Cancer charity supports Lanarkshire patients as cost of living rises

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A charity which provided nearly £200,000 in financial support to cancer patients in Lanarkshire last year is warning of the impact of rising cost of living on people contending with illness.Macmillan Cancer Support says it is “bracing itself for a flood of people looking for support” amid pressures including soaring energy costs – but is emphasising to patients and their families that “you don’t have to do this alone”.The organisation provides a range of support, information and grants for people living with cancer, including funding a welfare rights service which is run by North Lanarkshire Council.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android New figures from Macmillan show that the charity gave almost £124,000 to 345 cancer patients in North Lanarkshire during 2021, and more than £66,500 to 185 patients in neighbouring South Lanarkshire during the 12-month period for essential costs including heating bills and travel to hospital appointments.A total of £1.5 million was distributed to help people across Scotland contend with “the triple threat of the cost of living crisis, Covid’s financial impact and the unexpected costs incurred due to a cancer diagnosis” – and the charity is continuing to urge anyone in need to reach out as it anticipates an increase in requests for help.