If you are living in Forth Valley and have been affected by cancer, our Macmillan One to One service is here to help you live life as fully as possible.

Cancer affects more than just your physical health, it can touch every part of your life, as well as the lives of those close to you.

Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, but the One to One Team is here to help.

We support anyone affected by cancer, whether you’re living with cancer yourself or caring for a family member or friend. Our team provides ongoing support, advice, information and practical help within the local area.

What is Macmillan One-to-One?

We are a free, community-based service. We will listen to your concerns and help you access the support you need. Our Link Workers can help with a wide range of personal, practical and emotional needs. Our Clinical Nurse Specialists can complete a nursing assessment and provide interventions based on need.

Some of the ways we can help include:

• Helping you find answers to the questions you have about your cancer and treatment.
• Putting you in touch with money and benefits advisers.
• Securing practical support, for example, Care in the Home.
• Connecting you with specialist, community-based wellbeing such as Maggie’s, Carers Centre, Macmillan Money Matters.
• Comprehensive support across all settings, hospital, home and community.

Drop in for a cuppa and a chat

Share experiences, meet others, or simply enjoy a relaxed conversation. Whatever you need reassurance, information, or a listening ear, we’re here to help.

How we can help

The Macmillan One to One team will listen to your concerns, find out what matters most to you, and guide you toward the support you need. We can offer signposting, sharing of information and make referrals based on what you want and need.

Support is available by phone, face to face in the community, in your own home, or online via video call.

Our Link Workers

Offer help with personal, practical and emotional concerns.

Our Clinical Nurse Specialists

Provide nursing assessments and tailored support. We are here to make sure you feel supported every step of
the way.

Who can be referred?

Anyone aged 18 or over who is affected by cancer and living in the Forth Valley area can access the service. Carers and family members supporting someone with cancer are also welcome.

We support all cancer types and you can be referred at any stage of your cancer journey, even if your diagnosis was several years ago.