Support Directory - Cancer Card

Ovarian Cancer Action

Charity

Ovarian Cancer Action's Patient Hub offers information and advice for patients with ovarian cancer. It provides resources on treatment options, hereditary risks, support, and more. The website also features a video library and patient stories.

Support for following cancer types: Ovarian

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.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Pancreatic Cancer Action

Charity

Pancreatic Cancer Action provides information and support for those concerned about pancreatic cancer, from symptoms to diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, coping, bereavement, and patient stories.

Support for following cancer types: Pancreatic

Pancreatic Cancer UK

Charity

Pancreatic Cancer UK provides free support and guidance to those affected by pancreatic cancer, including a specialist nurse-staffed support line and online support sessions on various topics.

Support for following cancer types: Pancreatic

Blood Cancer UK

Charity

Blood Cancer UK supports those affected by any type of blood cancer, whether it’s leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS or MPN, offering information and advice to those who have just been diagnosed, as well as their family and friends. We also provide a support service and an online community forum for those who want to connect with others going through similar experiences.

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

Beach Wheelchairs Portobello

Service

Beach Wheelchairs Portobello (Edinburgh) offers four manual chairs, one power chair and one beach walker. We also have a mobile hoist. Book in advance by phone, email, or Facebook. Our container is located in Tumbles car park on Westbank Street, users will need someone to push the wheelchair.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Marie Curie

Charity

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, offering nursing and hospice care, a support line, and information on dying, death, and bereavement. Marie Curie Nurses provide hands-on care and emotional support, and nine hospices offer specialist care and support. Helper volunteers and advisers provide practical information and support.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

City of Edinburgh Macmillan Welfare Rights Partnership

Service

Macmillan Welfare Rights Partnership in Edinburgh provides free and confidential specialist welfare rights services to cancer patients and their families, including advice on benefits, income maximisation, and advocacy. They offer home visits and can see clients in other locations as well. Contact them via phone or email for more information.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Welfare Rights Service - Manchester

Service

The Macmillan Welfare Rights Service provides free advice, advocacy and information on welfare benefits and entitlements to cancer patients and their dependents/carers receiving treatment at three hospitals in Manchester. They also assist with form completion, representation at DWP appeal tribunals and accessing charitable support. Their advisers are based at the hospitals and they aim to ensure that people affected by cancer receive the necessary support.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Fife Welfare Benefits Partnership

Service

The MacMillan Fife Welfare Benefits Adviser provides free and confidential advice to cancer patients and their families residing in Fife. Assistance is available through telephone, pre-arranged appointments, or home visits. The adviser can help with various issues, including benefits applications and challenges, health costs, charitable grants, and transport concessions.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Welfare Rights - East Lothian

Service

The Macmillan Welfare Rights Service in East Lothian provides free and confidential advice, advocacy and information on welfare benefits and entitlements to cancer patients and their families. The service assists with issues such as benefits, income maximization, housing, and employment, and can also help with form completion, advocacy and representation at tribunals. The service is available to residents of East Lothian and can be reached via a voicemail or email.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Scottish Borders Macmillan Welfare Benefits Partnership

Service

The Scottish Borders Benefit Advice Service assists with social security benefits, tax credits, appeals, grants, council services, and transport concessions. It operates in the Scottish Borders.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Apply for a blue badge - Scottish Borders

Service

This service in the Scottish Borders provides information on how to apply for a Blue Badge for people with disabilities or mental disorders, and for organisations that care for disabled people. The service provides eligibility criteria, application methods, and costs.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Make 2nds Count

Charity

Make 2nds Count is a UK charity for patients with secondary (metastatic, stage 4) breast cancer. They offer support services, including peer-to-peer support groups, clinical trial advocacy, and wellbeing resources.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Mummy's Star

Charity

Mummy's Star is a UK and Ireland-based charity that provides cancer support to women and their families diagnosed during pregnancy or within 12 months of giving birth. They offer comprehensive information, links, and FAQs to ensure that those in need have access to the necessary services and support.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Beach Wheelchairs North Berwick

Service

Beach Wheelchairs North Berwick provides beach wheelchairs for hire in East Lothian, Scotland, with a fixed outdoor hoist available on site. We now have 4 manual chairs and 2 power chairs. Booking can be done in advance via phone, email or Facebook. Users must have someone of good health and fitness to push manual wheelchairs.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Beach Wheelchairs Seton Sands

Charity

Beach Wheelchairs Seton Sands offers free hire of Hippocampe and Nomad beach wheelchairs by booking through Haven Seton Sands. There is no hoist available.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Apply for a blue badge - Edinburgh Council

Service

This service in the Edinburgh provides information on how to apply for a Blue Badge for people with disabilities or mental disorders, and for organisations that care for disabled people. The service provides eligibility criteria, application methods, and costs.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey - Edinburgh and Lothians

Service

The Edinburgh and Lothians Improving the Cancer Journey service offers non-clinical support for people affected by cancer, including families and carers. We can help with various concerns and can be contacted directly or referred.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Prostate Cancer UK

Charity

Prostate Cancer UK provides support and information to the 400,000 men in the UK living with or after prostate cancer. They offer resources on various topics including hormone therapy, urinary and bowel problems, sex and relationships, and emotional support. There are specialist nurses available for phone and online chat consultations.

Support for following cancer types: Prostate