Support Directory

VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian)

Charity

VOCAL supports and empowers unpaid carers in Edinburgh and Midlothian through individual support, information, training and access to services.

• All types of cancer

WAY Widowed and Young

Charity

Widowed and You (WAY) is the UK's only national charity for people aged 50 or under when their partner died. It offers peer-to-peer support from volunteers who have also experienced the loss, organizes social groups and events, and aims to provide emotional and practical support to all young widowed people.

• All types of cancer

West Galloway Cancer Drop In Centre

Charity

Stranraer Cancer Drop in Centre aims to promote well-being and alleviate distress from cancer and long-term, life-threatening conditions. They offer confidential support from health professionals and trained volunteers to those affected by cancer, their families, and carers. It was created to provide information and support for people affected by cancer and other serious illnesses.

• All types of cancer

Westerhaven

Service

Westerhaven offers a range of specialist support services for people in South West Edinburgh with cancer, as well as their family and friends. Services include counseling, yoga, healthy eating advice, and welfare benefits referrals. All services are free and available face-to-face, online, or by phone.

• All types of cancer

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative

Charity

Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative (WICCI) provides free, non-clinical support to anyone affected by cancer across the Western Isles. Support is available for people with a cancer diagnosis, their families, carers and those bereaved by cancer.

• All types of cancer

Winston's Wish

Charity

We support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling

• All types of cancer

Winston's Wish - health professionals

Charity

Winston’s Wish helps professionals caring for bereaved children by providing information, support, and resources. They offer services to help with conversations, expression of feelings, and understanding grief in young people. They also encourage bereaved children to reach out to them directly for support.

• All types of cancer

Working with Cancer

Service

Coaching, advice and support for those affected by cancer, including partners. Employers can receive training, consultancy, and support for cancer survivors and working carers. Health professionals can access training workshops.

World Cancer Research Fund

Charity

World Cancer Research Fund is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer, and share the evidence with the public, health professionals and policymakers.

• All types of cancer

World Cancer Research Fund - Health & Advice

Charity

Access tools, guides, and resources for healthier living, cancer support, and nutrition. Tailored materials for children, cancer survivors, and health professionals. Ryan Riley's recipes enhance enjoyment during cancer treatment.

• All types of cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer

Charity

Young Lives vs Cancer provides day-to-day support for children and young people with cancer and their families, from diagnosis to bereavement. They offer financial support, personal care and support at home, and help to get young cancer patients back on track educationally and socially. We also offer bereavement support and campaign for policy change based on the experiences of young cancer patients and their families.

• All types of cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer Grant

Service

Young Lives vs Cancer gives various grants, right from the moment of diagnosis, to help children and young people aged 0-24, and their families, cope financially.

• All types of cancer