Support Directory

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

Macmillan @ West Lothian 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. Working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, our service offers anyone affected by cancer access to information and support.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Cancer Buddies

Service

If you need to talk, we're here to listen. With a weekly call or visit from one of our trained Macmillan Buddies, you don't have to face cancer alone.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary

Service

We offer a free information and support service for anyone affected by cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh

Service

The Macmillan Information and Support Centre is situated within the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, it is a drop in centre, which aims to offer practical and emotional support to anyone affected by cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support

Charity

Macmillan provides emotional, practical, physical, and financial support for people at every stage of their cancer experience, campaigns for cancer-related policies, offers workplace training, and provides resources and tools for healthcare professionals.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support - Benefits and Financial Support

Service

You may be able to claim benefits to help you in your situation. You may also be able to get financial assistance from other organisations.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support - Free Specialist Counselling

Service

Through Bupa, Macmillan are offering up to four counselling sessions, free for people struggling emotionally because of cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support - Hairloss

Service

Cancer treatments often cause hair loss. We offer support with wigs, hats, scalp care, and emotional assistance for coping with and managing hair loss.

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