More CLAN hours

CLAN Cancer Support is expanding its services in Shetland with an increase in opening hours for its centre.

The premises on Lerwick’s St Magnus Street will now open between 10am and 4pm on Mondays and Fridays, and from 10am to 1pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. It follows an increase in requests for information and complementary therapies.

Support services and fundraising coordinator Thelma Hughson is responsible for overseeing a number of fundraising events across the islands.

She also plays an integral role in allowing the people of Shetland to have access to the range of free cancer support services the charity offers.

CLAN services manager Lucy Whiteman said: “We’re delighted to be able to increase our provision within Shetland and it really does reinforce our commitment to providing free cancer support services in the heart of the community to as many people as we can.

“Our range of free services is open to anyone who has been affected by a cancer diagnosis and we really would encourage those who would like to find out more about what it is CLAN can do to drop in or call us – you will be made very welcome.”

In addition to its drop-in centre the charity also holds two support groups: one in Brae on the third Sunday of every month and one in Ness Boating Club on the first Sunday of every month.

These groups offer information and support to anyone living with cancer as well as to their family members, carers and close friends. A range of complementary therapies, including reflexology and reiki, is offered from Lerwick.

* Anyone who wants further information on CLAN in Shetland can contact Thelma Hughson on (01595) 720320 or email thelma.hughson@clanhouse.org