Macmillan Befriending
The Macmillan befriending service is a volunteer based service for people who are living with cancer in the Sunderland area. The support will be offered through visiting at Sunderland Royal Hospital, a community venue or the person's home.
The befriending service will provide an opportunity for the person to receive support (practically and emotionally) throughout their cancer journey. Referrals to the service will be accepted by health and social care professionals such as clinical nurse specialists, ward managers and staff, social workers and the Palliative care team.
We can also accept referrals from individuals; however, this will need to be followed up by our Co-ordinator who will liaise with a health or social care professional.
Download a referral form
On receipt of a referral form, the Macmillan Befriending Volunteering Co-ordinator will contact the person referred to meet to discuss the service.
Volunteers play an important role in the service and will have undertaken an induction programme and be CRB checked. Our volunteers will work with a person on a one-to-one basis and will assist with on-going support through visiting. They will also provide assistance to access community venues, hospital appointments and events, as well as companionship.
If you would like to volunteer please contact the Macmillan Befriending Volunteering Co-ordinator using the details below.
Download a volunteer role description
Find out more about volunteering
If you have any further questions or would like to speak to someone about the service, please do not hesitate to contact Mandy Humes, Macmillan Befriending Volunteer Co-ordinator using the details below.
Or download the leaflet below
Download the Macmillan befriending leaflet
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Sunderland Macmillan Befriending Service
Contact
Mandy Humes
Macmillan Befriending Volunteer Co-ordinator
Sunderland Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road, Main Entrance B Floor
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Monday - Wednesday
Phone: 0191 541 0122 or 07804905579
Email: Amanda.humes@chsft.nhs.uk
Thursday & Friday
Phone: 0191 514 1131 or 07804905579
Email: mandyhumes@ageuksunderland.org.uk