Macmillan Cancer Support awarded grants of around £67,500 to people with cancer in North Ayrshire in financial hardship last year thanks to funds raised by its supporters.

The grants covered the costs of heating, clothing, travel and other essentials such as beds, chairs, kitchen appliances and washing machines.

Janice Preston, Head of Services (Scotland) for Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “Half of us will get cancer at some point in our lives so I’m pleased Macmillan awarded around £67,500 in grants last year to ease their money worries of people with cancer in North Ayrshire.

“Cancer can affect so many parts of your life and our Macmillan grants, funded by our supporters, covered essentials from heating to travel costs for more than 370 people with cancer in North Ayrshire in 2018 helping to make money one less worry.”

In total, the charity gave grants to 4,900 people with cancer in Scotland last year.