In this episode Charlotte travels to Liverpool Royal Hospital to find out more about the award winning buddy team, a support group where patients can meet others with similar conditions. It was set up by Pancreatic Macmillan Nurse Phil Whelan and is made up of volunteer patients who will share their experiences. Charlotte chats to Big Phil as well as Sylvia and John, a couple who now give their time to help other patients after John was diagnosed 5 years ago. This episode is sponsored by Sandra Henshall and Gail Pyatt. You can find more online at the Purple Rainbow website (https://purplerainbow.co.uk/) Music Credit Purple Planet Studios (https://www.purple-planet.com) Disclaimer  All views information or opinions expressed in this podcast series are solely my own and those of individuals interviewed and do no necessarily represent the view and opinions of Pancreatic Cancer UK and its employees. Pancreatic Cancer UK is not responsible and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast series to inform, but it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services.