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Free specialist counselling for people living with cancer
01/12/22
Macmillan Cancer Support, in partnership with Bupa, are offering up to 6 free counselling sessions for people struggling emotionally because they are living with or have had cancer.
Led by a qualified Bupa therapist and delivered by phone or video call, these sessions can help people understand, manage and overcome difficult feelings. Patients will have a phone assessment with Bupa and will be able to access support within days if they qualify to use the service.
To access the service, you should be:
- a person living with cancer
- 18 years old or over
- struggling emotionally because of cancer
Find out more about how to access the free specialist counselling, who is eligible and how you will be assessed:
- on the Macmillan website
- or call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 and ask about the Bupa service

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