New benefits advisor for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre
16 March 2011
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre, a charity which provides comprehensive emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer, have had their plea for help answered by the Santander Foundation who provided a donation of £20,944 to fund a new benefits advisor at their Centre in Glasgow.
The demand for welfare benefits advice at the centre has grown sharply over the last three years, with their current advisor seeing over 200 people per month. The newly appointed part-time advisor will assist hundreds more people who are affected by cancer gain the financial guidance they need.
Gillian Hailstones, Centre Head at Maggie's Glasgow said: "It is all too common for a diagnosis of cancer to have a negative impact on household income - for patient and carer alike - yet many people are unaware of the entitlements they may have. Thanks to the donation from the Santander Foundation we have been able to appoint a new advisor to help local people obtain the financial assistance they are entitled to."
Anoushka Brown, Communications Manager at Santander said: "We are always on the look out for good causes that need help. The support and services provided by Maggie's Centre are second to none and we are delighted to have been able to assist them in appointing a new advisor."
Anyone affected by cancer seeking financial assistance should drop-in to Maggie's Centre in Glasgow or contact Carol Scott on 0141 330 2594.