As
most of you will know, we usually run Health and Wellbeing Events
three times a year providing health and wellbeing information and
advice and signposting local resources and services. Sadly, all our
events have had to be cancelled this year but we’ve some exciting
news to tell you!
Working
with the
West Lancashire Macmillan Centre and the Southport and Ormskirk
Hospital NHS Trust, we’ve planned a series of virtual Health &
Wellbeing sessions throughout November to help support people
affected by cancer, whether it’s the person themselves, their
carers, their family or friends. the
sessions will cover a range of topics. Some
will be delivered by clinical nurse specialists from the hospital,
and others will be led by local support services such as Citizens
Advice Bureau, Sefton Advocacy and Clinical Psychology. Practical
advice will also be on the agenda, including exercise, fatigue, skin
care and emotional support. The idea is that people can just register
for a session that is of particular interest to them and we’re
hoping that as
most of us have adapted to staying connected through video calls
these new virtual sessions should come naturally to the majority of
people.
For
those who don’t have the technology to take part in the virtual
sessions, we’re also producing a directory of all the local
organisations and services across Southport and Formby and West
Lancashire that support people affected by cancer – and don’t
forget you can still call us on either of the number’s below for a
chat or to book a face to face appointment.
For
a full timetable of the Health and Wellbeing sessions or information
about how to
access support through the centre, call Tanya on 07976 167188 or
Julia on 07947 630654, email sfccg.macmillancic@nhs.net
or visit www.southportmacmillancentre.org.uk.