First minister launches new Maggie’s Centre programme

A new programme of support for people who have cancer in remote and rural areas was formally launched by the First Minister at Maggie’s Highland Centre in August.

The new programme is designed to help those who live in remote areas of the islands, Highlands and Moray, without easy access to a Maggie’s Centre.

The First Minister helped launch Maggie’s three-day programme, which includes sessions on stress management, expressive writing, yoga and the work of Macmillan Citizen Advice Bureau.

The aim of Maggie’s Centres is to help people with cancer to be as healthy in mind and body as possible and enable them to make their own contribution to their medical treatment and recovery.

First Minister Alex Salmond said: “Around 27,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland each year, which is why this disease is a national clinical priority for the Scottish Government.”

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