Providing services across the West Midlands for cancer pts aged 13 - 24. We see the young person 1st and the cancer diagnosis 2nd. No clinical queries please.
Today, I spent time with a young person who had just been given the worst news- the importance of #YouthWork in hospitals is being a non-clinical person able to ask if they wanted to talk about it or something completely different #YouthWorkWeek#HospitalYouthWork
#YouthWork can often be misunderstood as a ‘fluffy’ job full of pizzas and trips out, but it is Soooooo much more and I often feel like a dishevelled pigeon rather than a graceful swan #YouthWorkWeek
Our 9th NHS Member award goes to 🌟 Jenny Woodford 🌟, nominated by Patricia Souto. Jenny's support during Julia's tough transition has been incredible. We’re so grateful for her kindness. Thank you, Jenny! #NHShero
Comedian and TV star Romesh Ranganathan recently visited the @TeenageCancer Young Person’s Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, spending time with the young adults on the unit ⭐ .
The YPU ensures each person is treated as a young person first, cancer patient second 🥰 .
Thank you @AldiUK for supporting our Euros sweepstake for our TYA patients at @uhbtrust. Although it didn’t come home we were able to offer prizes to both first and second place 🇪🇸 🏴
After 2 years working with a great group of young people @Ben_CRUKnurse and I are finally there. The https://t.co/HNDqis2JHy websites is launched. Never underestimate what young people can do! 💪🏻
Massive thanks to @CR_UK@TeenageCancer@Newcastle_NHS and @ht_media
Evidence shows countries with a long-term cancer strategy are more effective in improving cancer outcomes. That's why we're joining with other cancer charities to call on all political parties to follow evidence & commit to publishing a long-term cancer strategy #OneCancerVoice
Our last breathworks session of the series is next Tuesday!
Breathe & relax for building purpose and identity with @sophietrewbreath 🫶
Join us on Tuesday 25th June @ 6:30pm. If you can't make it, don't worry we can send you the recording of the session, DM to sign up😃
"The guilt of not being with my daughter and missing such an important time in her life crushed me."
Ben shares how his cancer diagnosis impacted his relationship with his daughter for @MetroUK 👇
https://t.co/JXPcjLrJ56
What an absolute pleasure to join so many wonderful readers, writers and teachers today at @OpenUni_RfP and an honour to accept this award for our TYA #BookClub#OURfPConf
The weather was perfect for todays 9th @WMCancerTYA Memorial Day at @Nat_Mem_Arb offering families the opportunity remember their loved ones together ❤️ Every year, we visit the blossom tree watching over the river, and leave a stone to rest underneath it
We're pleased to hear the news of new cancer vaccine trials and hope these will be available to teenagers. No young person should ever miss out on the opportunity to take part in a clinical trial simply because of their age 👇
https://t.co/XNmfAwBPX4
🌟 Exciting news for 16-24 year olds in sarcoma treatment 🌟
Join our exclusive Wellbeing Evening on July 1st, designed just for you. 🙌
Express your interest now & we'll notify you when registration opens. (Parents, you can express interest too.)
https://t.co/PoK17dmHBf