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Arran Cancer Support Trust (ArCaS)

Arran Cancer Support, known as ArCaS, is a voluntary organisation which provides free and confidential services to patients.

ArCaS was founded in 1989 to support patients and carers on Arran who were struggling with the challenges of cancer.

We are funded by donations and also by money raised at the ArCaS Charity Shop in Brodick, which is staffed by volunteers who live on Arran and is located near the ferry terminal.

We have established close links with all local health care professionals, allowing us to expand our service provision to meet the needs of our local cancer patients.

Last updated:

08/09/2023


Services

ArCaS Ferry Travel Warrant (Hospital Appointments)

Regions:
  • North Ayrshire

Ferry Travel Warrants can be collected from Doctor's surgeries for patients living on Arran who are travelling to a cancer related appointment and for a companion.

ArCaS Support Nurse

Regions:
  • North Ayrshire

Part-time role within the NHS and funded by ArCaS. It has been set up to improve the experience for people on Arran who are affected by cancer.

Counselling

Regions:
  • North Ayrshire

A counselling service arranged through ArCaS is available for people on Arran, living with Cancer to help you manage your condition. Please call to find out how we can help you.

Transport (Hospital Appointments)

Regions:
  • North Ayrshire

Transport service for people of Arran struggling to get to hospital appointments.

Wellbeing Support

Regions:
  • North Ayrshire

ArCaS can support people living on Arran after your conventional treatment has ended by linking you into a network of complementary therapists on Arran who offer wellbeing support services.

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