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View Results on a MapAcasa Care (external link)
Acasa Care arrange support to enable a return to home after illness or provide extra help to ensure that someone can remain at home as their circumstances change. We provide services primarily in Fife, Tayside and the surrounding areas. This includes services related to personal care, care at home, community care, domestic help, community support, home help, 24hour care, housework, cleaning, laundry, transport, respite care, help with pets and other options.
AddressUNIT 1 UNIT 1 STATION ROAD AUCHTERMUCHTY KY14 7DP
EmailTel. Number01337 827730
ACS Care at Home (external link)
ACS Care at home provide care and support across the whole of Fife. The service we provide is tailored to the needs of the client. If you would like more information regarding ACS Care at Home and how we can meet your needs, simply contact one of our Care Co-ordinators.
AddressBENORE CARE CENTRE BENORE C LOCHLEVEN ROAD LOCHORE KY5 8HU
EmailTel. Number01592 862164
Advocacy for Older People (external link)
This service provides advocates for older people who are resident in a care home or in a community hospital. To use the service the indidual must be over 65, facing a time of uncertainty, conflict or change, unable to access relevant information, in conflict with family or others or are without family or friends who are able to assist them.
Airlie Cancer Care Group
Support group for recently diagnosed cancer patients and their families. Come along for an informal chat, cup of tea/coffee and a catch up with others. We have various organisation attend also and so far we have had Move More, Macmillan Nurses coming along to one of our sessions. We are holding these at present within Airlie Medical Practice, Ajax Way, Methil the last Monday of each month at 2.00 p.m.
AddressTHE CANNONS SURGERY THE CANN AJAX WAY METHIL KY8 3RS
EmailTel. Number01333426083
Alices Escapes (external link)
Alice’s Escapes is a charity run by a team of volunteers committed to providing free holidays for families with a seriously ill child. The aim is to give this opportunity to all such families to ‘escape’ and enjoy some peace and relaxation in the beautiful Lake District.
Arthritis Support Against Pain (external link)
Arthritis Support Against Pain is a support group which aims to help people with many forms of arthritis. All are welcome to come along;to listen or join in with activities. The group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm in the Jean Mackie Centre.
AddressTHE JEAN MACKIE CENTRE THE JEAN KILMARTIN WAY DUNFERMLINE KY12 0BQ
EmailTel. Number01383 730480
Breathe Easy Fife (external link)
Monthly support groups for people in Fife living with a lung condition (and their carers). Group meetings held at.... St Andrews - 3rd Monday of the month Kirkcaldy - 3rd Thursday of the month Dunfermline - 4th Thursday of the month Phone or email for further details.
Cancer Research (Dunfermline) (external link)
We are a local charity voluntary fundraising committee in the Dunfermline area raising vital funds for cancer research (CRUK). We hold events like quizzes, dinners, wine tasting. The committee started in 1957!
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (external link)
We are Scotland’s health charity. Helping people live longer, stronger lives Advice Line Nurses talking Research – Advice – Support – Action Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community
Address3rd Floor West, Rosebery House 9 Haymarket Terrace Edinburgh EH12 5EZ
EmailTel. Number0131 225 6963
Diabetes UK Fife (external link)
Diabetes Scotland Voluntary Groups. There are three groups - West Fife; Central Fife and a smaller group in North Fife. Aim is to help, educate, inform and communicate with people with diabetes and their carers across Fife. Groups hold regular Open Meetings with important information for people with diabetes. Please request to be added to the mailing list.
EmailDunfermline Heart Support Group (external link)
Support groups can play an important part helping people to recover from their heart condition. Our group meets weekly (Thursday) in Baldridgeburn Community Centre, Baldridgeburn Road, Dunfermline at 6.00 pm. Come and join us for relaxation and Qualified Instructed exercise in a friendly setting, information on various health topics and outings
AddressBALDRIDGEBURN COMMUNITY CENTRE BALDRIDG BALDRIDGEBURN DUNFERMLINE KY12 9EH
EmailTel. Number01383 724809
Fife Headway Group (external link)
Fife Headway is a Fife wide registered Charity that supports people with all aspects of brain injury and provides information, support and services to survivors, their families, carers and friends. We mainly cover Leven, Glenrothes, Kirkcaldy and Lochgelly currently and meet monthly (last Tuesday of the month) mostly at the Linton Lane Centre, Kirkcaldy. Ideally we would like to set up groups in other areas and need to recruit and train volunteers. We now rent premises in Lochgelly and would like to provide daytime activities for members Check our website, give us a phone or email if you would like more information on our activities or volunteering opportunities
AddressLINTON LANE CENTRE LINTON L LINTON LANE KIRKCALDY KY2 6LF
EmailTel. Number01592 370034
G&J Care (external link)
A home care business within Glenrothes. Providing the care you require in your home, to keep you at home for as long as possible. We have cleaners that can help you keep your home to the high standard that you require.
AddressBUKO TOWER SUITE 14 DALTON ROAD GLENROTHES KY6 2SS
EmailTel. Number01592 747952
Glenrothes Heart Club (external link)
Support groups can play an important part helping people to recover from their heart condition. Our group meets weekly (Thursdays) in the Lomond Centre, Woodside Way, Glenrothes at 6.45 pm for weekly exercise in a friendly setting with a qualified instructor, information on various health topics and outings. For more information contact us.
AddressLOMOND CENTRE LOMOND C WOODSIDE WAY GLENROTHES KY7 5RA
EmailTel. Number01592 750133
Health and Work Support (external link)
Health and Work Support is a free and confidential NHS service for anyone living or working in Fife. This service supports people who are at work and struggling with a health issue or disability; people currently absent from work on sick leave as well as those who are unemployed due to their health and want to find employment again. Health and Work Support also help employers with guidance and advice on how to support their staff with health issues.
Tel. Number0800 019 2211
Kingdom Companions (external link)
Kingdom Companions are recruiting volunteer companions for our elderly befriending project which aims to support and reshapre the life of our older generation. Companions help the older person to reach a personal goal, and in doing so, will aim to help rebuild confidence, reduce social isolation and loneliness and reconnect them with their communities.
AddressQUEENSWAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE FIRST FL FLEMINGTON ROAD GLENROTHES KY7 5QF
EmailTel. Number01592 751749
Kirkcaldy Heart Support Group (external link)
Support groups can play an important part helping people to recover from their heart condition. Our group meets monthly (second Wednesday) at 7.00 pm in the Staff Club, Victoria Hospital, Hayfield Rd, Kirkcaldy for informal talks on a range of topics (both health and non-health) and a chance to chat to other people over a cup of tea or coffee.
AddressVICTORIA HOSPITAL VICTORIA HAYFIELD ROAD KIRKCALDY KY2 5AH
EmailTel. Number01592 200271
Local Area Co-ordination Fife (external link)
Local Area Co-ordinators work alongside individuals, families and communities. They support adults and older people to maintain their independence, access information and support if required and to make community connections. Referrals can be made in person or via a friend, family member or practitioner. For more information please visit Fife Forum's website. Individuals who require support or information following or during treatment for cancer should contact the Local Area Co-ordinators in the Macmillan Improving Cancer Journey Service (also on this website).
AddressFRASER BUILDINGS OFFICE N MILLIE STREET KIRKCALDY KY1 2NL
EmailTel. Number01592 643743
Maggie's Dundee (external link)
We help people take back control when cancer turns life upside down, with professional support for anything from treatment side effects to money worries. All our support is free and you don't need an appointment or referral. However, it is best to give us a call first during the coronavirus pandemic to find out if you can visit the centre.
Marie Curie Helper Service (external link)
One-to-one emotional support, companionship and information for people living with any terminal illness, and their families and carers.This service is available from the time of a person’s terminal prognosis and for their families after bereavement.
AddressPHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTRE PHYSICAL ST LEONARDS ROAD ST ANDREWS KY16 9DY
EmailTel. Number0800 090 2309
Move More Fife (external link)
Move More Fife is a project that is funded by Macmillan and delivered by Fife Sports & Leisure Trust. It provides FREE physical activity programmes for anyone living with and beyond cancer or anyone affected by cancer. Research shows that moving more can help you become fit for surgery, aid you in the management of any treatment side effects, aid your recovery and risk of recurrence. We provide gentle movement, group exercise sessions, walks and community gardening sessions.
AddressDULOCH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CAMPUS DULOCH L NIGHTINGALE PLACE DUNFERMLINE KY11 8LW
EmailTel. Number01383 602127
NHS Chronic Medication Service (external link)
The Chronic Medication Service (CMS) is an NHS service for patients with a long-term condition. It is available at pharmacies across Scotland. A long-term condition is a health problem that is likely to last longer than a year and needs ongoing medical care, like high blood pressure or diabetes. The service is voluntary. If you have a long-term condition, you can choose whether you want to register for it.
EmailParkinsons Support Group Fife (external link)
We aim to help people with Parkinson’s and their families throughout the whole of Fife. The branch offers support and friendship in various ways. Opportunities for members to meet, share experience and support each other. Information about health and lifestyle issues. Group activities – Meetings with Tai Chi, Art therapy, Singing for fun. Also Ten Pin Bowling, Indoor Bowling – a Walking group meet fortnightly. Beings 1pm with light lunch at Falkland Village Hall on 2nd Thursday of the month (excluding July & August). Talks and slide shows from guest speakers at various venues in Fife Fund raising events
AddressFALKLAND VILLAGE HALL FALKLAND BACK WYND FALKLAND KY15 7BX
EmailTel. Number01383 860145
Purple Caffe (external link)
An information and social activity group for children and families in Fife living with epilepsy. We meet on the first Thursday of the month in the Rothes Halls at 6.30pm as well as organising social activity events.
Quarriers Epilespy Fieldwork Service (external link)
Quarriers Epilepsy Fieldwork Service offers a range of services for people with epilepsy, their carers and professionals. The Epilepsy Fieldwork Service offers up to date information on epilepsy, support for people to make informed choices and help, information and support to individuals of all ages and their families.
Sam's Cafe Linton Lane (SAMH) (external link)
Sam's is not your average cafe. Yes tea & coffee is available for all. But it's also about having support there if you need it. Sam's is here if you feel that you are in crisis and would benefit from having peer support. It is a relaxed space to just be, where you can find people who understand that every day is different. You do not need to be referred, individuals 16+ are welcome to just pop in. Anytime between 2.00pm - 10.00pm on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
AddressLINTON LANE CENTRE LINTON L LINTON LANE KIRKCALDY KY2 6LF
EmailTel. Number07971892886 or 07725214012
The Butterfly Trust (external link)
We support people living with Cystic Fibrosis in Scotland. We offer social support to the Cystic Fibrosis community. We help with things such as access to grants, benefit help (DLA, ESA, PIP) and offer expert advice to get people on the right level they deserve. Also support in employment, massage, driving & making a positive difference in the lives of people living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Time for Life! project (external link)
Funded by Children in Need and The Robertson Trust. Now in our 3rd and final year, it is run by the charity Taymara for children dealing with the effects of serious chronic medical conditions, mainly between the ages 5 and 18. It offers exciting and rewarding trips on the River Tay aboard classic motorcruisers and other fun, challenging experiences onshore with our friends at Discovery Point and HMS Unicorn, Dundee to those who are living in or are supported within Dundee, Tayside & Angus, Perth & Kinross and Fife. For details and qualifying criteria contact project coordinator, Steve Bretel: