Support Directory

Marie Curie - Bereavement Tips for Employers

Service

Marie Curie offers end-of-life care and support in the UK. They offer guidance on supporting grieving employees at work, creating bereavement policies, and fostering a compassionate culture. Line managers can find assistance when a staff member passes away.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Marie Curie - LGBTQ+ resources

Service

Find helpful resources for LGBTQ+ people living with a terminal illness and those close to them.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Marie Curie Hospice Belfast

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We're here to support you and your family to have the best possible quality of life.

Marie Curie Hospice Edinburgh

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We're here to support you and your family to have the best possible quality of life.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Marie Curie Hospice Glasgow

Service

We're here to support you and your family to have the best possible quality of life.

Marie Keating Foundation - Ireland

Charity

Information and advice to both employers and employees about going back to work after cancer. With more than 170,000 cancer survivors in Ireland, more and more people are coming through or living positively with cancer than ever before. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can have a lasting impact and it can be daunting for a survivor to consider returning to work and confusing for employers to understand how to help support that transition.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Meadowbank Car 4U | Falkirk Transport

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Meadowbank Car 4U, Falkirk, offers free transport to and from hospital appointments and treatment sessions for cancer patients registered at Meadowbank Health Centre, Falkirk. Book by phone. A driver will contact you before the appointment to arrange pick-up time and wait at the hospital during the appointment.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Melanoma Action and Support Scotland (MASScot)

Charity

MASScot is Scotland's only skin cancer-specific charity, providing support, counselling, and therapy services for patients and families affected by melanoma and other skin cancers. They also offer an educational resource to warn young people of the dangers of overexposure to the sun. MASScot is available for one-to-one support and aims to direct individuals to the most appropriate sources of information.

Support for following cancer types: Skin, Melanoma

Menopause matters

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Award-winning, independent website and magazine providing accurate and up-to-date information about the menopause, menopausal symptoms and treatment options.

Support for following cancer types: Cervical, Ovarian, Womb, Vaginal

Midlothian Cancer Peer Support Group

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MCPSG provides an opportunity for people with Cancer to talk to others who share their experience.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Midlothian Macmillan Benefits Advice Service

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The service offers help through home visits and telephone advice and covers all levels of information and form filling to advocacy and tribunal representation.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Mission Remission

Charity

Mission Remission is the hub for cancer survivors – we share hundreds of inspirational stories and practical strategies to move forward after cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Morphfit Gentle Movement Project Ltd

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The MorphFit Gentle Movement Project is a fully funded community focused Gentle Exercise Programme delivered online helping the elderly and those with acknowledged health issues who are shielding from COVID and missing out on regular health care programmes. The MorphFit Gentle Movement Project Ltd is actively building working partnerships within the the third sector community offering to help vulnerable populations. Our unique online service is available to: The elderly All age groups and populations experiencing acknowledged health issues To Carers of vulnerable populations Our Goal is to : To help improve general wellbeing, Improve physical health Improve Mental health. Provide Social stimulation and Interaction Help those isolating due to COVID-19

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Move Against Cancer - Move as One Support Group

Charity

Stay active with extra support for young people aged 18-30 affected by cancer. Join MOVE as ONE Facebook group, initiated by Sophie Mulligan, offering motivation and community.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Move Charity - 5k Your Way - Edinburgh

Charity

Join us at Cramond Promenade, Edinburgh, EH4 5ES, last Saturday monthly. It's 5k YOUR Way: walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer and you don't have to do the whole 5k - do as much or as little as you want.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Move More Aberdeen

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Move More Aberdeen offers tailored exercise programs to anyone affected by cancer. Referrals or self-referrals accepted.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Move More ANGUSalive

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If you have had a cancer diagnosis, whatever stage you are in your cancer journey, Move More ANGUSalive is here to support you to get and stay active.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Move More Borders

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If you’re living with cancer and beyond in the Borders, our Move More Development Officers will provide you with support to help you get, and stay active at a pace that’s right for you.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Move More Highland

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Move More Highland is a physical activity programme supporting people affected by cancer to make physical activity a part of their lifestyle.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Move More North Lanarkshire

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Macmillan in Lanarkshire currently have a wide variety of sessions up and running at partner organisation North Lanarkshire Council venues.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer