Lesley Howells

Maggie’s Lead Psychologist and Consultant Clinical Psychologist

[Mesothelioma UK @Mesouk]

Great to hear our CEO, @darloliz, plus @radiopegs and @helsb983 talking to @thejeremyvine on @BBCRadio2 this afternoon about #mesothelioma, and exposure to #asbestos in schools and public buildings
https://t.co/zbVj7KA3Ms #dontletthedustsettle

[Richard Berman @bermandr2]

Palliative care needs a NEW NATIONAL STRATEGY, to reflect all the recent rich published data and a reframed ‘future-fit’ approach to support the changing demographic #livingwith #survivorship #eolc @WHFEvents @APMPostTweets @RCPhysicians @UKASCC

[Lesley Howells @EssieAL]

Updated post - important change to salary, take a look! Exciting chance to provide innovative psychological support to people and their families with rare bone marrow failure. @SIGOPAC @BPOSUK @BPSFacCHP @BPSCommPsy @UKDCP @UK_ACP @AFTorg_UK @dcopuk @divhealthpsych

[Dr Liz O'Riordan @Liz_ORiordan]

Sugar does not cause cancer! #nutribollocks #breastcancer
https://t.co/o6cYwiyxVe

[Lesley Howells @EssieAL]

Freelance, Big Lottery Funded opportunity to create and contribute to an innovative online psychological well-being service for people with rare bone marrow conditions and their families. @BPOSUK @AFTorg_UK @SIGOPAC @UK_ACP @BPSOfficial @BPSFacCHP @divhealthpsych @UKDCP @dcopuk

[Maggie's Centres @MaggiesCentres]

We were delighted to welcome @humzayousaf to @maggiesdundee today to hear how, thanks to @scotgovhealth funding, we will be supporting people with new cancer diagnoses to understand the benefits of improving their diet, exercise & psychological wellbeing before treatment begins.

[Nick Hulbert-Williams @profnickhw]

Report on the development and acceptability of our brief ACT-based intervention (The BEACHeS Study) for people with non-curative cancer is now published https://t.co/BEPaqwHxXM @UoCPsych @Brooke_Swash @sabrina_norwood @davidgillander @macmillancancer

[Maggie's Centres @MaggiesCentres]

If you've seen this in the news today and have questions or concerns, we are here with you 🧡
You can give us a ring on 0300 123 1801 or visit our website to find your nearest centre: https://t.co/HO7EyFuztl #CancerTreatment #CancerSupport #HereWithYou

[NCRI Partnership @NCRI_partners]

Join us on 12 July to hear from Dr Leorey Saligan @NIH as he discusses the nature and causes of cancer-related fatigue, and how he's developing more effective ways to manage it

#NCRIPrime session chaired by @FaithfullProf

Register now: https://t.co/qXAd3U6U9k

[Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix]

Hospitals are not designed for the heartbreak that takes place within their walls.
Let us design hospitals with quiet places, space for reflection, privacy for sorrow, access to safe, green outside spaces, room for tender conversations.
@RIBA @JDDKarchitects

[Dr Jo Ashcroft @Dr_Jo_Ashcroft]

Absolutely brilliant team to work with - 8a #psychologist in #oncology & #palliative care @StGeorgesTrust within @CaPS_StGeorges. Don’t miss out!! @sahilsuleman @asangafern @jennalove_psych

[Nick Hulbert-Williams @profnickhw]

Interested in reading about the benefits of psychological support for ovarian cancer survivors? Check out our new paper demonstrating important impacts on fear of progression: https://t.co/jMqvct9Prz @UoCPsych @EssieAL @sarah_blagden #Cancer #oncology #research

[Sinéad Cope RN 💙 @copekenny]

Such a wonderful day spent at Maggie’s in Cheltenham today. There’s a exceptional team of professionals waiting to welcome and support people @maggieschelt

[Cristiane D Bergerot, PhD, FASCO @crisbergerot]

. #FCR is the most common unmet needs among #AYA survivors

Stellar presentation by @anjamehnert1 at #IPOS2021 @IPOSPsychoOncol

[Joe Oliver @contextconsult]

Wow - number of ACT RCTs up to 616! Was 414 in just Feb. In 2020 there were 100 in a year for the first time. Things are accelerating!

[Sylvie Lambert @sylviedlambert1]

#IPOS2021 @KellyBjk2336 on "Precision" supportive care based on results of distress #screening to develop personalised risk stratification.

[Mona Faris @MonaFaris03]

Depression in cancer care: David Kissane talks about why it's so important to address depression in patients with cancer and why depression may go untreated or unrecognised @IPOSPsychoOncol #ipos2021

[Maggie's Centres @MaggiesCentres]

People with blood cancer have particularly vulnerable immune systems and face extra challenges as restrictions ease.

This #WorldBloodCancerDay we caught up with Joanna and Malita about how they're feeling as lockdown eases and they share advice for others in the same situation👇