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Aberdeen Support Services

  • Tuesday, 23 June 2009 07:55
  • Last Updated Tuesday, 23 June 2009 08:11

Clan HouseCLAN HOUSE Cancer SUPPORT CENTRE

Caroline Place, Aberdeen, AB25 2TH

Tel: 01224 647000. Fax: 01224 640802. Website: www.clanhouse.org This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Based at CLAN House in Aberdeen, we cover the whole of Grampian, Orkney and Shetland. Some of our services are available to people living outside these areas, specifically CLAN Haven and the CLAN Holiday Home.Offers support groups and individual support for children, young people & adults; benefits advice, counselling service, nutritional therapy, a wide range of complementary therapies including mistletoe injections, Yoga, visualisation, and relaxation. There is also a library, information service and regular social events.

All support can also be given over the telephone by ringing 0800-783-7922 (calls are free) or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CLAN HAVEN

This unique bed and continental breakfast facility is offered to anyone affected by cancer who is attending or accompanying a friend/relative to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Call 01224-651030 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to make a reservation or for more information.

CLAN HOLIDAY HOME

Our Holiday Home at Silver Ladies Leisure Park near Banchory (which sleeps up to 6 people) is available for use by anyone affected by cancer whether as a patient, Carer or family member. You do not have to live in the area traditionally covered by CLAN to take advantage of this service. The Holiday Home is available between April and October and booking should be made as far in advance as possible. To help us defray costs, CLAN asks for a minimum donation of £15 per night payable at the time of booking. A refund is available if you have to cancel your visit.

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone the main number for more information.



Brain Tumour SUPPORT GROUP

Held on the first Thursday of every month at 1.30pm

The group is run by Margaret Ritchie of Brain Tumour Action and is held at CLAN House.

Tel: 01224 647 000 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it


THE CANCER COUNSELLING TRUST


The Cancer Counselling Trust offers free, confidential emotional support to anyone in the UK – patient or family member, carer or friend - having difficulty in coping with a cancer diagnosis, treatment or progression. The team of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists all have many years’ experience of working with cancer issues and the service is available both face to face in London or over the phone for anyone living too far away or who is too ill to travel.


To access the service, all you have to do is call 020 7843 2292 to speak to the co-ordinator


You can also visit their website for more information www.cancercounselling.org.uk



ABERDEEN SOCIAL CARE AND HEALTH

Aberdeen City Council

Ground Floor
St. Nicholas House
Broad Street
Aberdeen AB10 1AR


Social Work Services

Duty Team: 01224 765220 Welfare Rights Team: 01224 523203 Out of Hours Team: 01224 693936

You can find information on many subjects by clicking on the links below:

Community Care in Aberdeen

Occupational Therapy

Help for adults - care

Help for adults - disabled people

Help for adults - social work