Support Directory

Oban Hospice Limited

Charity

The Dove Centre in Oban provides drop-in support for people with cancer and life-limiting illnesses, including therapies, group sessions, and one-to-one support for patients, families, and caregivers. They offer practical and emotional support, access to community services and advocacy, alternative therapies, and family support. Additionally, they provide life coaching, well-being coaching, benefits advice, and specialist massage for people with cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Octopus Energy

Service

Octo Assist offers bill grants and support schemes for those struggling with energy bills. They provide free electric blankets to those in need.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

OGCancerNI

Charity

OGCancerNI was set up specifically to benefit patients and families affected by Oesophago-gastric cancer.

Support for following cancer types: Oesophageal, Stomach, Gastric

Oracle Cancer Trust

Charity

UK’s leading Head and Neck cancers charity dedicated to raising awareness and discovering newer and kinder treatments.

Support for following cancer types: Head & neck

Orchid fighting male cancer

Charity

Orchid supports healthcare professionals to improve care and services through training, expert advice, information, networking, awareness campaigns, and downloadable resources. They also offer useful links for prostate, testicular, and penile cancer.

Support for following cancer types: Penile, Testicular, Prostate

Orkney Patient Escort Service

Service

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

OUTpatients

Charity

OUTpatients (formerly 'Live Through This') exists to support and advocate for our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer communities when they are affected by cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Ovacome...ovarian cancer

Charity

The UK's national ovarian cancer support charity. We provide expert information and emotional support to anyone affected by the disease.

Support for following cancer types: Ovarian, Womb

Ovarian Cancer Action

Charity

Ovarian Cancer Action's Patient Hub offers information and advice for patients with ovarian cancer. It provides resources on treatment options, hereditary risks, support, and more. The website also features a video library and patient stories.

Support for following cancer types: Ovarian

Over The Wall Children's Charity

Charity

Supporting children with serious illnesses, and their families by providing free, life-changing activity camps.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Paddlers for Life

Charity

The group was inspired by Paddlers for Life and has two Dragon Boats (in Edinburgh and Lochore Meadows) for non-competitive paddling on weekends to improve fitness and enjoy socializing. All are welcome.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Pain Association Scotland

Charity

A national charity that delivers professionally led self management pain education in the community.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Pancreatic Cancer Action

Charity

Pancreatic Cancer Action provides information and support for those concerned about pancreatic cancer, from symptoms to diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, coping, bereavement, and patient stories.

Support for following cancer types: Pancreatic

Pancreatic Cancer UK

Charity

When you have pancreatic cancer, hope is hard. So we’re making sure you can have expert support to hold onto.

Support for following cancer types: Pancreatic

Partnerships For Wellbeing

Charity

Partnerships for Wellbeing (P4W) is an Inverness based charity working to support the health and wellbeing of local people. We run projects aiming at supporting physical and mental health - supporting independence, positivity and happiness!

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Pelvic Radiation Disease Association

Charity

Most people will experience some side effects during pelvic radiotherapy treatment. These symptoms often settle during the first few weeks after radiotherapy finishes.

Support for following cancer types: Penile, Bladder, Anal, Cervical, Testicular, Vulvar, Ovarian, Womb, Larynx, Vaginal, Bowel, Prostate

Penile Cancer Support Group Scotland (Orchid)

Charity

Orchid aims to raise awareness of penile cancer in Scotland, where there are 83 cases per year in a population of 5.2 million, and to provide better support to those affected. They are working with medical experts and key Scottish organizations to organize support groups and training sessions for health professionals. Orchid is also contributing to patient treatment and support through patient advocate organizations with eUROGEN and the European Association of Urology. There is an online penile cancer peer support group in Scotland.

Support for following cancer types: Penile, Testicular, Prostate

Pet Fostering Service Scotland - PFSS

Charity

We provide short term care for pets, when their owner is unable to do so through illness, homelessness or domestic abuse and cannot arrange any alternative care.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Pinc & Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation UK & Ireland

Charity

The PINC & STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation UK & Ireland is a registered charity aiming to make cancer rehabilitation services accessible to people affected by any type of cancer. Funds are raised by volunteers to support local people needing rehab services. It is run by volunteers and supported by certified physiotherapists throughout the UK and Ireland.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Preloved Reloved

Charity

Preloved Reloved Cancer & Beyond is a charity that collects and sends out donations of essential items that can be used by anyone going through treatment for cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer