News from our partners: New ‘Living Well’ sessions launched to help those affected by cancer
News from our partners Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH, and Macmillan Cancer
New Macmillan ‘Living Well’ sessions created to help and support those affected by cancer are being launched in Shropshire next month (February 2019).
The sessions are free and will be held at community venues across the county from until December 2019 – with bookings now being taken.
They are part of the Macmillan Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme, a £350,000 Macmillan-funded project in partnership with SaTH, which aims to enable and empower patients to recover as fully as possible and to live well with cancer throughout their treatment and beyond.
The events have been specifically designed to help those affected by cancer, and their family and friends, get the support they need during and after cancer treatment. They have been developed in response to extensive patient and family feedback, which showed the need for more practical and personal information and support.
A number of topics will be discussed at the sessions to help participants cope better with issues such as fatigue, nutrition, physical activity and emotional well-being.
There will also be signposting of local services such as the Macmillan Information Support Centres at the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal hospitals and the Macmillan Welfare and Benefits Service; as well as self-help ideas and tips from other people affected by cancer, who will be there to share their experiences.
The Living Well sessions will be held on:
| 8 Feb | Palmers, Claremont Street Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG | 1-5pm |
| 18 Mar | The Wakes, Theatre Square Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP | 12-4pm |
| 1 Apr | Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6LB | 12-4pm |
| 17 May | Palmers, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG | 1-5pm |
| 13 Jun | The Wakes, Oakengates, Theatre Square, Telford, TF2 6EP | 1.30-5pm |
| 17 Jun | Palmers, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG | 4.30-7.45pm |
| 15 Jul | The Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry, SY11 1RB – 12pm | 12-4pm |
| 20 Aug | Palmers, Claremont Street Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG | 12-4pm |
| 20 Sept | The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP | 4-7pm |
| 26 Sept | Mayfair Community Centre, Easthope Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6LB | 12-4pm |
| 17 Oct | The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP | 1.30-5pm |
| 15 Nov | Palmers, Claremont Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1QG | 1-5pm |
| 5 Dec | The Wakes, Theatre Square, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP | 1.30-5pm |
Edith Macalister, Macmillan Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme Lead based at SaTH, said:
“The Living Well sessions are aimed at supporting people with cancer to do more to help themselves so that they can begin to get some control back in their lives.
“The sessions are in an informal and friendly environment. There are plenty of breaks, light refreshments and opportunities to chat and share experiences.”
The Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme is hosted by SaTH in collaboration with Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Shropshire CCG, Powys Health Board, Telford & Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council, Macmillan Cancer Support and the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.
For more information or to book a place on the Living Well sessions, contact Leah Morgan, Macmillan Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme Manager, at leah.morgan2@nhs.net or ring 01743 492424.
