Jersey Cancer Support Sees Demand Soar

Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey has experienced a significant surge in demand for its wellbeing services over the last five years, according to its annual report covering 2021 to 2025. Counselling and higher-level emotional support sessions more than doubled, increasing by 105% from 407 in 2021 to 835 in 2025.

Complementary therapy sessions also saw a substantial rise, climbing from 405 in 2021 to a record 965 in 2025, marking a 138% increase. In 2025 alone, the charity delivered 4,253 support sessions to Islanders affected by cancer, with 308 individuals accessing drop-in services without a referral.

Over its five-year strategy period, Macmillan Jersey generated £4.38m in income and invested £3.44m into delivering and developing its services. A key advancement was the implementation of holistic needs assessments, which help identify a person's physical, emotional, practical, and financial needs early in their cancer experience, enabling personalized care plans.

Looking ahead, the charity's new strategy for 2026 to 2030 will focus on expanding emotional, wellbeing, and group support, as well as enhancing services for individuals living with and beyond cancer, acknowledging the continued growth in demand and evolving needs of those affected by the disease.