News and Calendar of Events

Macmillan Information Service - Support Groups and Workshops - Introduction
Joining a support group or attending an event offers a chance to talk to other people who may be in a similar situation and facing similar challenges.
 
At the Whittington we have developed a wide range of Health and Well-being events and groups for both patients and their family and friends to provide a variety of support. Click the tabs below to browse through upcoming events.

Improving cancer care for the LGBTQ+ community

Improving cancer care for the LGBTQ+ community
The Whittington Hospital is hosting a small discussion group to explore the unique experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals affected by cancer. Your insights will help us to shape a conference for LGBTQIA+ people that we plan to hold in January 2025. The conference aims to help improve cancer services and support for your community.

This discussion group is open to LGBTQIA+ individuals affected by cancer. Please bring a friend or partner if you wish. Healthcare professionals who are passionate about LGBTQIA+ healthcare equality are also welcome to attend.

By sharing your experiences and your story, you can help us better understand the specific needs of LGBTQIA+ people affected by cancer and advocate for inclusive and effective care.

Click here to book your place.

 Latest news

 We're excited to announce a few new additions to our support service:
  • The Macmillan Welfare Benefits Service, delivered by Barnet Citizens Advice . You can be referred by your nurse specialist or by the Macmillan Service.  Alternatively you can contact them yourself.
  •   COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES for cancer patients at Whittington Health NHS Trust.

    We are pleased to announce that we are resuming our massage therapy sessions from January 2024 thanks to a grant given by The Whittington Health Charity. This grant will enable us to resume this service until the end of this year.

  • We are now also offering acupuncture sessions for patients.

  •  If you would be interested in receiving a course of complementary therapy treatments, then please either email the team or speak to your Clinical Nurse Specialist or the Macmillan Information and Support Service.

    Whilst we wish to maintain this as a free service to our cancer patients, we would be grateful if you would consider making a small donation towards the cost of these treatments, only if you are in a position to do so We appreciate that the financial impact of living with cancer can be challenging and If you feel  are unable to make a donation this will in no way affect your ability to receive complementary therapies.

    Any additional money raised will be fed back into the service which will hopefully mean more people can benefit from these treatments over a longer period of time.

    If you want to read more about the work of Whittington Health Charity please click on this link.

  • New Physiotherapy service & exercise sessions for cancer patients for cancer-related problems. Ask your nurse specialist or doctor to refer you.

 

    All of our workshops/courses take place in the Whittington Education Centre (WEC) unless otherwise stated. Room numbers can change, so always please check with the reception staff.

     

    Calendar of events

    July
    2nd July; Prostate Cancer ' Get together'  1.30-4.30pm, Whittington Education Centre Room A4 
    4th July; New Diagnosis Session on zoom; 2-3pm
    9th July; C Factor (6); 2.30-4.45pm WEC A4
    23rd July; C Factor (7); 2.30-4.45pm WEC A1/2
     
    August
    6th August;  C Factor (8) 2.30-4.45pm; WEC A1/2
    15th August; New Diagnosis Session on zoom; 2-3pm
     
    September
    9th September; Wellbeing (self-compassion ) workshop (1); 2-4.30pm; WEC Room B2
    16th September; Wellbeing workshop (2); 2-4.30pm; WEC Room B2
     
    October
    3rd October; CBT course for Managing Hot flushes & Night Sweats (1); 10-12 noon; WEC
    10th October; CBT course for Managing Hot Flushes & Night Sweats (2); 10-12 noon; WEC
    17th October; CBT course for Managing Hot Flushes & Night Sweats (3); 10-12 noon; WEC
    24th October; CBT course for Managing Hot Flushes & night sweats (4); 10-12 noon; WEC

     
    Find our more about these events on our Supporting your Wellbeing page. To reserve your place at any of the events, please contact us.
     
Last updated12 Jul 2024
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