Support groups and clinics

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

As part of our response to the coronavirus pandemic, we are now running some of our support groups and clinics virtually. We also have further information on the support available through our Macmillan Information and Support Centre on 020 3299 5228.

Benefits advice service

These sessions are currently taking place either over the phone or face-to-face, by appointment only. We have slots:

  • every Monday and Friday, 10am to 12pm
  • every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm

Contact the Macmillan Information and Support Centre to self-refer, or ask your specialist nurse to refer you.

Everybreath

Have you been affected by lung cancer? Are you a patient, survivor or friends and family? You are welcome to join Everybreath at monthly meetings, social gatherings and online events.

Contact the Orpington-based support group to find out more about meetings and news updates.

Haematology carers support group

This group is not currently running.

Metastatic/secondary breast cancer support group

These sessions are currently running through video on Zoom.

Session information:

  • first Tuesday of every month from 10.30am to 12pm
  • first Thursday of every month 2.30pm to 4pm

Contact the Macmillan Information and Support Centre to self-refer, or ask your specialist nurse to refer you.

Post-bone marrow transplant group

This group is not currently running.

Primary breast cancer group

These sessions are currently running through video on Zoom.

Session information:

  • first Tuesday of every month from 2.30pm to 4pm
  • first Thursday of every month from 10.30am to midday

Contact the Macmillan Information and Support Centre to self-refer, or ask your specialist nurse to refer you.

Neuroendocrine tumour support group

This group is not currently running.

Wig clinic (for men and women)

These sessions are currently running either virtually or face-to-face.

The wig clinic is for oncology and haematology patients only. Ask your specialist nurse, or a member of staff from the Chemotherapy Day Unit, to refer you.

Session information:

  • every Thursday from 10am to 5pm

Local support groups

There are lots of support groups for people who have cancer or are affected by it. Check the Macmillan website for details of other support groups in your area.

@macmillanlondon on Twitter also has information about Macmillan events across London.