A CANCER charity is set to offer members of the public free sun-safety advice when it parks its information bus in Worcester.

Macmillan Cancer Support will bring 'Betty' – its mobile information bus – to the city's St Martin’s Quarter between 10am and 4pm, on Wednesday, May 3.

Specialists will be on hand to speak to people affected by cancer, or those with questions about the disease – while offering skin cancer prevention advice.

Moray Hayman, a Macmillan information and support specialist, said: "Being sun aware is key. Our advice is to avoid sun beds, wear a high SPF sun screen with a four-star rating or more so it will block out UVA as well as UVB rays, and cover up in the sun.

"Skin cancer, if caught early, is very treatable and actually has one of the highest survival rates of all cancers.

"We're also there for anyone else with any worries or concerns, no matter what type of cancer.

"Whether you’ve just been diagnosed, are going through treatment or are living beyond cancer, feel free to pay us a visit – and we welcome carers, family members and loved ones as well.

"We can provide information on a range of issues, including different treatments, financial advice, exercise, getting back to work, or what local services might be on offer for you.

"You can even just stop by for a chat, no appointment needed."

Betty the bus will also visit Exchange Street, in Kidderminster, between 10am and 4pm on Thursday, May 4, and Bromsgrove High Street, from 9am to 3pm on Friday, May 5.

There are around 110,330 people living with malignant melanoma – the most deadly form of skin cancer – in the UK, and the number continues to rise.

For more information about Macmillan’s mobile information service visit macmillan.org.uk

If you can't visit the unit, but have questions about cancer, call Macmillan free on 0808 808 00 00.