Cancer Research UK
Long-term Conditions · Charity · National service
Cancer Research UK runs a free nurse helpline (0808 800 4040, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) for confidential information on cancer, treatments and the latest research
Cancer Research UK runs a free nurse helpline on 0808 800 4040, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The line offers confidential information on every type of cancer, treatments, side effects and the latest research. The website has plain-English guides, a clinical trials database (Cancer Trials), the Cancer Chat peer forum and patient stories. Open to anyone in the UK affected by cancer including patients, family, friends and health professionals. Not a treatment provider.
Contact
Phone: 0808 800 4040
Website: https://cancerresearchuk.org
Who it's for
Who they help: Adults, children and families
Eligibility: Anyone in the UK affected by cancer, including patients, family, friends and health professionals
Not suitable for: No specific exclusions — open to anyone in the UK who meets the eligibility criteria above.
Information last verified June 2026. Printed from https://www.socialprescriber.co.uk/charities/cancer-research-uk