Support Directory

Irvine and Troon Cancer Care

Charity

Irvine & Troon Cancer Care provides free patient transport services and information on available services to cancer patients and families in Irvine and Troon. They have been operating since 1987 with volunteer staff fully checked by Disclosure Scotland.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

It's Good 2 Give!

Charity

It's Good 2 Give supports young cancer patients and their families in Scotland by providing physical and mental health assistance and a purpose-built retreat on the shores of Loch Venachar.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Keith Cancer Link Support

Charity

Keith Cancer Link aims to provide support, assistance, and information to people affected by cancer in the Keith and District area. They offer a taxi service, a library, complimentary services, hospital and home visits, and monthly meetings, among other services. We prioritise confidentiality and networking with other groups.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Kidney Cancer UK

Charity

We have a free telephone Counselling service and a freephone Support Line, there to support patients across Scotland free on 0800 002 9002. Please feel free to call us, we are here for you.

Support for following cancer types: Kidney

Kilbryde Hospice

Charity

Kilbryde Hospice is a voluntary independent hospice which exists to provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to people with life limiting progressive illnesses and to their relatives and carers.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Knitted Knockers

Charity

Knitted Knockers are a UK charity that knit and crochet breast prostheses for women that have undergone a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Each Knocker is made with love and filled with hope, and we provide them FREE OF CHARGE to those ladies who need it.

Support for following cancer types: Breast

Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust

Charity

The Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust (LCCT) provides free transportation service to cancer patients who live within the NHS Lanarkshire boundaries and have no other means of transport to their appointments. Over 100 volunteer drivers provide a reliable, friendly, and supportive service to reduce patient's stress and anxiety.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Lanarkshire Carers

Charity

Lanarkshire Carers is a source for carers across Lanarkshire to access information, advice and a range of direct support services to support them in their caring roles.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Lanarkshire Speak Easy Group

Charity

Lanarkshire Speak Easy Cancer Support Group provides support to people with oral, facial, head or neck cancer and their families. They aim to offer hope, information, raise awareness, organise social outings and improve quality of life. We also answer questions and provide self-management resources. We have outreach services at Cumbernauld Health Centre and Monkland Hospital Head & Neck Clinic, and hold monthly meetings in Pather Community Centre.

Support for following cancer types: Head & neck, Oesophageal, Oral and oropharyngeal, Tongue, Thyroid, Larynx

Let's Talk About Mouth Cancer

Charity

The Mouth Cancer Awareness Campaign aims to improve the prognosis of patients with mouth cancer through early detection. They raise awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors, promote self-examination, and provide training events for healthcare professionals. We also counsel on responsible drinking, smoking cessation, and a healthy lifestyle.

Support for following cancer types: Oral and oropharyngeal, Tongue

Leukaemia Care

Charity

After a blood cancer diagnosis, we know how important information is to help you understand what you are about to go through. Whether you are a patient or a carer, we are dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support.

Support for following cancer types: Lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Leukaemia, Blood, Melanoma

Leukaemia Care - Glasgow Blood Cancer Support Group

Service

Our Glasgow Support Group is for anyone who has been affected by a blood cancer diagnosis. The group is supported and attended by haematology clinical staff from New Victoria Hospital.

Support for following cancer types: Myeloma, Lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Leukaemia, Blood

Leukaemia Care - Lanarkshire Haematology Support Group

Service

Maggie’s Lanarkshire & Leukaemia Care welcome anyone affected by a blood cancer to join us at our friendly support group.

Support for following cancer types: Myeloma, Lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Leukaemia, Blood

Leukaemia Care – Forth Valley Haematology Support Group

Service

Leukaemia Care is a national blood cancer support charity.

Support for following cancer types: Myeloma, Lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Leukaemia, Blood

Leukaemia Care – Scotland National Support Group

Service

After a blood cancer diagnosis, we know how important information is to help you understand what you are about to go through. Whether you are a patient or a carer, we are dedicated to ensuring that anyone affected by blood cancer receives the right information, advice and support.

Support for following cancer types: Myeloma, Lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Leukaemia, Blood

Life After Cancer

Service

Life after Cancer provides support groups, coaching, and one-to-one assistance for people who have finished cancer treatment, helping them build a positive life.

Lightning Reach

Service

Lighting Reach is a free online portal that helps you find and apply for financial support available from various sources, including charitable grants, local authority support and savings on utility bills, quickly and securely - all in one place.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Lila Yoga

Service

A welcoming space to play, move, breath, and come together as a community.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Lilac Cancer Support Ltd

Charity

Lilac is a small charity in Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland, that provides various services, including transport to and from hospital appointments, support groups, recliner chairs for the terminally ill, physical activity programs such as yoga and chi me, counseling, complimentary therapies, horticultural therapy, and men's sheds. They also offer beauty therapy to reduce the effects of cancer treatment.

Support for following cancer types: All types of cancer

Little Brainstrust

Service

Around 500 children a year are diagnosed with a brain tumour, and there are innumerable families living with the disease. Families can find communication difficult, and awareness of brain tumours in children is low.

Support for following cancer types: Brain