Support Directory

Friends of Anchor

Charity

Friends of ANCHOR is a charity dedicated to supporting people in the north of Scotland who are affected by cancer or a blood disorder.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Friends Of The Cancer Centre

Charity

Friends of the Cancer Centre is a charity that supports cancer patients in Northern Ireland. They provide financial support, complementary therapy, exercise and relaxation classes, social work services, physical activity coaching, accommodation, homely comforts, refreshments, wheelchairs, patient gardens, and gifts for patients to improve patient care, comfort, and experience.

From Me To You Letters

Charity

Write a letter to a friend or family member with cancer or Donate A Letter to a stranger in hospital.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Fruitfly Collective

Service

The organisation's mission is to bring together science and the arts to provide the public with innovative experiences to enrich their understanding of science.

Future Dreams

Charity

Nobody should face breast cancer alone. Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity provides practical and emotional support for those diagnosed with breast cancer, promotes breast health awareness and funds vital secondary breast cancer research.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Gala Wheels

Service

Gala Wheels is a community transport provider (operating under the parent Charity 'The Bridge') that offers affordable wheelchair accessible transport in the central borders area to people who have mobility issues.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Glasgow East End Community Carers

Charity

Working in partnership with others, we empower carers by providing them with support and resources to improve their quality of life and develop the skills necessary to become more confident in their caring role.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Glasgow Helps

Charity

Glasgow Helps, a collaborative effort of public and voluntary sectors, simplifies access to life-improving activities and services. The web directory aids citizens and their supporters, offering free support and advice.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Glasgow South East Carers Centre

Charity

The overall aim of South East Carers Centre is to provide a valuable resource to carers and young carers living in the South East Area of Glasgow

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief

Service

Good Life, Good Death, Good Grief is working to make Scotland a place where people can help each other through the difficult times that come with death, dying and bereavement.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Grampian Child Bereavement Network

Service

Grampian Child Bereavement Network provides support to bereaved children and young people across Grampian. We believe that if children and young people are provided with appropriate support, information and guidance then they will manage their grief.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Gray To Sunny Day

Charity

Gray to Sunny Day, founded by Darina Gray, supports cancer patients by providing family experiences, photoshoots, small gifts, and grants. Apply through their contact form.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Greig Steven Memorial - Greig's House

Charity

Greig's House is a countryside retreat in Glenluce, Dumfries and Galloway, overlooking beautiful fields with views of the Mull of Galloway. It sleeps 4 and has a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and dining area with board games and Sky TV. People living in Scotland and battling cancer can apply to stay here for free.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Headway

Charity

An acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury caused to the brain since birth. There are many possible causes, including a fall, a road accident, tumour and stroke.

Support for following cancer types: Brain

Hebridean Men's Cancer Support Group

Charity

The Hebridean Men's Cancer Support Group supports men affected by cancer, their family and friends in the Outer Hebrides. Meetings are held every Friday from 2pm to 4pm at the Bayhead Retirement Centre, Stornoway.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Helensburgh & Lomond Carers

Charity

To make a positive difference to the lives of adult and young carers of Helensburgh and Lomond

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Highland Breast Care Association

Charity

The group partners with Raigmore Hospital to provide support and advice to those affected by breast cancer. We hold meetings and an exercise class for those with or at risk from lymphoedema.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Highland Hospice

Charity

Highland Hospice provides specialist palliative care in the Highlands, managing physical symptoms and offering emotional, social, and spiritual advice to patients and loved ones. We operate in various settings to provide respect, dignity, and choice during the patient's illness and into bereavement.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Highland Macmillan CAB Partnership

Service

Advice, assistance and representation for anyone affected by cancer on many issues including benefits, employment, housing, debt, holiday insurance, Power of Attorney and community care issues.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Home Energy Scotland

Service

Home Energy Scotland is funded by Scottish Government and provides free and impartial advice, support and funding to help households in Scotland reduce their bills and lower their impact on the environment. Our award-winning service is available to all and we've helped Scotland save over £1 billion on energy bills (plus over 6 million tonnes of CO2) since we launched in 2008. We're proud to be part of the Scottish Government's efforts to tackle the climate emergency and help households out of fuel poverty, as we recover from the pandemic. We help people create warmer homes, reduce their energy bills & lower their carbon footprint. Funded by the Scottish Government, delivered by Energy Saving Trust.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer