Support Directory
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Doing it for Daniel Foundation
Charity
The charity provides financial support for children and young people with cancer at Glasgow hospitals, funding gifts, experiences, and holidays. We also support brain tumour research and provide support for parents dealing with a brain tumour diagnosis.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
DKMS Foundation
Charity
We recruit blood stem cell donors, raise funds, and support blood cancer research. We engage the public to organise donor registration events and maintain donor relationships.
Support for following cancer types: Myeloma, Lymphoma, Blood, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Leukaemia
Edinburgh & Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group
Charity
This self-help group supports men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in Edinburgh and the Lothians. They offer regular meetings, events, and forums to share experiences and provide support. They also engage in initiatives and projects, including raising awareness and providing resources.
Support for following cancer types: Prostate
EHTG (European Hereditary Tumour Group)
Charity
The EHTG collaborates to conduct studies, set up databases, and establish guidelines to improve knowledge of hereditary tumor syndromes. The group welcomes global participation and encourages ideas for improving clinical care.
Support for following cancer types: Gastric
Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund
Charity
Eilidh Brown sadly lost her fight against cancer aged just 15 years of age on 25th March 2010. Since then Eilidh’s family have been working tirelessly to build a stunning countryside respite holiday home in the Stirling area for young people and their families who are going through, went through or sadly like us lost a child to cancer.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Gillian's Saltire Appeal Trust
Charity
The charity provides free accommodation for cancer sufferers and their families in Largs and Millport. The aim is to help them relax, recharge and escape the stress of treatment, and is organised through bookings with The Maggie's Centre in Glasgow.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Greig Steven Memorial - Greig's House
Charity
Greig's House is a countryside retreat in Glenluce, Dumfries and Galloway, overlooking beautiful fields with views of the Mull of Galloway. It sleeps 4 and has a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and dining area with board games and Sky TV. People living in Scotland and battling cancer can apply to stay here for free.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Hebridean Men's Cancer Support Group
Charity
The Hebridean Men's Cancer Support Group supports men affected by cancer, their family and friends in the Outer Hebrides. Meetings are held every Friday from 2pm to 4pm at the Bayhead Retirement Centre, Stornoway.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Highland Breast Care Association
Charity
The group partners with Raigmore Hospital to provide support and advice to those affected by breast cancer. We hold meetings and an exercise class for those with or at risk from lymphoedema.
Support for following cancer types: Breast
Highland Hospice
Charity
Highland Hospice provides specialist palliative care in the Highlands, managing physical symptoms and offering emotional, social, and spiritual advice to patients and loved ones. We operate in various settings to provide respect, dignity, and choice during the patient's illness and into bereavement.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Huntly Area Cancer Support
Charity
Huntly Area Cancer Support provides practical and emotional support to those affected by cancer. The group is made up of individuals with personal experience and offers monthly meetings for mutual support and positivity.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Irvine and Troon Cancer Care
Charity
Irvine & Troon Cancer Care provides free patient transport services and information on available services to cancer patients and families in Irvine and Troon. They have been operating since 1987 with volunteer staff fully checked by Disclosure Scotland.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs
Service
St Andrews Environmental Network and the Hamish Foundation offer free rental of beach-friendly wheelchairs at West Sands Beach. There are six chairs available and advance booking is recommended.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust
Charity
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust provides support to those affected by cervical cancer through trustworthy information, online and face-to-face support, helpline, support events, and individual support. They also campaign for change and aim to reduce the impact of cervical cancer.
Support for following cancer types: Cervical
Keith Cancer Link Support
Charity
Keith Cancer Link aims to provide support, assistance, and information to people affected by cancer in the Keith and District area. They offer a taxi service, a library, complimentary services, hospital and home visits, and monthly meetings, among other services. We prioritise confidentiality and networking with other groups.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Kidney Cancer UK
Charity
Kidney Cancer Scotland aims to reduce harm by increasing awareness, providing information, and supporting research. We offer free counselling and careline services to Scottish patients and are based in Glasgow.
Support for following cancer types: Kidney
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
Kilbryde Hospice
Charity
Kilbryde Hospice is a voluntary independent hospice which exists to provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to people with life limiting progressive illnesses and to their relatives and carers.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust
Charity
The Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust (LCCT) provides free transportation service to cancer patients who live within the NHS Lanarkshire boundaries and have no other means of transport to their appointments. Over 100 volunteer drivers provide a reliable, friendly, and supportive service to reduce patient's stress and anxiety.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Lanarkshire Speak Easy Group
Charity
Lanarkshire Speak Easy Cancer Support Group provides support to people with oral, facial, head or neck cancer and their families. They aim to offer hope, information, raise awareness, organise social outings and improve quality of life. We also answer questions and provide self-management resources. We have outreach services at Cumbernauld Health Centre and Monkland Hospital Head & Neck Clinic, and hold monthly meetings in Pather Community Centre.
Support for following cancer types: Oesophageal, Head & neck, Oral and oropharyngeal, Tongue, Thyroid, Larynx