Practical Care and Support We provide practical support that can help to transform how patients and their families cope through treatment. At Beatson Cancer Charity we are always looking for a way to make the experience easier for patients and families no matter where they are in their journey. From welcoming them when the step into The Beatson, to providing guidance and advice with a work-related issue. We’re with you. Find out the areas of practical care and support we provide to those facing cancer below. Specialist Health and Work Service Beatson Cancer Charity’s Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS) provides nationally recognised help and support to patients and families at a time when finances and the ability to work can add to the stress of a diagnosis. Health & Work Service → Ward Volunteering In the last two years Beatson Cancer Charity has supported the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre by training and supplying ward volunteering throughout the wards. A ward volunteer at The Beatson is largely a patient-companion role. They are there to assist NHS staff in providing a warm, safe and friendly environment to patients, carers, families and other visitors as well as providing companionship with patients where required. Read our Q&A with Ward Volunteer Tracy Read here → Welcome Service Last year our Welcome Desk Advisors & volunteers managed a remarkable 31,465 enquiries, warmly welcoming patients, visitors and staff to The Beatson. For many, coming to The Beatson for the first time can be a very distressing experience, especially if this on for their first appointment or treatment. The guidance and comfort put everyone at ease that walk into the doors of The Beatson. Befriending Services Our Befriending Service provides support and reassurance when patients and families need it the most. This service helps alleviate isolation and loneliness, reduces stress and anxiety and is available to all inpatients in The Beatson. This personal one to one companionship service also helps to identify patients who could benefit from additional Beatson Cancer Charity Services. Grant and Funding Beatson Cancer Charity is committed to providing significant funding and services to enhance the experience, treatment, outcomes and wellbeing of current and former cancer patients and their families in partnership with The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. Donate Donate today and you can support more areas of practical care and support. £50 £25 £10 £5 Other Amount One-Off Monthly Donate Now → Request a fundraising pack Everyone can help, discover how Annual Review Annual Review 2019/2020 Our ambassadors Find out more Registered Office/Head Office: Beatson Cancer Charity, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0YN, Tel: 0141 212 0505 | Company No. SC461242 (Scotland Charity No. SC044442) | VAT No. 274839460 | Registered at Companies House, Edinburgh Accessibility Privacy Policy Copyright & Disclaimer Cookie Policy Connect Website by Equator This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website Got it! Privacy Policy →