Support Directory

Children's Cancer Unit Charity

Charity

Northern Ireland's Children's Cancer Unit is the sole treatment centre for 60-70 diagnosed children yearly, staffed by dedicated professionals. It's part of a global network that runs clinical trials to improve survival rates and quality of life. Recent developments include expanding bed capacity, partnering to create a young adult service, creating an app to prepare children for treatment, and contributing £300,000 towards an MRI scanner.

• All types of cancer

Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)

Charity

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) provides unwavering care to children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. CHAS supports young people pre-birth to 21, and their whole family, in hospices, children’s homes, and in hospitals. In partnership with health and social care, CHAS supports families in life, death and beyond.

Circle Of Comfort

Charity

Circle of Comfort is a Scottish charity providing free reflexology, massage, and aromatherapy treatments to cancer patients in Fife and Perthshire, in partnership with NHS, GP surgeries, and other organisations.

• All types of cancer

City of Edinburgh Macmillan Welfare Rights Partnership

Service

Macmillan Welfare Rights Partnership in Edinburgh provides free and confidential specialist welfare rights services to cancer patients and their families, including advice on benefits, income maximisation, and advocacy. They offer home visits and can see clients in other locations as well. Contact them via phone or email for more information.

• All types of cancer

CLAN Cancer Support

Charity

This Scottish charity offers cancer support services pre- and post-diagnosis in wellbeing centres across the north-east of Scotland and Northern Isles (Aberdeen, Banchory, Crimond, Elgin, Inverurie, Orkney & Shetland) including counselling and walk-in sessions.

• All types of cancer

CLL Support

Charity

Our mission is to support and empower Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) patients, and Small Lymphocytic Leukaemia (SLL) patients, their families and supporters.

• Blood
• Leukaemia

CoppaFeel!

Charity

Our mission is to encourage regular breast and pecs self-checks, educate people on the signs of breast cancer, and empower them to seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

• Breast

CoppaFeel! - Resources for Trans and Non Binary People

Service

Our mission is to encourage regular breast and pecs self-checks, educate people on the signs of breast cancer, and empower them to seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

• Breast

Cowal Hospice Trust

Charity

The Hospice provides palliative care to anyone living within the Cowal peninsula who is suffering from a life limiting illness.

• All types of cancer

Crossroads Care Orkney

Charity

Crossroads Care Orkney is a local charity which was established in 1994 with the aim of improving the life of Carers and those for whom they care by giving information, emotional support and practical help.

• All types of cancer

Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support

Charity

Cruse Scotland offers professional bereavement support for adults, children, and families, including counseling, peer groups, resources, and a helpline. Training and educational services are also available for individuals and organizations.

• All types of cancer

Cyclists Fighting Cancer

Charity

Cyclists Fighting Cancer is a UK charity that provides new lightweight bikes, tandems and specially adapted trikes to children and young people living with and beyond cancer. We also fund a network of Cancer Exercise Specialists and promote activity, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle.

• All types of cancer

Doing it for Daniel Foundation

Charity

The charity provides financial support for children and young people with cancer at Glasgow hospitals, funding gifts, experiences, and holidays. We also support brain tumour research and provide support for parents dealing with a brain tumour diagnosis.

• All types of cancer

Drain Dollies

Service

Providing patients with surgical drain bags post operatively to make recovery simple :) supporting the charity Prevent breast cancer and raising awareness!

• Ovarian
• Breast

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau

Service

Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau is a local, independent charity which provides free, impartial and confidential advice and information to give you the tools you need to sort out any issues or problems.

• All types of cancer

East Renfrewshire Carers Centre

Charity

We provide support to adults and young people (within East Renfrewshire) with extra caring responsibilities at home.

• All types of cancer

Edinburgh & Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group

Charity

This self-help group supports men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer in Edinburgh and the Lothians. They offer regular meetings, events, and forums to share experiences and provide support. They also engage in initiatives and projects, including raising awareness and providing resources.

• Prostate

Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity

Charity

We help seriously ill babies, children and young people by supporting their medical care, mental health and family’s wellbeing.

• All types of cancer

EGFR+UK

Charity

EGFR Positive UK is a patient-driven charity committed to providing information and support for EGFR-mutated lung cancer patients and their families. We are also dedicated to supporting research and advocacy to change EGFR positive lung cancer into a chronic disease that can be managed long-term. We work to raise awareness of EGFR positive lung cancer and end the stigma associated with lung cancer in general. We know that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer – young or old, smoker or never-smoker.

• Lung

EHTG (European Hereditary Tumour Group)

Charity

The EHTG collaborates to conduct studies, set up databases, and establish guidelines to improve knowledge of hereditary tumor syndromes. The group welcomes global participation and encourages ideas for improving clinical care.

• Gastric