Support Directory - Cancer Card

Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey - Fife

Service

Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey service in Fife supports cancer patients in all aspects of their life. It offers financial, emotional, medical and practical assistance.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

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

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

Nipple Innovation Project

Charity

The UK’s first mastectomy tattoo charity, empowering breast cancer survivors and previvors to reclaim their bodies by funding hyper-realistic nipple tattoos. Free of charge by experienced medical tattoo artists across the UK.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

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

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Charity

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust helps young people aged 8-24 who have had cancer by building their confidence and independence through sailing and outdoor activities, providing them with the opportunity to connect with others who have similar experiences.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Highland Macmillan CAB Partnership

Service

Advice, assistance and representation for anyone affected by cancer on many issues including benefits, employment, housing, debt, holiday insurance, Power of Attorney and community care issues.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Penile Cancer Support Group Scotland (Orchid)

Charity

Orchid aims to raise awareness of penile cancer in Scotland, where there are 83 cases per year in a population of 5.2 million, and to provide better support to those affected. They are working with medical experts and key Scottish organizations to organize support groups and training sessions for health professionals. Orchid is also contributing to patient treatment and support through patient advocate organizations with eUROGEN and the European Association of Urology. There is an online penile cancer peer support group in Scotland.

Support for following cancer types: Penile, Testicular, Prostate

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

Thistle Foundation - Support for Veterans

Service

We offer wellbeing support to current and ex-service men and women.

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

Macmillan @ Blackburn Partnership Centre

Service

Our service offers anyone affected by cancer access to information and support, whether you have cancer yourself or be a relative, friend or carer of someone with cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

It's Good 2 Give!

Charity

It's Good 2 Give supports young cancer patients and their families in Scotland by providing physical and mental health assistance and a purpose-built retreat on the shores of Loch Venachar.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

The Fountain Cancer Support Group

Charity

The Fountain Cancer Support Group aims to provide support, information, and advice to those affected by cancer. We offer monthly meetings, home visits, complementary therapy, signposting, and confidentiality. The group is open to all and located in Bangor, County Down.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Mairi Semple Fund

Charity

Mairi Semple Fund for Cancer Relief and Research provides monthly financial aid to people living in Kintyre, an extremely valued service.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Bowel Cancer UK

Charity

Bowel Cancer UK offers information, support and resources about bowel cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and living with and beyond the disease. We have publications, online forums and support groups, an Ask the Nurse service, and events across the UK. We also provide support for emotional wellbeing and coping with grief.

Support for following cancer types: Bowel

LoveOliver

Charity

LoveOliver funds childhood cancer research at Newcastle University and provides practical support to families affected by cancer in Scotland. We aim to bring hope through research, provide financial assistance, and raise awareness to encourage volunteering and fundraising.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer