North Central London Buddies

No one should face cancer alone

North Central London Buddies provide a free service, offering one-to-one practical and emotional support for people affected by cancer. Volunteers can visit people in their homes or meet in a public place within the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Haringey.

Support can be one-off or once a week for up to 12 sessions, and visits may last approximately 1-2 hours per week. A volunteer buddy could:

• offer a listening ear over a cup of tea
• help with simple household tasks
• signpost you to other local services.

Ask your Cancer Nurse Specialist or a health professional to contact us on your behalf. You can also contact us direct to self-refer.

How can we help?

We know it can be hard to cope with the physical, practical and emotional effects of cancer. It may be especially difficult if you don’t have family or friends close by, or if you worry that you’re asking for too much support from the same people then get in touch,