Cancer Support Services in Inverness | Your Cancer Services

30 January 2022 — david-allen

The city of Inverness is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and is the largest cultural capital of the Scottish Highlands. Alongside breathtaking views, this city is known as the “happiest place in Scotland” and is served by exceptional cancer support services.

Our latest City Spotlight takes a look at cancer support services in Inverness.

Please note, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the services available may be subject to change or temporarily suspended. Contact the organisations directly to find out more.

Maggie’s Centre – Highlands

Maggie’s centres are a national charity providing help for anyone affected by cancer including friends and family. The Highlands centre is located at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness and offers information, activities, and a space to meet and share experiences with others. There are various support groups, welfare and benefits advice, wellbeing workshops and complementary therapies. People are encouraged to drop in for a chat or visit the website for more details.

CLAN Cancer Support – Moray

Located in Elgin, this is a support service offering emotional and social support to anyone affected by cancer including loved ones and children. The service offers complementary and relaxation therapies, a therapy garden and a shop. The centre also has activities such as health walks and healthy eating workshops. Drop-in for a cup of tea and chat, give them a call to find out more or visit the website for a full list of services and activities.

Gynae Cancer Support Group

Based at the Highlands Maggie’s Centre this is a support group for women of any age who have undergone or who are receiving treatment for any type of gynaecological cancer – including ovarian, cervical, endometrial, peritoneal and vulval. The aim of the group is to help and connect those affected by a gynaecological cancer and offer emotional support and provide information. 

Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group

A nationwide charity providing support, information, and befriending services to people living with an ileostomy or internal pouch via local groups. They offer practical advice and information as well as support and someone to talk to. Their Highlands group, based in Inverness is run by Jim Anderson. You can contact him directly to find out more.

Highland Hospice

This hospice based in Inverness offers palliative and end of life care for people living with life-limiting conditions. It supports people in their homes, and other places of care, as well as at the hospice, in its day support service, or as an in-patient. Services include pain/symptom management, a befriending support service, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, complementary therapies and spiritual care. Visit the website for more information about referral.

If you have used or know of any cancer support services in Inverness or beyond, visit our website to add a service to our Cancer Care Map.