Cancer support bus heading to Perth

A mobile cancer support service is heading to Perth.

Beryl, the Macmillan Cancer Support bus, will visit the city to offer free specialist information and support.

The bus is open to anyone whether they currently have cancer, are worried about a loved one, or concerned about the signs and symptoms, the mobile support team will be on hand no matter the concern.

Staffed by health professionals, the Macmillan bus will visit the High Street, sitting in the area just after Debenhams, on the Friday, May 25, between 9am and 4pm.

With May’s focus on finance, the team is encouraging locals to visit the bus to ask questions about how Macmillan can help – latest research has found cancer patients in Scotland are on average £420 worse off each month because of their diagnosis.

They will also offer specialist cancer information and emotional support, the aim of the mobile support service is help people access the information and support they need in their local community, with trained professionals on-hand to help.

Craig Blackwood, radiographer and cancer information and support specialist, said:“A cancer diagnosis is devastating, and we know it’s not always easy to know where to go for information or to find someone to talk to. That’s why we’re coming to Perth.

“We also know that it is hard enough to deal with both the physical and emotional impacts of cancer without the added burden of worrying about your finances.

“Whether you have been diagnosed or are caring for a loved one we can offer practical information and support about finances and where to access benefits advice and grants.”