MP pays a visit

MP Alberto Costa paid a visit to the Macmillan Big Green Bus Information and Support Service during its visit to Blaby village centre.

The service is a dedicated mobile team of highly-qualified professionals that travels across the UK on a fleet of six green buses offering advice to those affected, living with or worried about cancer.

South Leicestershire MP Mr Costa stopped by to speak to the team and welcome them to the constituency during the visit.

Mr Costa said: “It was a real privilege to visit the Macmillan Big Green Bus.

“The Macmillan team provides a truly excellent service to members of the public, acting as a free, impartial and professional port of call for anyone who might be affected by cancer, have relatives affected by cancer or simply those who have questions about the condition.”

Margot Emery, Macmillan partnership manager for Leicestershire, said: “It is fantastic to have Alberto Costa come and visit the mobile information service.

“It is a great opportunity for him to meet our dedicated cancer information specialists and volunteers who offer accessible and highquality information and support to people across Leicestershire.”

Mr Costa said: “In South Leicestershire, Macmillan have assisted people with applying for grants and accessing relevant benefits, as well offering emotional support at the most difficult times in their lives. It was striking to learn almost 3,000 people in my constituency alone are currently living with cancer and, with this number projected to almost double by 2030, it only reinforces the importance of services such as those offered by Macmillan which help to improve awareness and provide vitally important information.”