Improve the working environment Deal with pay injustice Stop demoting nurses who need to work flexi/part time Stop employing newly qualified reg nurses as support workers. Stop employing people with no nursing qualifications/experience as senior nurses In short #ValueNursing

A wonderful send off today for a very special colleague - jen burch who has led gastrointestinal nursing education St Mark's Hospital for many years. We shall miss her and wish her every success in her new academic role Nyarai

Great intro to this paper: QOL is my life, not the clinician’s! I therefore agree on the need to develop standards for QOL methodology, analysis, and reporting in clinical research

You Called and We Came: Remembering Nurses of the Windrush Generation - Black History Month 2024 good reminder of history thanks ⁦Macmillan Cancer Support⁩ ⁦Naman Julka-Anderson (he/him/his) 💙⁩ Claire Taylor always more awards needed course blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sectio…

Came across my first braille birthday card in the hospital shop today. Good to discover but maybe I’ve just missed & they’ve been there for years?

Thank you Morning Live BBC for highlighting just how brilliant Macmillan Cancer Support are in helping people cope with managing the financial cost of cancer. macmillan.org.uk/cancer-informa…

A worthwhile listen - this podcast covers real world implications of genomics and impact of genetic testing on individuals and families with a particular focus on Lynch syndrome Macmillan Cancer Support open.spotify.com/episode/5jQxqk…

Its podcast day! 🎙️🎧 In this episode from Macmillan Cancer Support and UKONS we’re joined by Nellie Kumaralingam former Melanoma Nurse Consultant and Suzanne who was diagnosed with #melanoma in 2022. Together they offer an in-depth look into #immunotherapy open.spotify.com/episode/6nSMA6…

Absolutely & 🤞for publication of practice guidance on the management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and complications as a result of treatment for cancer. 🙏 Jervoise et al

Over 100,000 cancer patients in the UK receive radiotherapy annually! As nurses, it is vital to stay informed about this common treatment. If you're interested in radiotherapy, consider joining our Radiotherapy MIG group. Learn more: ukons.org/members-intere… #Radiotherapy #UKONS

Talking about sex and intimacy can be difficult, and when cancer is part of the conversation, it can feel nearly impossible. Join us to explore how cancer and its treatments can affect your sex life and offer practical advice on managing these challenges. youtube.com/watch?v=5f0-CK…

Moderating alcohol = #PerioperativeCare benefits! Check out our new page for resources to use with your patients, to help them moderate their alcohol intake before surgery and become one step closer to reducing their risk of complications. 👉ow.ly/utK750TiU4I

These results showcase the compassion and quality of care provided by NHS staff to cancer patients but also highlights areas for improvement. They must be utilised by everyone delivering cancer care in Scotland to ensure people receive the personalised information, care, and

Lord Darzi’s report pulls no punches: the NHS is falling well short of its key targets for cancer. We have to do better. We believe we can do better Macmillan Cancer Support

Looking forward to presenting on ‘Why we need to ensure everyone gets personalised care’ at the National Conference of Psycho-Oncology in Budapest today Macmillan Cancer Support

A full day of excellent presentations from finalists of the Ingrid Fuch’s Award for Cancer Nursing - cancer nurses who’ve taken significant leadership roles in steering initiatives which are demonstrably improving quality of cancer care with Julie Gray & Jenny Arnold @NTAwards24

Good to see this research on use of sucralfate enemas for chronic radiation proctopathy and I endorse need for this treatment to be accompanied by optimal nurse-led patient education to ensure adherence and effectiveness #pelvicradiationdisease #PRDA

Don't forget the ACCEND Community of Practice webinar is tomorrow - Wednesday 18th Sept 2-3.30. It aims to provide a supportive community focused on sharing innovations, experiences & practices for implementing the ACCEND Framework June Davis VTaylor NHS England @macmillan

Great to be a part of the insightful conversation on @BBC5Live this am discussing the benefits & challenging of working after cancer treatment. There are lots of helpful resources on our webpages: Returning to work after cancer | Support and resources | Macmillan Cancer Support

We’ve started #coffeemorning here @LNWH thanks to a wonderful colleague Andrea, Macmillan Senior Head & Neck CNS who has been busy baking and organizing. The QR code on the collection box is genius Macmillan Cancer Support