Support Directory

Macmillan - support for the LGBTQ+ community

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LGBTQ+ people and cancer treatment

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan - Work and Cancer

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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

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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 @ Bathgate Partnership Centre, Cancer Information and Support Service

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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 @ Blackburn Partnership Centre

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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

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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 Cancer Buddies

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Improving the Cancer Journey - Dundee

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Macmillan's Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service in Dundee helps those affected by cancer live as well as possible by providing tailored information and support, including emotional support, financial and housing assistance, and connecting with relevant organisations.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Improving The Cancer Journey - East Dumbartonshire

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Improving the cancer journey is a service available to all cancer patients within the East Dunbartonshire Council area.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Macmillan Improving The Cancer Journey - East Lothian

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Improving the cancer journey is a service available to anyone affected by cancer in the East Lothian Council area.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer