Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN

Centre Head, Maggie’s Cancer Support, Southampton. Research interest in supporting those living with and beyond cancer. Views my own.

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

💬 "Maggie’s – a warm and friendly atmosphere where every person feels heard and cared for. The staff and volunteers offer kindness, expertise, and solace." – Geraldine, Consultant at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

🧡 No appointment needed. Retweet to spread the word.

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

A wonderful visit by Maggie’s President, The Duchess of Cornwall, to highlight the support we offer to families affected by cancer- thank you Sophie, Cameron and Isabelle 😊👍🏻🌲

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

Today we welcomed our President, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to our centre 🧡

She met Isabelle, aged 6, who, along with her parents, we have supported since mum Sophie was diagnosed with cancer. Here they are planting a tree to mark the visit 👇| @ClarenceHouse

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

Maggie’s Southampton featuring in Maggie’s national campaign to highlight the support we offer to anyone affected by cancer.

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

💬 “I feel safe & relaxed at my centre. Cancer brings a lot of challenges, I don’t know how I’d get through them without Maggie’s, both during my wife's illness and when I was diagnosed with cancer too.” – Colin

🧡 Everyone’s home of cancer care. Retweet to help others find us.

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

Maggie’s Southampton first year has shown how much people value the practical and emotional support we offer to people with cancer and their family and friends, through our programme of support and simply having a calm space while at the hospital

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

This #WorldCancerDay we are celebrating our first year of supporting people with cancer and their family and friends.

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[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

If you have a few spare hours to volunteer at Maggie’s please contact us or come along

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

Would you like to volunteer with us?
Come and join us at our volunteer recruitment evening on Thursday 24th February, 6:30pm-8:30pm, to find out more!
RSVP to reserve your space by emailing us at: [email protected]
#Southampton #volunteering

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

We support friends and families in many ways during the upheaval of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

“I am a carer for my mum who has recently been diagnosed with myeloma. I live with her and help with care but also work part time and am a full-time student studying for my MSc' - [1/2]

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

Lots of people tell us they like to visit our centre to access information about cancer and treatments. Others like to use our quiet space to gather their thoughts and meet others going through the same situation as they are.

What do you like about Maggie's Southampton?

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[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

@maggiessoton Thank you UHS for all your support during our first year, we look forward to working closely with you in the future to support anyone affected by cancer

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Lots of people visit @maggiessoton to access information about cancer and treatments and the centre is a peaceful place where you can meet others going through the same situation you are. Find out more by visiting their website: https://t.co/8ut33iUsuk #WorldCancerDay

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

@katelippiett You must come for a visit Kate !!

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

Looking forward to a great day at Maggie’s Southampton 😊

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

🍰🍫Enjoy a delicious cake or treat from Nixie's Bakes and support people with cancer at our Open Day on Saturday 23rd October.

We can't wait to see you there!🍰🍫

Directions on how to get to our Southampton Centre are here https://t.co/YGM6ujyvgj

[Professor Mark Wright @Marktheliverdoc]

It’s going to be a fascinating evening- This is right after the BSG controversy in endoscopy webinar on similar topics! Look forward to meeting you all 🙂

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

@DrRuthChallis Got to love a Guinea Pig! 🥰

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

@mandalea98 Be kind to yourself Amanda!

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

Great to see the support Maggie’s Southampton gives to all those affected by cancer being reported by the BBC 😊

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

We were lucky enough to have @BBCSouthNews visit our centre this week, you may have spotted us on the lunch time news, if you missed us we will be back on the evening news or you can watch here: https://t.co/KBUbxRYlVs

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

We were lucky enough to have @BBCSouthNews visit our centre this week, you may have spotted us on the lunch time news, if you missed us we will be back on the evening news or you can watch here: https://t.co/KBUbxRYlVs

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

@Heelan_MillySLT @colinbarnesrsch @ClinAcSLT @UHS_SLT @ReSNetSLT @NicolaCrow3 Congratulations Milly 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥂so very happy for you !!!

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

A lovely reflective architectural review from Rowan Moore in The Observer today of our beautiful Maggie’s Southampton centre designed by Amanda Levete, describing the influence of the building to provide comfort and support to those affected by cancer @UHSFT

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

Animals can really boost wellbeing when you’re not well, looking forward to working with Leo and friends soon 🥰 thank you @schtherapydogs 😊

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

We had a lovely visit from Leo @schtherapydogs and look forward to working with them in the future 🧡🐶🐾

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

@CathySandsund @maggiesmarsden @brynthomas19 @royalmarsdenNHS Good luck Cathy ! Have a great day at @maggiesmarsden !

[Dr. Gilly Howard-Jones RN @GillyhjJones]

Everyone is welcome @maggiessoton ❤️ but dog biscuits are optional!

[Maggie's in Southampton @maggiessoton]

We have had our first four-legged visitor to the centre, meet Arnie 🐶🐾