Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A pioneering service for people affected by cancer in West Dunbartonshire has supported more than 300 people in its first year.Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) offers all newly-diagnosed adults the opportunity to meet with a dedicated support worker on a one-to-one basis.The worker will then help the patient access a wide range of support, from benefits advice and emotional support to help at home or with other practical needs.The initiative, a partnership between West Dunbartonshire Council and Macmillan Cancer Support, has also generated £427,000 in benefit entitlement for service users by helping them understand what they are entitled to..
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