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Macmillan improves the lives of people affected by cancer locally. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan in South Scotland.
Welcome to the south of Scotland homepage for Dumfries and Galloway, Borders, Lanarkshire, the Lothians and Edinburgh. Our aim is to work closely with local people, raising money to provide services for those living with cancer, and their families, in the south of Scotland.
Macmillan is dedicated to helping to provide the best possible support and care to people affected by cancer. Find out more| .
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If organising events appeals to you or you have innovative ideas of your own, we would love to hear from YOU!
At various times throughout the year we need enthusiastic volunteers to help organise collections at various locations.
By presenting a short talk on Macmillan to schools, youth groups and rotary clubs you will be helping us reach many more people. Approx four talks per year.
Are you willing to spare one or two hours of your time? We are seeking hardy individuals who are happy to collect funds for Macmillan around the Murrayfield area on match day.
We're looking for 34 interns throughout the UK! Do you want to be a major part of one of the UK's most successful fundraising events, gain unrivalled charity fundraising, marketing, media and PR experience AND make a lasting difference to people living with cancer?
Find out more and apply for a role in your area > |
Your help allows us to fund developments in our work and other important services, including training for Macmillan medical staff, grants for people living with cancer and information services for all members of the public.
Across the south of Scotland, our strategies for cancer care will provide a range of buildings, new medical posts and services to strengthen our existing base.
We are currently raising money in the following areas and as you can see we have a number of people in post and projects in hand.
We have 18 Macmillan professionals including:
Plus, there is a Macmillan benefits service, consisting of a welfare benefits officer and a welfare benefits assistant.
We have 13 Macmillan professionals including:
There is a Macmillan benefits service, an outreach chemotherapy service for Stranraer, and a breast cancer rehabilitation exercise class operating in Dumfries.
We have 27 Macmillan professionals including:
We have three Macmillan clinical nurse specialists
A Macmillan benefits service will be up and running before the end of 2009.
We have 42 Macmillan professionals including:
A Macmillan benefits service for Edinburgh is due to commence before the end of 2009.
A benefits service is in our plans for 2009.
We have 14 Macmillan professionals including:
A Macmillan benefits service is in operation.
A lifestyle and rehabilitation project should be up and running before the end of 2009.
Ongoing projects include:
Get face-to-face support and information in your local area by visiting a cancer support group or information centre near you.
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Follow Macmillan in South Scotland by joining our local Facebook page| . You can also keep up to date with Macmillan's activities by visiting the main fan page at www.facebook.com/macmillancancer|
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