Support Directory

The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK

Charity

As a charity our purpose is to educate the public and health professionals about inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), support individuals and family members diagnosed with IBC and to promote and fund IBC research in the United Kingdom.

• Breast

The John Hartson Foundation Ltd

Charity

The John Hartson Foundation aims to raise awareness and funds for those affected by cancer, particularly testicular cancer. They provide support services and promote early detection through awareness-raising.

• Testicular

The Lavender Touch

Charity

The Lavender Touch funds confidential complementary therapy services for cancer patients and carers in the Scottish Borders. They offer massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy, and tailor services to individual needs. They also sell calming products. Courses of treatments are offered and can be carried out at the therapy room, local health centres, or homes.

• All types of cancer

The Loss Foundation

Charity

The Loss Foundation is a national charity specialising solely in supporting those who lose a loved one to cancer, whether that be spouses, family members, friends or colleagues.

• All types of cancer

The Lymphoedema Support Network

Charity

The Lymphoedema Support Network is a registered charity and the UK's national patient support organisation for those living with or affected by lymphoedema.

The Peedie Retreat

Charity

The Peedie Retreat aims to build an accessible house at Inganess Beach to provide short breaks for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer, offering happiness and respite with family and friends.

• All types of cancer

The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

Charity

A Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, Caregivers Group & Patients Group.

• Head & neck

Thistle Foundation

Charity

Thistle is a Scottish charity supporting people with long-term health conditions and disabilities to live life on their terms.

• All types of cancer

Thistle Foundation - Support in Midlothian

Service

The Midlothian Wellbeing Service offers support for people living with long-term health conditions or facing challenging life situations.

• All types of cancer

Throat Cancer Foundation

Charity

The Throat Cancer Foundation offers support and information to those affected by throat cancer. They provide expert advice, patient journeys, medical terminology, nutrition guidance, and further resources for coping. They also have a Buddy System.

• Pharynx
• Oesophageal
• Thyroid
• Oral and oropharyngeal
• Larynx

Turn2us

Charity

Access support through our Benefits Calculator and Grants Search tools. Check benefit entitlement, search for grants, learn about Turn2us grants, get help with energy and water bills, and find local advisers.

• All types of cancer

UCAN (Grampian)

Charity

UCAN is a charity that supports those affected by urological cancers in North Scotland through monthly support group meetings, presentations, and events. They also offer a Buddy Network for cancer patients to seek additional support and friendship from patient advisors who have been through similar experiences.

• Penile
• Bladder
• Testicular
• Kidney
• Prostate

Victoria's Promise

Charity

We offer nationwide community support via our Victoria’s Promise App where you can join in weekly webinars and gain support from other VP Ladies going through a similar journey. We also welcome family members onto the app for support on their journey.

• All types of cancer

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian)

Charity

VOCAL supports and empowers unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian through individual support, information, training and access to services.

• All types of cancer

WAY Widowed and Young

Charity

Widowed and You (WAY) is the UK's only national charity for people aged 50 or under when their partner died. It offers peer-to-peer support from volunteers who have also experienced the loss, organizes social groups and events, and aims to provide emotional and practical support to all young widowed people.

• All types of cancer

West Galloway Cancer Drop In Centre

Charity

Stranraer Cancer Drop in Centre aims to promote well-being and alleviate distress from cancer and long-term, life-threatening conditions. They offer confidential support from health professionals and trained volunteers to those affected by cancer, their families, and carers. It was created to provide information and support for people affected by cancer and other serious illnesses.

• All types of cancer

Westerhaven

Service

Westerhaven offers a range of specialist support services for people in South West Edinburgh with cancer, as well as their family and friends. Services include counseling, yoga, healthy eating advice, and welfare benefits referrals. All services are free and available face-to-face, online, or by phone.

• All types of cancer

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative

Charity

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative (WICCI) provides free, non-clinical support to anyone affected by cancer across the Western Isles. Support is available for people with a cancer diagnosis, their families, carers and those bereaved by cancer.

• All types of cancer

Winston's Wish

Charity

We support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling

• All types of cancer

Winston's Wish - health professionals

Charity

Winston’s Wish helps professionals caring for bereaved children by providing information, support, and resources. They offer services to help with conversations, expression of feelings, and understanding grief in young people. They also encourage bereaved children to reach out to them directly for support.

• All types of cancer