The Macmillan Cancer Information service and the Cancer teams organised a Health and Wellbeing Event at Cedar Court Hotel earlier this month.

The event is part of Macmillan Recovery package which is a programme to support patients living with and beyond cancer. More specifically, it is to offer appropriate support to ensure that individuals have the confidence and skills to manage their condition independently.

The event was introduced by the Trust’s Lead Cancer Nurse Christopher Button.  Presentations were given by Julie Stott of Restart Fitness on Exercise and Healthy Lifestyle and Dr Hannah Gormley on Emotional Wellbeing.   Patients then had time with their Cancer Nurse Specialists where they could ask questions and speak with other patients for support.

Stands from local services were organised for patients and family members to access for information and support.

Feedback from the event was very positive and the Cancer teams are hoping to host further events  next year.