Support Directory - Cancer Card

4 Cancer

Charity

4 Cancer provides respite through days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer, offering them precious time together away from illness, creating lasting memories and revitalising experiences.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Abbie's Sparkle Foundation

Charity

Abbie's Sparkle Foundation is a charity that supports UK children with cancer by providing individual "Sparkles," such as gifts and grants, to brighten their day. We aim to spread awareness of sarcoma and childhood cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Aberdeen Care and Repair

Service

We offer repairs, adaptations, safety & benefits. If you have a long-term health condition/aged 60+

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Aberdeen Carers Support Service

Charity

If you provide unpaid care to someone in Aberdeen City, then you have come to the right place.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Accord Hospice

Charity

Accord Hospice provides palliative and end of life care to those who need our help from Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Action Cancer

Charity

Action Cancer offers free services to anyone affected by cancer, providing support for physical and emotional symptoms, counseling, coaching, complementary therapy, and exercise programs. They operate in local communities, workplaces, and mobile units, reaching 25,000 people annually in Northern Ireland.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Action Kidney Cancer

Charity

Kidney Cancer UK is a charity managed by cancer patients, providing support and information for kidney cancer patients, carers, and their families. We offer a community forum and help sheets. Membership is restricted to UK residents. The resources are patient-generated and not edited by healthcare professionals.

Support for following cancer types: Kidney

ALK+ International

Charity

Our aim is simple: To improve the life expectancy for ALK+ cancer patients.

Support for following cancer types: Lung

AMEND - Association for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders

Charity

Providing information resources and support services to anyone affected by the rare endocrine conditions; MEN, PPGL, ACC and MTC.

Support for following cancer types: Neuroendocrine, Thyroid

Anthony Nolan

Charity

We’re a blood cancer and blood disorder charity based in London with affiliated hospitals throughout the UK. We do many things under the Anthony Nolan umbrella – here are just a few:

Support for following cancer types: Lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Leukaemia, Blood

Apply for a blue badge - Edinburgh Council

Service

This service in the Edinburgh provides information on how to apply for a Blue Badge for people with disabilities or mental disorders, and for organisations that care for disabled people. The service provides eligibility criteria, application methods, and costs.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Apply for a blue badge - Fife Council

Service

This service in the Fife provides information on how to apply for a Blue Badge for people with disabilities or mental disorders, and for organisations that care for disabled people. The service provides eligibility criteria, application methods, and costs.heme that enables people with significant mobility problems to park closer to their destination. The national scheme is open to eligible disabled people no matter whether they're a driver or a passenger. Blue Badges can be issued to adults, children or organisations providing care.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Apply for a blue badge - Scottish Borders

Service

This service in the Scottish Borders provides information on how to apply for a Blue Badge for people with disabilities or mental disorders, and for organisations that care for disabled people. The service provides eligibility criteria, application methods, and costs.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Archie Child Bereavement Network

Charity

The Archie Foundation provides healthcare and bereavement support for local children and families in North Scotland through partnerships with professionals. They offer financial support, bereavement support, and parents' accommodation. They tailor their services to suit individual needs and believe in providing appropriate support, information, and guidance to help children and young people manage their grief.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Ardgowan Hospice

Charity

Ardgowan Hospice provides personalised end-of-life care for people living in Inverclyde and supports patients, families, and carers from diagnosis of life-limiting illnesses. Our services are free. Quality of life is a priority.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Arran Cancer Support Trust - ArCaS

Charity

Arran Cancer Support (ArCaS) provides free and confidential services to cancer patients and their families on Arran, including transport to mainland hospitals, ferry travel warrants, counselling, wellbeing support, and a support nurse. ArCaS was founded in 1989 to support patients and carers on Arran who were struggling with the challenges of cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Asbestos Action

Charity

Asbestos Action is a Scottish charity that has been set up to assist sufferers of asbestos related diseases in Scotland.

Support for following cancer types: Lung, Mesothelioma

Ayrshire Cancer Support

Charity

Ayrshire Cancer Support is a charity that provides practical and emotional support to those affected by cancer, offering various services including transport, counselling, support groups, complementary therapies, and information services. We also provide help with money worries and have services tailored for children and young people.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Ayrshire Hospice

Charity

Ayrshire Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with life-limiting illnesses across Ayrshire, improving their quality of life. Care is provided in various settings, including homes and hospitals, and emotional and spiritual support is also offered to family members and carers.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Balfour+Manson LLP

Service

Prestigious law firm with offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, offering a full range of legal services.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer