A weekly in‑person support group for men affected by cancer (patients, survivors, carers) in the Outer Hebrides.
Meet every Friday from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Failte Centre, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
Aims & Objectives
The aims of The Group shall be to help and support men affected by cancer, their relatives and friends.
In furtherance thereof, to :————–►
A — Offer emotional support and information to men affected by cancer.
B — Support each other through our losses, giving time and space to talk about fears and grief.
C — Listen and respond with sensitivity, respecting confidentiality and not imposing personal preferences and values on others.
D — Collect and disseminate information on all matters relating to cancer, as required.
E — Discuss areas of concern in cancer care based on members experiences and where appropriate feed back suggestions for improvements to heath/cancer care organizations.
F — Raise funds and invite and receive contributions from any persons whatsoever for the purpose of providing financial assistance to causes related to cancer care deemed appropriate by The Group, but the group shall NOT undertake permanent trading activities in raising funds.
