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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.
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 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.
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 1 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. Numbero131 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 Baldridgeburn Dunfermline KY12 9EH
EmailTel. Number01383 724809
Early Education Group for Children with Motor Impairment
This is a Fife-wide service for pre school children with a motor imparment, mainy those with cerebral palsy. It is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a physiotherapist, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist and a teacher. The children attend 4 mornings per week along with a parent or carer and benefit from an intensive programme of early intervention, based on age appropriate activities. Children can attend from the age of 18 months until they move on to school. The Group offers support to the whole family and aims to provide liaison between home, nursery and school.
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
AddressOre Valley Business Centre 93 Main Street Lochgelly KY5 9AF
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.
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 Woodside Way Glenrothes KY7 5RA
EmailTel. Number01592 750133
Inverkeithing Concern For The Aged (external link)
We are a small day centre set up for the elderly of Rosyth and Inverkeithing. We offer the service of bringing people into the centre and giving them breakfast and lunch. Companionship and varied activities. and of course FUN. It's welcome break for the families and carers of our service users We are open; Monday - Thursday 9am till 4pm
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.
AddressFirst Floor Units 9 And 10 Queensway Industrial Estate 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 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).
AddressOffice No 1 Fraser Buildings Millie Street Kirkcaldy KY1 2NL
EmailTel. Number01592 643743
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 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 Leisure Centre Duloch Schools And Community Campus Nightingale Place Dunfermline KY11 8LW
EmailTel. Number01383 602127
NHS Chronic Medication Service (external link)
NHS Chronic Medication Service is a local pharmacy based service for people with long-term health conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes. There are 3 parts to the service: reviewing the use of your medications, a medication care plan and setting up arrangements with your pharmacy for serial prescriptions. You can register if you get regular prescriptions for a long term condition, are registered with a GP in Scotland. For further information please speak to your GP or pharmacist.
EmailPain Association Scotland (external link)
Pain Association Scotland runs professionally-led monthly groups for people living with all forms of chronic pain. We try to address the non-medical issues which impact on people’s lives, with the focus on self-management. A variety of topics are covered at the sessions, including understanding chronic pain and managing flare ups and individuals are free to interact or contribute to the discussion. The focus is on building skills that help people gain control and live more effectively with their pain and is also an opportunity to meet others in the same situation.
Parkinsons Support Group (external link)
We're the Parkinson's support and research charity. For more than 40 years we've been working to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's. We facilitate various groups including t'ai chi, art therapy, reflexoloy, singing, walking and bowling. Visit our website for full details of where and when we meet
AddressFalkland Village Hall Back Wynd Falkland KY15 7BX
EmailTel. Number01383 726383
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.
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, it is run by the charity Taymara for children dealing with the effects of serious chronic medical conditions, mainly between ages 5 and 18. It offers exciting and rewarding trips on the River Tay aboard classic motorcruisers and other fun, challenging experiences 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: