Beatson Cancer Charity

At Beatson Cancer Charity we believe that no-one should face cancer on their own.

This has always been our aim and we will work hard to continue to support even more people and families in the years to come.

A cancer diagnosis is a traumatic and life-changing event, not just for the patient, but also for their family.

Beatson Cancer Charity provides a comprehensive range of wellbeing and specialist services including complementary therapies, specialist health and work support and specialist activities delivered by charity staff and volunteers.

Wellbeing Services

Beatson Cancer Charity provides wellbeing services to cancer patients and their families across the West of Scotland. Coping with cancer is hard, so we are there to make that journey a little easier by giving expert wellbeing support, therapies and care to people at a very vulnerable time in their lives.

Health and Work

Our Specialist Health and Work team is experienced in health and work issues, particularly for those who have been affected by cancer. The service supports those who are remaining at work, returning to work or looking for a new job. We also support employers who need guidance dealing with cancer in the workplace.

Group Support

The group programmes consist of two separate groups which aim to support participants who face the challenges and worries associated with a cancer diagnosis.

Living with Uncertainty: This group programme supports people to manage the worries and challenges of living with cancer that can’t be cured and take steps towards living a meaningful life.

Fear of Recurrence: This group is designed to support people to understand and manage these worries and feelings in everyday life. The sessions introduce a range of coping skills, including anxiety management techniques, grounding exercise, and exploration of what a meaningful life looks like for each person as they move forward.

Bereavement Support

Our bereavement service is delivered by a team of professionals who are skilled in working with you to identify the support you may require and create a plan that suits your needs, helping you work towards what is important to you. If you are looking for advice to help you manage your own grief, or guidance through the practicalities that follow the death of a loved one, we can help. Our specialist team will support you in navigating the available resources and help you identify those most appropriate for your situation.

Befriending Service

Our befriending service provides one-to-one telephone companionship which allows the building of good rapport and regular contact. Our fantastic volunteer befrienders can also highlight how you can find out more about practical and emotional help resources available.