Become a 'buddy' and share what you know with other patients

Posted 21st September 2016

A research team led by the Universities of Lancaster and Manchester are working with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and The Christie to look for volunteers who have found ways of living with their diagnosis.

Patients living with advanced cancer recently said that being able to talk one-to-one soon after their diagnosis with someone who had similar experiences would have helped them.

Spending a couple of hours a week to act as a ‘buddy’ could really help and support someone who has recently been diagnosed. So, we are looking for volunteers to help us develop this vital service.

We are looking for volunteers over the age of 18 who received a diagnosis of cancer more than 6 months ago. You must be able to speak and write fluent English and be able to volunteer a couple of hours a week.

If you would like more information or are interested in helping, please contact:

Dr Diane Roberts, University of Manchester, Project Researcher

Email: diane.roberts@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 306 7786

Please leave your name and phone number if it goes to voicemail and we will call you back.

Training will be provided and out of pocket expenses reimbursed.