Photo: Helen Jones, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre Manager
The NHS is joining forces with Macmillan Cancer Information at a free health and well-being clinic in Southport on Thursday 12th November.
The event at Southport Theatre and Convention Centre is an opportunity to find out how to access local support, information and advice to help patients and their families adjust to life with and beyond cancer. It will run from 1pm to 3.30pm.
Jackie Brunton, Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust’s lead cancer nurse, said: “We’re delighted to join forces again with Macmillan, building on the success of previous health and well-being clinics. We would also be delighted to welcome friends and family to come along as we understand how a cancer diagnosis affects not just the person with cancer.”
Visitors will have the opportunity to find out what local support, information and advice is available to them, their families, carers and friends to adjust to life with and beyond cancer. Clinical nurse specialists will also be on hand. There will also be:
- Healthy food demonstrations
- Hand massages from Sefton OPERA (Older Persons Enabling Resource and Action)
- A benefits advisor
- Representatives from local cancer support groups
- A performance by the Living Well Centre/Macmillan Singing Group
- Expert-led sessions around fitness, wellbeing and Macmillan’s work
Helen Jones, Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre Manager, said:
“We understand how patients can often feel they lose the safety net of support they receive while attending the hospital regularly for treatment. These events are designed to help people to return to everyday activities and make the most of the good things in their life. If you have any questions, we are here to help.”
Places are free but limited, booking is essential. For information or to book a place contact Macmillan Information & Support Centre on 0151 288 6793/7 or email sfccg.macmillancic@nhs.net. Sefton council is offering subsidised parking at 80p per car.
The event is organised by Macmillan Information and Support Centre in partnership with Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group.
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