Support Directory

Action Cancer

Charity

Action Cancer offers free services to anyone affected by cancer, providing support for physical and emotional symptoms, counseling, coaching, complementary therapy, and exercise programs. They operate in local communities, workplaces, and mobile units, reaching 25,000 people annually in Northern Ireland.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Battle Cancer Program

Charity

The Battle Cancer Program is a free 12-week fitness and support initiative designed for anyone who has completed active cancer treatment and is ready to rebuild strength, confidence, and independence through movement and community.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Be Active...Live Well Angus

Service

If you have had a cancer diagnosis, whatever stage you are in your cancer journey, Be Active...live well is here to support you to get and stay active.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Beach Wheelchairs

Charity

Our mission is to get people onto the sand, by the waves and enable them to enjoy our beautiful beaches with friends and family. We are a charity that provide beach wheelchairs for free hire from the Beach Hut in North Berwick Harbour, East Lothian. We have a hoist and we have a powered chair too. We also have chairs available at Portobello and the Seton Sands Caravan Park.

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

Cancer Research UK

Charity

If you've been diagnosed with cancer, or know someone who has, we provide practical information on everything from symptoms and screening, to coping after treatment.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

CanRehab - Free Cancer Exercise Classes Edinburgh

Service

Free Cancer Exercise Classes to anyone pre-post- or currently going through cancer treatment.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

CanRehab Trust

Charity

CanRehab Trust matches people living with or beyond cancer in the UK with registered cancer exercise qualified instructors to provide individualised support online or in-person. Being physically active before, during, and after cancer treatment can benefit patients' physical and psychological health. CanRehab Trust seeks to improve patients' quality of life and has developed a register of approved trainers and health professionals.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

CLAN Cancer Support

Charity

This Scottish charity offers cancer support services pre- and post-diagnosis in wellbeing centres across the north-east of Scotland and Northern Isles (Aberdeen, Banchory, Crimond, Elgin, Inverurie, Orkney & Shetland) including counselling and walk-in sessions.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Cyclists Fighting Cancer

Charity

Cyclists Fighting Cancer is a UK charity that provides new lightweight bikes, tandems and specially adapted trikes to children and young people living with and beyond cancer. We also fund a network of Cancer Exercise Specialists and promote activity, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.

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

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust

Service

The Health and Wellbeing Team at FSLT deliver an exercise referral scheme for people in Fife living with a long-term health condition including anyone who has had a Cancer diagnosis. Our specialist trained instructors have the knowledge and expertise to support you on your journey to becoming more physically active before, during and after your treatment.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Friends Of The Cancer Centre

Charity

Friends of the Cancer Centre is a charity that supports cancer patients in Northern Ireland. They provide financial support, complementary therapy, exercise and relaxation classes, social work services, physical activity coaching, accommodation, homely comforts, refreshments, wheelchairs, patient gardens, and gifts for patients to improve patient care, comfort, and experience.

Future Dreams

Charity

Nobody should face breast cancer alone. Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity provides practical and emotional support for those diagnosed with breast cancer, promotes breast health awareness and funds vital secondary breast cancer research.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Highland Breast Care Association

Charity

The group partners with Raigmore Hospital to provide support and advice to those affected by breast cancer. We hold meetings and an exercise class for those with or at risk from lymphoedema.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Lila Yoga

Service

A welcoming space to play, move, breath, and come together as a community.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

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

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

Maggie's

Charity

Maggie's provides free cancer support and information in centers across the UK and online. Our professionals offer support for anything from treatment side effects to money worries, available without appointment or referral.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer