Macmillan’s Mobile Cancer Information Service is coming to the local area and has seen nearly 4,000 people across the region access vital cancer advice and support over the past year.

The Macmillan mobile information bus – affectionately known as Bertie – has been parked up in town centres, rural communities and events across the South West throughout the year. Staffed by cancer information specialists, the team provide practical and emotional support to visitors and help to answer any questions about cancer they may have. The buses contain a range of free information materials in addition to a private area for sensitive conversations.

Michelle Smith, Macmillan’s Senior Lead Cancer Information Specialist for the mobile service, said: “The mobile service is a free, confidential drop-in service where visitors can step onto the unit and ask any question they have about cancer, whether it relates to themselves or someone they care about.”

“The queries we get cover a whole range of topics,” Michelle continued. “Visitors want to know about signs and symptoms, financial advice, side-effects, local services, emotional support, end-of-life care and bereavement.

“People tell us that having someone to talk with about cancer in their community can make a real difference.”

The mobile service will be in Frome on Friday, 28th April from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., location to be confirmed. The schedule is available via: www.macmillan.org.uk/aboutus/contactus/mobileinformationcentrelocations.aspx or contact Sally Dean on: [email protected]