Support Line: 0300 373 8500
Bringing people with WM together for peer-to-peer support
We understand how important it is to be able to share experiences with other WMers, and there may be times when one-to-one support might be particularly beneficial, such as for those newly diagnosed with WM or a related condition, or those starting treatment. WMUK’s Buddy Service is designed to help you feel heard, understood, and less alone.
Currently the service is open to those who meet one or more of the below criteria:
If you don’t meet one or more of those criteria, our Support Team can still guide you to other options, like our peer-led Support Groups or Coffee and Chat sessions. Visit the WM Support Centre for more information.
If you are unable to complete the form for any reason, please contact our Support Line on 0300 373 8500 or support@wmuk.org.uk so that we can assist you.
If after reading the above, you feel that you are instead in need of clinical advice or psychological support, then please contact our Support Line on 0300 373 8500 where we can signpost you to appropriate services.
If you’re living with WM or LPL and feel ready to support others, you could become a WMUK Buddy. You don’t need special qualifications – just the ability to listen, empathise, and share your own experience when it may help others.
At present, applications to become a Buddy volunteer are closed. Please sign up to our newsletter so we can inform you when applications reopen.
If you’re not sure whether to request a Buddy or become one, feel free to reach out. The WMUK Support Team is happy to answer questions or talk you through your options.
Email: support@wmuk.org.uk
Support Line: 0300 373 8500
Please complete the form below to request a buddy.
At WMUK, we understand everyone’s experience of WM is different, and we aim to match buddies with experience that as similar to your own as possible. The information you provide in the form will help inform that selection, and is stored in accordance with our own strict privacy policies, and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please read the role description before registering to volunteer. We sought export advice to ensure every buddy has the experience to offer meaningful help, and we don’t want to disappoint anyone by declining their kind offer of volunteering.
The information you provide will be used to match you with WM patients who will benefit most from your own experience. All personal data you provide is stored in accordance with our own strict privacy policies, and UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
A huge thank you to everyone who has applied to be a volunteer Buddy for our new programme. Due to the huge number of application, we have closed this for the time being.
