Cancer Connected Communities West

Cancer Connected Communities is a partnership committed to supporting people affected by cancer across the WHSCT. Funded by National Community Lottery Fund.

[linda craig @lcraig_linda]

Congratulations to
Derrywell Woman and Cancer Connected Communuties West winners of Championing the Public @WesternHSCTrust @derrywellwomen @hjmonteverde

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

WINNERS!! 🎉🏆 #PENNA24

@WesternHSCTrust @derrywellwomen @actioncancer @north_advice @CancerFocusNI @careforcancerni @SwellFermanagh

[Ruth Evans MBE at PEN @PEN_NEWS]

Congratulations to our Engaging and Championing the Public category winners #PENNA24 #PatExp 🏆🏆 @derrywellwomen

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

Delighted to be shortlisted for this years PENNA awards in two categories! Congratulations to all our partners and service users! 🎉👏 #PENNA24 @actioncancer @north_advice @CancerFocusNI @careforcancerni @derrywellwomen @SwellFermanagh @WesternHSCTrust

[Ruth Evans MBE at PEN @PEN_NEWS]

🎉Shortlisted Finalists Announced! To read all of the #PENNA24 Shortlisted Finalists, head to our website here: https://t.co/d1qApz9Kzy

We look forward to seeing you all at the live event in October! #PatExp

[Western Trust @WesternHSCTrust]

The Trust attended the ‘Commitment to Change Conference’ alongside Health Minister @mikenesbittni where the change commitments and outcomes of the @CancerConnected Project were presented.

Read more ▶️ https://t.co/VZjSJ7xDMh

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

Delighted to have Minister Nesbitt attend and speak at our Commitment to Change conference yesterday.
@healthdpt @WesternHSCTrust @north_advice @actioncancer @derrywellwomen @careforcancerni @SwellFermanagh @CancerFocusNI @TNLComFundNI

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Health Minister emphasised the role of lived experience speaking at the Cancer Connected Communities West conference.

Minister Nesbitt said the @CancerConnected project “set a benchmark” for the co-production of cancer services.

[Cancer Focus Northern Ireland @CancerFocusNI]

This Women's Health Week, we are raising awareness of common female cancers.

Approximately 81 local women are diagnosed each year. Reduce your risk by receiving the HPV vaccine which is offered to girls aged between 12-13 years old.

#WomensHealthWeek

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

'Inadequate budget will have real-life consequences', the Health Minister has told the Northern Ireland Assembly Health Committee.

➡️More information here: https://t.co/nC5jM5CXa9

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Today is the third #NationalCancerCNSDay!

We're proud to be sharing our support for Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, and celebrating the amazing work that they do every day 💚

@UKONSmember @NHSEngland @thercn

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

On Friday we had our first Negotiating Change workshop discussing the topic of Preventing Cancer. Thank you for your contribution and enthusiasm @healthdpt @WesternHSCTrust @publichealthni @macmillancancer @derrywellwomen @actioncancer @CancerFocusNI @careforcancerni

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

Set up by the Department under the NI Cancer Strategy, the Mental Health Advisory Group includes charities, @publichealthni & people affected by cancer

The group met on #WorldMentalHealthDay to consider how to support patients’ #mentalhealth needs on their pathway through cancer

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

@north_advice are back in @derrywellwomen next Wednesday 7th June for a 1-1 advice clinic. Call 028 71360777 to book your appointment.

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

@north_advice are back in @derrywellwomen next Wednesday 7th June for a 1-1 advice clinic. Call 028 71360777 to book your appointment.

[Angela McKeever @angelamckeeever]

Great collaboration with primary, secondary & voluntary services @WesternHSCTrust Was motivating to hear the common goals we share to improve cancer pathways for patients & to highlight importance of staff well-being. Looking forward to the next steps! @CancerConnected

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

Thank you to everyone who attended our Gathering Session for @WesternHSCTrust staff working within the Cancer Patient Pathway.
We discussed what is/isn't working well, staff wellbeing & how we can integrate care. Our next event is 29th June, call 02871360777 to find out more.

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

Congratulations 🎉 to all who participated in our successful 2-day Listening Ear training programme for @WesternHSCTrust staff working within cancer services, facilitated by Marina Sweeney in the Macmillan Health & Wellbeing Centre 👏 @derrywellwomen @MacmillanNI

[Cancer Focus Northern Ireland @CancerFocusNI]

Have you had a breast cancer diagnosis?

We’re launching Thrive in the Western Trust - a support group for women aged 50 and under.

This free health & wellbeing programme starts on the 20 April, 11am at the Derry Well Women Centre.

Register: [email protected]

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

📢 Our partner @north_advice are running 1-1 advice clinics in Derry, Omagh and Fermanagh for those who have experienced a cancer diagnosis, their families or carers who need advice in relation to:
✨Benefits
✨Employment
✨Family Issues
✨Housing
✨Debt
✨Access to Health

[Cancer Connected Communities West @CancerConnected]

The @derrywellwomen WELL programme is coming to Strabane on Wednesday 26th April

To register please call 📞028 71 360 777 or email 📧[email protected]

@WesternHSCTrust
@MacmillanNI
@actioncancer
@north_advice
@CancerFocusNI
@careforcancerni

[Cool FM News @newsoncool]

🙏Cancer patients deserve "much better": Cancer Focus NI says it's deeply frustrated by the “lack of progress” in implementing the Cancer Strategy.

🚨🗣Cancer Focus NI Chief Executive Richard Spratt spoke to Downtown/Cool FM News about his concerns. @CancerFocusNI