Support Directory

Charlie Charlie One

Charity

We support British Armed Forces personnel and veterans with cancer and their families through peer support and signposting to other providers. Volunteers with similar experiences provide peer support.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Charlie House

Charity

Supporting babies, children & young people with life-limiting & life-threatening conditions, & their families, in the North-east of Scotland.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Child Bereavement UK

Charity

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Children with Cancer UK

Charity

We are one of the leading childhood cancer charities in the UK, supporting families and childhood cancer research since 1988. Over the last 35 years, we’ve developed kinder treatments, improved public and scientific understanding of childhood cancer and raised over £300 million.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group

Charity

Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading national charity and expert voice for all childhood cancers. They provide help, support and expert information for families affected by childhood cancer.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Children's Cancer and Leukemia Group (CCLG) - health professionals

Charity

Join CCLG to access career, networking, and learning opportunities in paediatric and TYA oncology. Membership offers benefits such as specialist groups, treatment guidelines, education resources, and reduced fees for conferences and courses. Members also have a voice in improving standards of care and can gain support from other members.

Support for following cancer types: Leukaemia

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.

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Civil Service Working Through Cancer Network

Service

The Working Through Cancer (WTC) network is a support group for all Civil Service staff who have been affected by cancer, whether through a personal diagnosis or supporting someone with cancer (as a carer or line manager).

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: Leukaemia, Blood

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.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Coppafeel - Resources for Trans and Non Binary People

Service

This page provides resources for trans and non-binary individuals, including information on changes during transition, signs of breast cancer, checking guidance, and FAQs. The terms "chest" and "breast" are used, and a glossary of terms is provided.

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

CrownCouture - Edinburgh, Wigs and Hair Loss

Sponsored

Whether hair loss is partial or full, our hair loss solutions can be tailored to suit your specific needs. Our bespoke solutions include custom-made intralace hair systems, human hair extensions and hair pieces, crown volumisers and ready-to-wear wigs . All our hair loss solutions and wigs have been designed to look and feel as natural as possible – and will help give you the inner confidence you need to shine. Edinburgh based

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: 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.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer