The difference we make
We’re meeting the needs of nearly every person who visits us – 99% of our visitors rate our support as good or excellent. The range of our support and its flexibility to suit each individual is what makes Maggie’s work.
Mental health and cancer
We offer a range of psychological support, including one-to-one sessions, workshops and Managing Stress courses. This support reduces anxiety and depression and increases self esteem for people with cancer, and helps people cope with a diagnosis. In 2022 our psychologists supported people in 15,996 sessions.
98%
of visitors say we helped them feel less alone97%
of visitors had an improved ability to manage stress98%
of visitors found seeing a psychologist 'helpful' or 'very helpful'How we help with money worries
Each of our centres has a specialist Benefits Advisor to give free financial help and support. In 2023, we provided more than 48,500 sessions of benefits advice to help people with money worries.
£53M
was claimed for our visitors in benefits with the help of our advisors97%
of people found getting help with benefits at Maggie's 'helpful' or 'very helpful'89%
said that Maggie's improved their access to benefitsOur buildings and gardens
All our centres are built around the understanding of how environment can affect wellbeing. Our buildings, interiors and gardens are carefully designed to help people with cancer feel relaxed, welcomed and more in control.
99%
of visitors rated Maggie's as 'good' or 'excellent'293,660
visits from people with cancer and their families across our centres83%
of visitors reported finding access to a quiet space 'very helpful'Support for friends and family
It can be a huge shock when a friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer. Those around the person with cancer may have confused feelings – upset and anxious, but wanting to help where they can. We're here for friends and family of people with cancer – supporting them to understand their diagnosis, treatment and symptoms.
99%
of friends, family members and carers said we helped them feel less alone.84%
of friends, family members, and carers said we helped improve their understanding of cancer and treatment.97%
of friends, family members, and carers said we helped improve their ability to manage stress.Get cancer support near you
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