Scotland
National Services
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Living with cancer can be lonely. Speaking to others who have been there, done that, and worn the unflattering hospital gown makes all the difference. Join us.
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Andys Man Club aim to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a confidential space where men aged over 18 can be open about the storms in their lives. To find your nearest group, please click the link below:
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Provide information and grants for people before, during and after stem cell transplant
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Construction Worker Grants and Support
https://bandce.co.uk/corporate-responsibility/the-charitable-trust/for-times-of-need/
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Raising awareness of testicular cancer and providing support after diagnosis
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Information and support for anyone affected by blood cancer. Specific section for young adults.
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Provides information and support to anyone diagnosed with a brain tumour. They have a young adult service for anyone 16-30 years
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Bright Futures UK (BFUK) supports children and young people back into education after taking time out due to a long term mental health or physical condition. We provide support throughout treatment and recovery, making sure you arent worried about missing school and can focus on getting better!
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CCLG has a variety of publications on childhood cancer which can be downloaded here:
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Climbing Out is a UK based charity that rebuilds confidence, self-esteem and motivation in adults following a life-changing injury, illness or trauma.
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Help young people up to 18 years living with cancer to regain their physical fitness, improve their mental health by giving them a bike and equipment
Welcome to CFC - Helping Kids with Cancer (cyclistsfc.org.uk)
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Providing support to young people up to 25 years with a palliative diagnosis. Provides gifts, keepsakes, memory making
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Dreams come True provides children and young adults (2-21 years) with severe and life-threatening illnesses the opportunity to fulfil their dreams. They endeavour to help those 'unseen and unheard' families who desperately need our bespoke support. Those who do not have the confidence, awareness of Dreams come True or simply the time to look for the help that can make their family life better. These families are living in the most difficult of circumstances, and have children who are seriously ill, even thinking about a 'dream' scenario is a priority for them.
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For many young people, picking up from where they left off before cancer is not possible. When treatment ends our work begins. We inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future through sailing and outdoor activity.
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EMMS International has entered into an exciting new partnership with VOCAL Edinburgh to purchase and equip a holiday cottage to provide short breaks for people being cared for who live in Edinburgh.
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Charity supporting people with limb loss through sporting activities and social incusion initiatives aimed at building confidence and self esteem
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The free online courses are designed to empower you with new skills, knowledge, and self-confidence. All of the qualifications are accredited by the national awarding body TQUK.
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At Health in Mind, we’ve been promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in Scotland since 1982. We do this by providing a wide range of services and courses to support people and enable them to make a positive difference in their lives.
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"Are you a young disabled person aged 16-25, and living in Scotland? You could be eligible for up to £4,000 in funding, for 1 year, from the Transition Fund!
We can support you to try new activities and experiences that will help you:
become more engaged and active in your community;
enhance your independence and confidence; and
help you to spend more time with other people."
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Financial support for disabled people. Their transition fund supports young people age 16-25 during important transitional stages in their lives
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It’s Good 2 Give offers support to young people with cancer and their families in their time of need. We also try to make life a little easier on a day-to-day basis.
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Jak’s Den offers emotional, social and practical support to children and young people age 0-25 with cancer and related illnesses from all over Scotland.
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Provide grants to young people with cancer up to age 18
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Provides information and support for cervical cancer
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust | Cervical Cancer Charity (jostrust.org.uk)
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Provides information and support to people diagnosed with leukaemia
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Scotlands national LGBT youth organisation
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CRUK advice on cancer screening for trans and non binary people
Live Through This is a cancer support and advocacy charity for the LGBTIQ+ community.
Macmillan cancer support information for LGBTQ people
Transgender and non-binary people and cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support
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Provide real hair wigs to young people, aged up to 24 years across the UK and Ireland.
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Cancer support and advocacy for LGBTIQ+ community
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Organise wellbeing workshops and classes for people receiving cancer treatment
A leading cancer support charity - Look Good Feel Better : Look Good Feel Better
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Information and support for people diagnosed with Lymphoma.
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Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer
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Molly Ollys supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to help with their emotional wellbeing. We provide gifts to individuals and donate therapeutic toys and books to both children directly and to hospitals throughout the UK.
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provides financial assistance with driving lessons
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Personal training, exercise, fitness
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"Mummy’s Star is the only charity in the UK and Ireland dedicated to women and birthing people diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or within 12 months of giving birth, and their families.
Our mission is to provide cancer support to every family facing this traumatic situation."
Mummy's Star | Charity | Cancer and Pregnancy (mummysstar.org)
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Funeral advice/support
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"My World of Work is Scotland’s career information and advice website.
It’s brought to you by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) – Scotland’s national skills agency.
The site is designed to support everyone develop their career management skills, no matter what stage you’re at in your career."
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"We are open to young people aged 11 to 30 from all over the UK - no matter if they have been facing some serious issues such as homelessness or if they've been in trouble with the law. If they're willing to aim high - we are here.
We have returned £1.4 billion in value to society through our help for young people over a period of just ten years.
We work with delivery partners across the UK to offer hundreds of free courses, grants and mentoring opportunities to inspire young people to build their confidence and start a career. We will be there to support them to achieve their full potential. "
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Wish charity 0-18 (up to 19th birthday)
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"For almost a century, SAMH has been Scotland’s mental health charity.
We’re here for people, where and when they need us.
Every day, we have teams reaching people all over the country.
So if you’re going through a tough time, you’re not alone. We’ve got lots of information and resources to help."
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Sarcoma UK offer support to anyone affected by sarcoma cancer.
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SDS is the Scottish governing and co-coordinating body of all sports for people of all ages and abilities with a physical, sensory or learning disability. SDS has the vision of leading inclusive sport in Scotland for participants and athletes with physical, sensory or learning disabilities.
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Organisation supporting gender identity and gender reassignment equality, rights and inclusion in Scotland
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Mental health charity supporting young people to talk about their mental health
Young people's mental health (seemescotland.org)
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Shine support adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who have experienced a cancer diagnosis.
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Support for LGBTQ+ community
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Street league uses sport to tackle unemployment for young people 16-25 across Scotland. They help young people find work, training, apprenticeships and education.
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Your child is eligible for a one-off gift of a pair of Supershoes if resident in the UK (including the Channel Islands) and currently in treatment for cancer. Supershoes are available for children and young people up to the age of 24. Supershoes only accepts referrals from our trusted partners: Young Lives versus Cancer.
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The Teenage Cancer Trust is a cancer care and support charity in the UK that exists to improve the cancer experience of young people aged 13–24.
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Provides social, emotional, practical and peer support to young people with cancer
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Funding for children of actors
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Financial grants to young people with cancer
Supporting teenagers and young adults with cancer (tombowdidgefoundation.org)
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Provide information, practical support and peer support to young people with cancer in their 20's and 30's
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Special treat/ special day: Willow aims to redress the balance: providing unique and unforgettable moments and experiences tailored to each individual. Every effort is made to always ensure a stress-free, seamless experience, not only meeting but exceeding expectations. Willow currently has two services to support those with life threatening illnesses.
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Provides expert led cooking classes for people living with cancer and beyond. They provide financial assistance to buy the ingredients
FREE Cookery classes for people with cancer - World Cancer Research Fund (wcrf-uk.org)
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Young Lives vs Cancer provides clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to help young people cope with cancer and get the most out of life. They are there from diagnosis onwards and aim to help the whole family deal with the impact of cancer and its treatment.
https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/what-we-do/for-teens-and-young-adults/
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Charity providing advice and guidance about young people's mental health
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds