in relation to fatigue.
To book a place, contact the Northern Trust Macmillan Information and Support Service
- Telephone: 028 9442 4000, extension: 333079.
Skincare and makeup workshops
Step by step advice on skincare and makeup application to complete a natural, radiant look. Learn practical tips and techniques, including how to enhance sparse eyebrows or loss of eyelashes, to help you look and feel like you again.
You can book a place on our local workshop, held in Antrim, by calling the Northern Trust Macmillan Information & Support Service
Look Good Feel Better also host a range of virtual workshops covering hair loss and regrowth, nail care, styling and fitness. The Look Good Feel Better website provides information on courses on offer and how to book a place.
Financial support
If you or someone you support has been affected by cancer, you may be entitled to financial help. There are a range of supports available to ease the cost of treatment, travel, and everyday living. Explore the options below to find out what you can access and how to apply.