National information and support for carers and family members

This page contains information for the carers and family members of cancer patients about resources and support available from national organisations.  

Click on the coloured text links below for information that might be of help:        

Macmillan Cancer Support – looking after someone with cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support aims to improve the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support.  Produces booklets on different types of cancer and on aspects of living with cancer.  There is also a section of their ‘online community’ forum for the friends and families of cancer patients.         

Macmillan also produce a range of information booklets for carers. These can be obtained in the Cancer Information Centre or direct from Macmillan:

Freephone helpline – 0808 808 00 00      

Marie Curie

Support and information if you are caring for someone living with a terminal illness.

Support Line: 0800 090 2309

Carers UK

Carers UK is a charity set up to help the millions of people who care for family or friends. 

Further information

If you would like further information please contact the Cancer Information Centre.       

This page last reviewed 04/07/2024