Support Directory

The John Hartson Foundation Ltd

Charity

The John Hartson Foundation aims to raise awareness and funds for those affected by cancer, particularly testicular cancer. They provide support services and promote early detection through awareness-raising.

• Testicular

The Lavender Touch

Charity

The Lavender Touch funds confidential complementary therapy services for cancer patients and carers in the Scottish Borders. They offer massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy, and tailor services to individual needs. They also sell calming products. Courses of treatments are offered and can be carried out at the therapy room, local health centres, or homes.

• All types of cancer

The Little Princess Trust

Charity

The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs for young people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment or other conditions.

• All types of cancer

The Loss Foundation

Charity

The Loss Foundation is a national charity specialising solely in supporting those who lose a loved one to cancer, whether that be spouses, family members, friends or colleagues.

• All types of cancer

The Lymphoedema Support Network

Charity

The Lymphoedema Support Network is a registered charity and the UK's national patient support organisation for those living with or affected by lymphoedema.

The Osborne Trust

Charity

We support children and young people across the UK & Northern Ireland whose parent have a cancer diagnosis, are undergoing cancer treatment, has seen a cancer recurrence, died from cancer & beyond.

• All types of cancer

The Peedie Retreat

Charity

The Peedie Retreat aims to build an accessible house at Inganess Beach to provide short breaks for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer, offering happiness and respite with family and friends.

• All types of cancer

The Prince & Princess Of Wales Hospice

Charity

Improving the quality of life and wellbeing of people with a life-limiting or terminal conditions.

The Puffin Pool

Charity

The Puffin Pool is a charity in the Highlands offering assessment and treatment for adults and children. They provide specialist therapy in a modern facility, Dingwall, heated by 'green' energy, with qualified lifeguards and experienced physiotherapists conducting hydrotherapy for rehabilitation and self-care.

• All types of cancer

The Rainbow Project

Charity

Our Cancer Champions Project, launched in August 2024, aims to empower and support LGBTQIA+ people impacted by cancer in Northern Ireland. Delivered by the Rainbow Project and supported by Macmillan Cancer Support, we are proud to be the first dedicated LGBTQIA+ cancer awareness service in Northern Ireland.

• All types of cancer

The Rehab Dietitian

Service

The Rehab Dietitian provides specialist, personalised nutrition support before, during and after cancer treatment. Gina Giebner is an HCPC Registered Dietitian with over 20 years’ experience in gastrointestinal and oncology care, helping people manage treatment side effects, bowel problems, weight changes and recovery.

• All types of cancer

The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

Charity

A Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, Caregivers Group & Patients Group.

• Head & neck

Therapy Directory

Service

Therapy Directory provides clear, accessible information about reflexology and other complementary therapies, helping people find qualified, insured reflexologists across the UK. We support those affected by cancer in exploring therapies that may aid relaxation and help manage anxiety.

• All types of cancer

Thistle Foundation

Charity

Thistle is a Scottish charity supporting people with long-term health conditions and disabilities to live life on their terms.

• All types of cancer

Thistle Foundation - Support for Veterans

Service

We offer wellbeing support to current and ex-service men and women.

• All types of cancer

Thistle Foundation - Support in Midlothian

Service

The Midlothian Wellbeing Service offers support for people living with long-term health conditions or facing challenging life situations.

• All types of cancer

Throat Cancer Foundation

Charity

The Throat Cancer Foundation offers support and information to those affected by throat cancer. They provide expert advice, patient journeys, medical terminology, nutrition guidance, and further resources for coping. They also have a Buddy System.

• Pharynx
• Oesophageal
• Thyroid
• Oral and oropharyngeal
• Larynx

Turn2us

Charity

Access support through our Benefits Calculator and Grants Search tools. Check benefit entitlement, search for grants, learn about Turn2us grants, get help with energy and water bills, and find local advisers.

• All types of cancer

Tweed Wheels

Service

Tweed Wheels is a community transport provider (operating under the parent Charity 'The Bridge') that offers affordable transport to anyone living in Tweeddale who has difficulty using public transport because of ill health, disability or age, and hasn't got access to a car.

• All types of cancer

UCAN (Grampian)

Charity

UCAN is a charity that supports those affected by urological cancers in North Scotland through monthly support group meetings, presentations, and events. They also offer a Buddy Network for cancer patients to seek additional support and friendship from patient advisors who have been through similar experiences.

• Penile
• Bladder
• Testicular
• Kidney
• Prostate