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06 January 2021 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Red Zebra | Your Cancer ServicesFor the people of East Kent, Red Zebra Community Solutions was established through a series of mergers between existing charities which had been providing services to local communities for many years. Taking its present name in 2015, Red Zebra’s mission is to help to create stronger, healthier communities by supporting people and organisations. We spoke to them to find out […]
20 December 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Canterbury | City SpotlightThe city of Canterbury is one of the most visited cities in England and is of great historial importance with inhabitation in the area since prehistoric times. Today the city has a population over just over 55,000 and cancer incidence is slightly lower than the country average. For those living in the area, services are […]
17 December 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Liminal Health | Your Cancer ServicesOperating cancer support services during the COVID-19 pandemic is no easy task, but launching a new service mid-pandemic is on another level. Liminal Health began in July 2020 and was co-founded by Candice Hampson and Christine Beardsell, who met in the Antler Innovation accelerator programme. The company’s mission was inspired by Candice’s own experience as a two-time breast cancer […]
10 December 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Edinburgh | City SpotlightKnown for it’s Fringe Festival, Royal Mile and famous castle, Edinburgh is also host to an amazing selection of cancer support services for those living in the city and surrounding areas. The latest in our City Spotlight series takes a look at a handful of the incredible services available in the city of Edinburgh. Please […]
30 November 2020 — David Allen
If exercise were a pill, it would be prescribed to everyone | Guest Blog5k Your Way, Move Against Cancer is a community based initiative to encourage those living with and beyond cancer, families, friends and those working in cancer services to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a local 5k Your Way group at designated parkrun events on the last Saturday of every month. The initiative was founded […]
29 November 2020 — David Allen
Opportunities to Promote Awareness & Support Men Living with Cancer | Guest BlogThe month of November sees a particular awareness of male cancers and mental health in males and is a great way to get men talking. We spoke to Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Sandra Dyer, from Transforming Cancer Services Team for London about opportunities for primary care nurses to promote cancer awareness and support men living with cancer. “In […]
25 November 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Manchester | City SpotlightCancer survival rates in the city of Manchester are improving and have aligned with those across the rest of England over the last 5 years. With an increase in cancer care in the region, there have been a number of cancer support services pop up across the city and wider county area. Our latest City […]
17 November 2020 — David Allen
Cancer Support Services in Durham | City SpotlightAs one of the UK’s oldest cities, Durham is steeped in heritage and culture. Statistics tell us that cancer mortality rates in County Durham are lower than the national average of England, but they are rising. Durham has also seen an increase in cancer support services that are available in the city and surrounding areas. Our latest […]
15 November 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Equilibrium Studio | Your Cancer ServicesPhysical wellbeing when living with cancer is so very important and with social distancing and lockdown restrictions in place, the availability of exercise can be difficult. Founded in 2019, Equilibrium Studio is a London-based Pilates studio with a physical space in North West London but since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been offering classes online. […]
05 November 2020 — David Allen
5 Minutes with Cancer Focus Northern Ireland | Your Cancer ServicesOne of the largest cancer support services in Northern Ireland is Cancer Focus NI. They’re a local charity which opened 51 years ago under its former name, Ulster Cancer Foundation, and work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s lives. Their main service centre is at Eglantine Avenue in Belfast but their work takes them all across the country. […]
