Clan invites Shetland residents to shape cancer support services

Clan relaunched its Shetland wellbeing centre in November and is inviting Shetland residents to complete an online survey, open until 31 January, to inform local cancer support services.

Clan is inviting people in Shetland to share their views on what support is needed for those affected by a cancer diagnosis through an online survey. The charity relaunched its Shetland wellbeing centre in November with a new staff team and volunteers. More than 50 guests attended a launch event at the Islesburgh Community Centre where the charity outlined services available. The charity says it will use survey responses to inform service provision in the coming months. Key details: - The online survey remains open until 31 January and takes about five minutes to complete. - Clan relaunched its Shetland wellbeing centre in November and has a new staff team and volunteers. - More than 50 people attended the launch event at Islesburgh Community Centre where attendees could take part in the survey. - Services at the Islesburgh centre include listening support, complementary therapies, and a children and families service. - Clan's Islesburgh base is open Monday to Thursday, 10am–4pm through 2026, and the charity offers a monthly outreach service in Whalsay on the last Monday of each month. Summary: The charity plans to use responses from the survey to help shape local service provision in the coming months. The survey remains open until 31 January and takes around five minutes to complete. Further decisions about specific service changes were not reported.