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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
Skye Cancer Care
Charity
Skye Cancer Care is a charity based on the Isle of Skye. We aim to help people with cancer (and other life limiting illnesses) and their families by supporting the provision of 'hospice' type palliative care locally rather than people having to travel far from home at an already difficult time.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
St. Columba's Hospice Care
Charity
St Columba's Hospice Care provides hospice and end-of-life care for those with incurable illnesses and their families. Their services include an Access Team, community care, inpatient care, and a wellbeing service. They also work to build compassionate communities and offer patient stories. Patients can be referred to their services by a health or social care professional.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
STAR for Harris
Charity
Harris is a charity that supports childhood cancer treatment, raises awareness, and provides support to families. Objectives include financial aid, earlier diagnosis, involving other charities, and sharing real stories.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Strathcarron Hospice
Charity
Strathcarron Hospice provides hospice services, including personal care plans, emotional support, lymphoedema treatment, bereavement support, complementary therapies, and spiritual support to people and their families across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth living with life-limiting conditions.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Target Ovarian Cancer
Charity
Target Ovarian Cancer offers support for ovarian cancer through specialist nurses on the support line, online community, local support groups, digital events, professional services, and information guides.
Support for following cancer types: Ovarian
Tayside Cancer Support
Charity
TCCL offers support to families in Tayside and North Fife regions who have a child under 21 receiving treatment for cancer or leukemia. They provide one-to-one befriending, support groups, and mindfulness courses with trained volunteers who prioritise confidentiality and professionalism.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Teenage Cancer Trust
Charity
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support to young people aged 13-24 with cancer. They fund dedicated staff and facilities in NHS hospitals, run events and provide easy-to-understand information to help young people regain independence and meet others going through something similar.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Charity
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. They provide help, support and expert information for families affected by childhood cancer.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
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.
Support for following cancer types: 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.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
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.
Support for following cancer types: 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.
Support for following cancer types: Pharynx, Oesophageal, Oral and oropharyngeal, Thyroid, Larynx
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.
Support for following cancer types: Penile, Bladder, Testicular, Kidney, Prostate
The Driving Force
Charity
The Driving Force, a group of local volunteers, offers free transportation to hospital appointments and treatment sessions for cancer patients registered with a GP in Bonnybridge, Denny, or Banknock. They also provide other support services.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
The Eve Appeal
Charity
The Eve Appeal funds research, raises awareness, and provides information on the five gynecological cancers - womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal. Their nurse-led service, Ask Eve, answers questions and concerns about gynecological health, and they campaign to prevent gynecological cancers.
Support for following cancer types: Cervical, Ovarian, Womb, Vulvar, Vaginal
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.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer
Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative
Charity
The Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative provides financial support up to £500 per year for those affected by cancer, and complementary therapies, counselling, and social activities for anyone impacted by cancer. They publish a monthly calendar of events and can be contacted for financial issues related to cancer.
Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer