Community News

These news items are generated and published by Macmillan's Online Community Team. In this section you’ll find some posts written by the Online Community team in partnership with our Cancer Information Development team. We also feature personal stories from our members.

Browse by topics

Community updates     Cancer Awareness     Tips, ideas and recipes       

Cancer stories     Supporting someone with cancer    Art, photography and creative writing

Latest Posts

  • Online Community downtime: Thursday 20th July 2023 - 7am to 9.30am

    There is some planned maintenance taking place on Macmillan’s website on Thursday 20th July, from 7am-9.30am.

    So that this essential maintenance can take place, the Online Community will experience some downtime. This means that members will not be able to log in, or join the Online Community, between 7am - 9.30am On Thursday 20th August 2023.

    We know how important the Community is as a source of support for our members…

  • Being in Nature: Mind, Mood & Moors

    After receiving a diagnosis, there are many different ways people use to cope and clear their mind. In this blog, we take a look at how members use being in nature to help clear their mind as well as inspire others to give it a try. Come and explore some of the tips shared by members and see if you find them helpful.
  • Help us shape the Online Community

    Here on Macmillan's Community, we want to make sure our online space grows and develops in line with what our members want and need. That's why we're reaching out to you, our valued Community, to share your thoughts and ideas.

    Below we have a few polls asking for your vote on how you'd like to see our digital space develop and grow. We would love for as many members as possible to take this opportunity to…