Support Directory

Orkney Patient Escort Service

Service

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

Move Charity - 5k Your Way - Edinburgh

Charity

Join us at Cramond Promenade, Edinburgh, EH4 5ES, last Saturday monthly. It's 5k YOUR Way: walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer and you don't have to do the whole 5k - do as much or as little as you want.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

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

Charlie Charlie One

Charity

We support British Armed Forces personnel and veterans with cancer and their families through peer support and signposting to other providers. Volunteers with similar experiences provide peer support.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Circle Of Comfort

Charity

Circle of Comfort is a Scottish charity providing free reflexology, massage, and aromatherapy treatments to cancer patients in Fife and Perthshire, in partnership with NHS, GP surgeries, and other organisations.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

British Thyroid Foundation

Charity

We provide information and support to help people live better with thyroid disease

Support for following cancer types: Thyroid

Beatson Cancer Charity - Bereavement Support

Service

We offer bereavement support to adults who have been bereaved through cancer and whose loved one received care from the West of Scotland Beatson Cancer Centre or other west of Scotland hospitals. Our team can provide information and advice, one to one telephone support and we offer a group programme, which aims to support you to take active steps towards building a life that feels full and meaningful.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Beads of Courage UK

Charity

Beads of Courage UK supports children and families through difficult times. Children with cancer receive beads at each stage of treatment to create a physical representation of their journey. The program is available to children in the UK and includes support for siblings. Animal-shaped beads help siblings recognize their own abilities and strengths.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity

Charity

We help seriously ill babies, children and young people by supporting their medical care, mental health and family’s wellbeing.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan North Lanarkshire Advice Service

Service

Macmillan North Lanarkshire Advice Service

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre

Charity

The North Highland Cancer Information & Support Centre in Thurso provides emotional support, information on treatments and services, and an extensive library on all types of cancer. Volunteers with personal experience of cancer offer confidential support, and a therapy room offers relaxation treatments.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

The Brain Tumour Charity

Charity

We’re moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour.

Support for following cancer types: Brain

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

Service

The Macmillan Information and Support Centre is situated within the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, it is a drop in centre, which aims to offer practical and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer.

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

CanDu (Dundee Cancer Support Network)

Charity

CANDU focuses on providing holistic and supportive services for cancer patients in Dundee, including those in isolated communities. They offer age-appropriate activities, support hub, drop-in sessions, transport cost assistance, complementary therapies, mindfulness programs, and confidential one-on-one sessions for emotional support.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Lymphoma Action

Charity

Lymphoma Action provides support and information to people with lymphoma and their families through various services including helpline, online support meetings, buddy service, self-management workshops, and health resources. We also offer accessible information, clinical trials information service, and personal stories.

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

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