The facility will provide a much needed boost in services for the region.
Ground has been broken on an ambitious project which will see a dedciated cancer support centre built for the whole of Ayr shire.
Therapeutic rooms, a drop-in facility and counselling rooms form part of the plans which will add to the charity’s existing facilities of their Kilmarnock Centre and Head Office. Cabinet secretary, Neil Gray MSP, was among those present as ground was officially broken at the site which is being overhauled by Prestwick-based Ashleigh Building.
Professor Ian Welsh OBE, Chairperson of Ayrshire Cancer Support added: “This project is a significant milestone in the history of the organisation. Once complete, the Ayr Centre will allow us to increase our support options, offering bespoke spaces for children, young people, and adults. Sadly, there are few people whose lives are unaffected by cancer and this centre will fill a gap for a much-needed service.
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