Beatson Cancer Charity: supporting cancer research, management, care and treatment at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. 

The Beatson Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service: provides practical and emotional support to young people aged 16-26 years with cancer and their families at all stages of their care. This support reaches across West Regional Scotland, regardless of where the young person is being treated.

 

 

 

Practical help - employment

Scottish Borders Council Employability Service can assist with CVs, job searching and applications, interview skills, confidence-building, qualifications and new skills, income optimisation, local work experience opportunities, in-work support. 

Works+ Youth Borders  is an employability project based in Galashiels. They work predominantly with unemployed young people aged between 16-24. They also provide early intervention support to young people still attending school where required. Self referral can be made via the website.

 

 

Fertility and sexual health

Borders Sexual Health can offer advice on contraception and services, sexual health advice, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV care throughout the Scottish Borders. They offer services to men and women of all ages including under 16. Telephone: 01896 663700 between 9.00 am – 1 pm, Monday to Friday 

 

Self care - mental health and wellbeing

Health in Mind: provide practical and emotional support to help you explore your mental health and wellbeing, achieve your personal goals and develop practical coping strategies. Most of their services and support are available to those living in Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian, and the Scottish Borders.

One Step Borders - services cover a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, low mood, unwanted behaviours, phobias, relational issues, grief and loss.

 

Directories

Cancer Card: a UK support directory with a database of national and local cancer support charities, services and businesses.

Cancer Care Map: online directory that aims to help you find cancer support services in your local area wherever you are in the UK.