Support Directory

Lilac Cancer Support Ltd

Charity

Lilac is a small charity in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, that provides various services, including transport to and from hospital appointments, support groups, recliner chairs for the terminally ill, physical activity programs such as yoga and chi me, counseling, complimentary therapies, horticultural therapy, and men's sheds. They also offer beauty therapy to reduce the effects of cancer treatment.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Little Brainstrust

Service

Around 500 children a year are diagnosed with a brain tumour, and there are innumerable families living with the disease. Families can find communication difficult, and awareness of brain tumours in children is low.

Support for following cancer types: Brain

Little Lifts

Charity

Support breast cancer patients with free Little Lifts Boxes during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Thoughtfully curated gifts to lift spirits and ease discomfort.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Lobular Breast Cancer

Charity

We are a UK patient advocacy charity working to improve outcomes for people diagnosed with lobular breast cancer and focused on increasing information, conducting research and changing treatment guidelines for this distinct disease.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Logan's Fund

Charity

Logan’s Fund will support anyone diagnosed prior to their 18th birthday and we will continue offering support after that where appropriate. Logan’s Fund will also support bereaved families in any way we can.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Long Term Conditions Hebrides

Service

LTCH, based in on the Isle of Lewis, supports those with long-term conditions and their carers through activities, self-management techniques, and digital connections, fostering well-being and community.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Look Good Feel Better

Charity

Look Good Feel Better provides free workshops and support for cancer patients, offering skincare, makeup, hair loss, wigs, headwear and styling advice. Join their sessions for guidance and connections with others in similar situations.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Love Po

Charity

Love Po offers gifts and experiences to cancer patients during treatment or within the first year post-treatment. Apply on their website, with specific criteria and timeframes for each.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

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

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

Lymphoma Action - health professionals

Charity

Lymphoma Action provides support, information, and education for people affected by lymphoma and healthcare professionals. They offer education events, email updates, online training, resources for patients, clinical trials, and a magazine. They also have a searchable map of CTCL treatment centers and research projects and reports.

Support for following cancer types: Lymphoma

Macmillan - Employers and Cancer

Service

Macmillan at Work provides information, training and resources for employers to help them support staff affected by cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan - Free Will Service

Service

With our trusted will writing partners we can offer you the opportunity all year round to write your will for free.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan - support for the LGBTQ+ community

Service

LGBTQ+ people and cancer treatment

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan - Work and Cancer

Service

You may not know how cancer will affect your work now and in the future. Read the answers to commonly asked questions about work and cancer.

Macmillan @ Edinburgh Libraries Cancer Information and Support Services

Service

If you’re affected by cancer, a family member or friend, our Macmillan Information and Support Service within Edinburgh Libraries can offer a wide range of Macmillan information booklets and access to specialist books to take away as well as signposting to other relevant services. Whether newly diagnosed or finished treatment, for support, information or just want to chat a we’re here to help. Head to our webpage for details of our drop in service point locations and timings or check with your local Library.

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

Macmillan @ Fauldhouse Partnership Centre, Cancer Information and Support Service

Service

If you're affected by cancer you may want to know there's someone you can turn to for help.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer