Cancer advice service

People living with cancer and their families can get support from a new advice service which opens today,

Ma c m i l l a n Ca n c e r Support is behind the new group which will run out of Johnstone Library.

The service is part of Living Well @ Renfrewshire Libraries, a partnership with Renfrewshire Leisure, which already runs successfully at Ferguslie, Renfrew and Erskine libraries.

Similar to the other drop ins, the Johnstone service is being run by a group of highly- trained volunteers who can provide emotional and practical advice, access to information, or simply a listening ear.

Macmillan’s Head of Services in Scotland, Janice Preston said: “It is thanks to the hard work and dedication of our supporters in Renfrewshire who raise so much money for us that we are able to establish such a vital service.

“Macmillan believes that no-one should face cancer alone and the continued support from people locally will help us to ensure that noone does”.

Renfrewshire Leisure Chief Executive Joyce McKellar added: “Renfrewshire Leisure are happy to partner with Macmillan to provide a much needed service to support people affected by cancer.

“We aim to continuously develop services within our libraries which offer great support to local communities.”

To find out more about the project, or if you are interested in volunteering, contact Scott Logan on 0141 618 6542 or email scott. logan@renfrewshire.gov.uk