More than 3,300 people from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly accessed cancer advice and support in 2016, thanks to the Macmillan Mobile Cancer Information service.

The Macmillan mobile information bus – affectionately known as Bertie – has been parked up in town centres, rural communities, and events across the South West throughout the year.  

Staffed by cancer information specialists, the team provide practical and emotional support to visitors and help to answer any questions about cancer they may have.

The buses contain a range of free information materials in addition to a private area for sensitive conversations.

Last year, the service came to Cornwall and the Scilly Isles for a total of seven days.