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Our therapists understand how challenging treatment can be and are here to help if you are anxious, tense or having trouble sleeping. Beatson Cancer Charity provides a comprehensive range of complementary therapies for inpatients at the Wellbeing Centre within The Beatson, and at 8 other locations t…
With support from the Scottish Government’s Workplace Equality Fund, Impact Funding Partners and NHS GGC, Beatson Cancer Charity has worked with Marks & Spencer, Arnold Clark, Tesco Bank, Ten Live and Fish to Water HR on the “We’re with you at Work” employer toolkit to address cancer in the workplac…
The Fear of Recurrence group programme aims to help those with a fear of cancer coming back which they find difficult to live with. Fear of cancer recurrence is defined as the fear or worry that cancer will return, progress, or metastasise. This is one of the most reported concerns for cancer surviv…
The Living with Uncertainty group programme aims to assist people to develop skills to live well alongside cancer. Changes in detection and treatment mean that people are living longer with cancer. Patients may experience uncertainty in relation to their diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment pathways.…
The befriending service provides one-to-one telephone companionship which allows the building of good rapport and regular contact. Our fantastic volunteer befrienders can also highlight how you can find out more about practical and emotional help resources available. This service is offered to inpat…
The Specialist Health and Work team is experienced in health and work issues, particularly for those who have been affected by cancer. The service supports those who are remaining in work, returning to work or looking for a new job. We also provide a range of psychological support services. We prov…
If you, or someone you know, is affected by a terminal illness and concerned about coronavirus (COVID-19), our Support Line team are ready to help with the information you need when you need it.
Bervie food pantry is run by the community for the community. We accept donations of non perishable food items, toiletries and cleaning materials. We support those in our community struggling due to circumstances outwith their control. Please see Facebook page for opening times.
Free youth groups offering online and face to face sessions. We have a range of activities including Dungeons and Dragons, Online games, Creativity, Pool, Table Tennis, Nintendo Switch, Music sessions, Walks, 'Hot Topic' conversations on serious and relevant issues and movie nights. We are open Tu…
