“As people get ill, identity gets wiped.”
‘It’s more than rainbows in receptions’ - Working with LGBTQ+ People in Palliative and End-of-Life Care. New resource coming soon… 📖
#palliativecare#LGBTQ+ #eolc 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈
Illustration: Cass Humphries-Massey
Funded by: Marie Curie
Great to see this get some attention from mainstream media. Teen cancer survivor: 'The radiographer started crying during my scan' https://t.co/8oUBBuEG8v
Today a group of young Scottish cancer patients launched a podcast with the support and guidance of @thisisgoradio - please share their voices far & wide. You never know who might benefit from tuning in!
#CancerAwareness#cancerpatient#TYAcancer
https://t.co/HJAIbbNMaK
***New Publication*** https://t.co/uYaBHjhMxP
We share a conceptual model to represent the complexities of communication with AYAC.
Triadic communication is central.
HCP must proactively empower young people's involvement.
Assess communication preferences.
Offer time alone.
We’re excited to share that we’re finalists in the @SmileyCFA Charity Film Awards - for our film Lulu: Forever 19.
Voting is now open for the ‘People’s Choice’ category, which is decided entirely by YOUR public votes.
Vote now 💙👇
https://t.co/4pO4tjPbUC
In 2024 as #cancer treatments evolve, we need to integrate palliative care in better, more agile ways. Thrilled to share that our stellar #ClinicianResearcher team has received #MRFF@nhmrc funds to trial a model integrated pall care + cancer care for children & #AYA🙌🏻
#PedPC 1/
🌍 Exciting opportunity! The Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health & Wellbeing is conducting a study on youth advisory councils worldwide. Share your experiences & help shape the future of youth engagement. Take the survey now: https://t.co/U3Ub5jG20s. #YouthLeadership
It's the start of #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek (8-14 May), we're hosting a webinar - Working with terminal illness, Fri 12 May, 12.00
This free event explores our project with @mariecurieuk to understand experiences, & identify policies & practice
Join us https://t.co/HkvjLBBkwu
Check out this fab resource that highlights the effect of cancer related fatigue on young people’s experience and how we can help! @UniofBath@uhbwNHS@TeenageCancer@YLvsCancer#TYACAM
https://t.co/RFxFMDWFZe
A cancer diagnosis at any age is tough, but TYA’s may be facing many other challenges on top of their health. Support from a specialist team can make all the difference ❤️
🌍 Next week is global #AYACSM awareness week!
📱Join us on Tuesday, April 4th to discuss what advocates can do to support young adults transitioning to #PalliativeCare
⭐️This chat will be conducted as a research study for my doctoral dissertation
#BTSM#BCSM#HPM#AYACancer
❗After some help from my followers with clinical contacts in Wales - please share if you can❗
On April 6 at 9am, I'll be holding a roundtable with health and social care professionals in Wales who have contact with patients nearing the end of life - in whatever capacity.
I am collecting stories about children's palliative care in the UK. From staff/volunteers/patients/families.
These stories will inform two exciting art and animation projects
Please get in touch if you would like to contribute