I joined local Macmillan fundraisers today on their newly branded Macmillan bus for a drive around the constituency to raise awareness of the support they give constituents going through cancer treatment.

Local Macmillan manager, Paul Lyons, has been working with Stagecoach East London to create a special, green liveried bus to promote the charity's message of ‘doing whatever it takes to support people with cancer’. The vehicle, based at their Romford depot, is known by local drivers as ‘Martyn’s Bus’ in memory of Martyn Henderson, a much-loved colleague and friend who suffered from cancer himself and supported many others going through the same treatment journey. 

Macmillan is the third largest charity in the country, providing specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. The charity also looks at the social, emotional and practical impact cancer can have on the person affected and their family.

It was a pleasure to spend time with Paul and his dedicated team, and learn more about the specialist care that the award-winning Macmillan nurse team in Queen's Hospital do to help constituents when they need it most. Macmillan services are planned at the new NHS St George's Health & Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch so that residents get holistic care when going through cancer treatment, including support for family and loved ones.

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