About CALL

CALL – Cancer Aid & Listening Line - is a local charity providing emotional support and home-based practical help to people living with cancer, their carers and families. All services are delivered by trained volunteers who are managed by a team of professional staff based in offices throughout Greater Manchester.

CALL was set up as a telephone help-line in 1982 and has since continued to grow and develop new services. The help and information telephone line operates from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on 0845 123 23 29 every evening and is available for anyone who has concerns about cancer and other life threatening illnesses.

What Kind of Support does CALL offer?

CALL has a network of trained volunteers who give home-based emotional support and practical help. Services are tailored to each individual, but they could include:

• Listening and befriending: talking through difficulties and concerns
• Respite sitting, allowing carers time to themselves
• Practical help such as shopping, dog walking etc
• Driving and support for a hospital appointment or treatment
• Social activities, days out, coffee mornings, relaxation sessions
• Group support
• Information about local services and support networks

All services are provided free of charge.

Who does CALL help?

CALL volunteers can help anyone living with cancer, or other life-threatening illness, and give support to carers and families. Just contact the help-line or one of the branches for more information about our services. Click here to contact us for more information.

 

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"CALL has a network
of trained volunteers who give home-based emotional support
and practical help."