Cancer Card

Cancer Card is a charity that helps patients find the support needed when cancer affects your life.

Their mission is to ensure no one faces cancer alone by providing a compassionate, personalised service that connects people affected by cancer with the right support, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Cancer Card is an NHS-approved organisation, its resources are featured on the NHS inform website, Scotland’s national health information service.

Examples of their services include personalised support and referrals via in-person and telephone services along with comfort boxes for newly diagnosed patients, containing essential items like digital thermometers and woollen blankets. They are also in partnership with Social Security Scotland for disability benefits application assistance.

Please visit www.cancercard.org.uk for further information on their community support services.