Breast Cancer Support Group at Bettyhill
Phone Joan for details on: 07746786417
Please note Sarah's email is now: sarah.dunnet@nhs.scot
The Cancer Care Map www.cancercaremap.org/
provides information about organisations that help and support people living with cancer.
North Highland Women's Wellness Hub
Caithness Rural Transport Caithness
Rural Transport is a service that is designed for people living in rural areas regardless of age. It is an excellent service and is really handy if you have a hospital appointment and you don't want to use a bus or pay the price of a taxi. More details can be found on their website at: www.cvg.org.uk/our-projects/c-rural-transport/
The prices quoted were extracted from their web site on 7th March 2020. They charge an annual membership fee of £13 or a short-term fee of £5; you then pay a mileage charge which is:
1 mile = £2.50, 5 miles = £4.50, 10 miles = £5.50, 20 miles = £8.50
Rural Transport is a service that is designed for people living in rural areas regardless of age. It is an excellent service and is really handy if you have a hospital appointment and you don't want to use a bus or pay the price of a taxi. More details can be found on their website at: www.cvg.org.uk/our-projects/c-rural-transport/
The prices quoted were extracted from their web site on 7th March 2020. They charge an annual membership fee of £13 or a short-term fee of £5; you then pay a mileage charge which is:
1 mile = £2.50, 5 miles = £4.50, 10 miles = £5.50, 20 miles = £8.50
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) - Thurso
The CAB office in Thurso should be the first port of call from anyone who either has cancer or is living with someone that has the disease. The CAB staff are trained to assist you with the complexities of entitlements and help you may need. You should seek their help and guidance before trying to do it yourself. They know the terminology and the evidence that is required to make your claim successful. They can be contacted at:
The CAB office in Thurso should be the first port of call from anyone who either has cancer or is living with someone that has the disease. The CAB staff are trained to assist you with the complexities of entitlements and help you may need. You should seek their help and guidance before trying to do it yourself. They know the terminology and the evidence that is required to make your claim successful. They can be contacted at:
Community Choir. Please see poster below. They now have a Facebook page which can be found at: www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Thurso%20Community%20Health%20Choir
