People affected by cancer in East Renfrewshire will soon have access to a range of new support services on their doorstep.
Macmillan Cancer Support is working in partnership with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure (ERCL) to provide the much-needed help.
The charity will invest around £350,000 to develop a range of free services at libraries and leisure centres across East Renfrewshire, from information and emotional support to help with money worries and getting active.
Janice Preston (pictured above), who is Macmillan’s head of services in Scotland, told the Barrhead News: “Cancer affects every area of people’s lives, which is why we need to provide people with a range of support services.
“Being able to access services locally is also vital and we are delighted to be working with East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure to deliver this.
“It is thanks to the hard work and dedication of our supporters in East Renfrewshire who raise so much money for us that we are able to introduce such vital services and we’re incredibly grateful for their continued support.”
Anthony McReavy, of ERCL, added: “Our Macmillan East Ren Cancer Support project will provide such a valuable service to our local community when it launches this summer.
“We’re now looking for volunteers who can help take this forward and would love to hear from people who can dedicate some time and make a real difference to people affected by cancer.
“Training will be provided and roles will be based locally.
“Information and support services volunteers are required to listen and signpost relevant services, including financial advice, physical activities and practical support, while gentle movement volunteers will deliver our Move More gentle exercise classes – a programme of physical activity designed especially for people with cancer.”
Back in 2015, Macmillian said there were an estimated 2.5million living with cancer, a number which had increased by half a million people in the previous five years.
The figure is expected to rise to four million by 2030.
For more information on Macmillan East Ren Cancer Support, visit here.
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