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Real stories from our patients, staff and supporters

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Finding Strength Together: A Peer Support Weekend at Crieff Hydro for Young People Living with Cancer

For young people living with cancer, life can feel isolating – friendships disrupted, routines turned upside down, and even a sense of who they are beyond their diagnosis becoming harder to hold onto

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Chiara’s Story: Helping patients feel less alone this Christmas

Across Edinburgh and the Lothians, the magic of Christmas is beginning to appear in every corner.

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Keeping patients connected with board games

Simple classic board games such Chess, Draughts, Dominoes, Scrabble, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders are having a big impact on patients in the later stages of dementia.

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Bringing Bereavement Support Closer to Home in East Lothian

Grief can feel isolating, but no one should face it alone. With support from NHS Lothian Charity, bereavement groups in East Lothian now provide safe, compassionate spaces for families to share, heal, and build resilience.

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