What other organisations can help me?
What other organisations can help me?
We have brought together a list of organisations and charities that can support you.
Many provide practical information and offer online support, group forums and advice lines. This list is not exhaustive so if there are any others that you would like to see here please contact us.
Click on the logos to be taken directly to the organisation's webpage below.
Meal Delivery Services, Recipes and Home Support
Do you live in central Scotland? Could you benefit from homecooked meals being delivered to you? Visit Blueberry Hill to view their menus or place an order. |
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Do you live in Scotland? Do you need support with shopping or meal preparation? Visit The Food Train website for information on the services they provide. |
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Are you looking for practical support, emotional or financial support? Visit the Macmillan website or contact our support line here You can also find recipes specific to certain needs here |
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Do you find it difficult to prepare meals? Do you want homecooked meals delivered to you? If you have swallowing difficulties or prefer softer options click here. Visit Wiltshire Farm Foods to view their menus or place an order. |
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Visit Oakhouse Foods to view over 350 frozen meals and desserts |
Health and Lifestyle
Support specific to cancer or treatment site
Do you have bladder or bowel cancer or are you supporting someone with these? Do you rely on easy access to toilet facilities? Click here to pick up your 'just can't wait' card to help you: https://www.bbuk.org.uk/just-cant-wait-cards/ Or visit the homepage for other support and resources.
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Do you have blood cancer or are you supporting someone with blood cancer? Do you want specialist support or to join a community forum? Visit Blood Cancer UK to find out what support they can offer you. |
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Do you have bowel cancer or are you supporting someone with bowel cancer? Visit Bowel Cancer UK to find out what support they can offer you.
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Colostomy UK is a support charity that supports and empowers people living with a stoma, their families, carers and friends. Click here to visit their website for more information and support.
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Run by ostmates for ostomates, IA is a national charity supporting those living with an ileostomy or internal pouch, their families, friends and carers.
Visit www.iasupport.org to find out more about our local groups, helping you live a full and active life, or to speak with one of our trained volunteers. |
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Do you or someone you care for have lymphoma? For more information, online support or to be connected with a buddy visit the Lymphoma Action website. |
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Do you or someone you are caring for have Myeloma UK? Are you looking for more information? Visit Myeloma UK to find out more about the support services they have available to you. |
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Pancreatic Cancer UK have written and video information about digestion, nutrition and managing any symptoms on their website. You can also speak to specialist nurses on their free Support Line, who can talk you through any question or concerns you have and offer emotional support. |
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Have you had radiotherapy to your pelvic area? Are you having long-term side effects from this? Visit PRDA for information and support. |
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Are you affected by prostate cancer? Visit their website for information and support. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company 02653887. |
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Have you or someone close to you got lung cancer? Visit the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation for more information or support. |
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Do you have prostate cancer or are you supporting someone with prostate cancer? Visit Tackle Prostate Cancer for support from a patient-led group. |
Cancer support in your area
Do you live in the North East of Scotland or the Scottish Isles? Do you have cancer or are you caring for someone with cancer? Are you looking for 1-2-1 counselling or are you interested in joining a support group? Visit CLAN Cancer Support to connect. |
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Do you live in the North East of Scotland, Orkney or Shetland area? Friends of ANCHOR aims to improve the lives of those with cancer or a haemophilia condition. There for you during your time in the hospital to better the treatment outcomes and overall patient experience. Visit their website to find out how they can help you. |
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Are you looking for practical support, emotional or financial support? Visit our website or contact our support line here |
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If you or someone you love has cancer you may have lots of questions, like how your treatment may make you feel, or what to do if you have money worries. Drop into one of our centres for a chat with one of our Cancer Support Specialists. We also offer psychological support and group activities too. To find your nearest centre visit: www.maggies.org |
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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity, supporting people and their families living with a terminal illness. We provide frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. For more information visit www.mariecurie.org.uk |
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Penny Brohn UK offer support to anyone with cancer before, during or after treatment. Visit their website to find out how they can help you. |
Support for Carers
Carers Trust Scotland provides advice and information for unpaid carers and young carers across Scotland, providing online resources and links to local carer services. | |
The Dundee Carers Centre aims to make a difference to the lives of carers of all ages and disabled people in Dundee. We provide information and support services for carers, young carers and disabled people. We ensure the rights of carers, young carers and disabled people are promoted and upheld. We work collectively to develop new services in response to identified unmet need Visit Dundee Carers Centre if you need their support. |
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If you or someone you love has cancer you may have lots of questions, like how your treatment may make you feel, or what to do if you have money worries. Drop into one of our centres for a chat with one of our Cancer Support Specialists. We also offer psychological support and group activities too. To find your nearest centre visit: www.maggies.org |
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Do you live in the Perth and Kinross area of Scotland? Do you support someone living with cancer? Visit PKAV's if you need their support. |
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Supporting People Who Care. Online platform offering FREE practical advice & learning for unpaid carers, families and workforce in Dundee. Website: https://carersofdundee.org/ Email: support@carersofdundee.org |
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Carers Scotland provides advice and information for carers across Scotland together with online resources for self-advocacy, training and support. |
Voluntary Action Shetland Carers Support service. Supporting and empowering unpaid Carers in Shetland to manage their caring role and have a life alongside caring. Website: www.shetlandcarers.org Email: carers@shetland.org |
Information for Cancer Prevention and Cancer Survivors
Links to third party organisations are provided for information only. The North Cancer Alliance and our NHS Boards do not monitor the contents of these websites and links are provided for your convenience only. We do not accept any responsibility for any third-party website or third-party applications.