A cancer diagnosis can be a difficult time for adults and can also have a profound effect on children and young people.
At Clan we offer a dedicated, confidential service through our team of support workers for children, young people and families. Through its work, the team aims to provide information, listen to the individual, and allow children and young people to explore their difficult feelings in a safe and secure environment.
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Support is offered at Clan House in our dedicated space for young people or outwith the centre. Our team regularly visit individual’s homes or schools depending on each situation. Team members are also based at Mintlaw, Elgin, Orkney and Shetland.
Clients can make an appointment or are welcome to drop in to the local centres to find out more.
For more information about our Children & Family support service please contact the team by calling 01224 647000, email cfs@clancancersupport.org, or fill out our referral form below.
We can see young people at a Clan Support & Wellbeing centre, at home, at school or at any other suitable community setting.
Clan Cancer Support provides its support services at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH), enabling children and families affected by cancer to access free emotional support and NHS aligned complimentary therapies.
Clan's team will be at RACH on the following dates in 2025:
Tuesday 16th January (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 8th February (9.30am -12.30pm)
Tuesday 27th February (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 21st March (1.30pm- 4.30pm)
Tuesday 9th April (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 2nd May (9.30am -12.30pm)
Tuesday 21st May (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 13th June (1.30pm- 4.30pm)
Tuesday 2nd July (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 25th July (9.30am -12.30pm)
Tuesday 13th August (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 5th September (1.30pm- 4.30pm)
Tuesday 24th September (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 17th October (9.30am -12.30pm)
Tuesday 5th November (9.30am -12.30pm)
Thursday 28th November (1.30pm- 4.30pm)
Tuesday 17th December (9.30am -12.30pm)
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Clan offers free support to anyone affected by cancer in north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. Please help support us.
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