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Service Developments to help you live with and beyond
cancer
Edel AugheyMacmillan Project Manger
Transforming Cancer Follow UpBelfast Health and Social Care Trust
•Earlier detection•Advances in technology•New targeted therapies•Cancer research
Today people with cancer are living longer
Attitudes to Cancer are changing
Improvements in cancer treatmentPatients now living many years following diagnosisCancer now viewed as a chronic illnessHealth promotion key aspect of recoveryPatient and family encouraged to seek advice and supportNew services are available………….
Transforming Cancer Follow Up (TCFU)
TCFU - Why?2009 patient workshop“Aftercare is an after thought”“One size does not fit all”Aim of TCFU programme:To improve the quality of cancer patients after treatment experience and the promotion of health and wellbeing
To bring about this change we have formed a partnership
Macmillan Cancer Support
Health & Social Care Board
Public Health Agency
NI Cancer Network
Involving people
affected by cancer in
the process
We are developing new pathways of care
More individualised to your needs Which could reduce the frequency
of your hospital visits Involves you in the decision making
about priorities Checks your concerns and agreeing
a plan of care Provides you and your GP with
tailored information Signposts you to services in your
community Focuses on your health and well
being and invites you to an event – such as this today
New services
Cancer Survivorship Website
Health and Wellbeing events
Macmillan Information and Support Manager
Macmillan Benefits Advisors
Physical Activity Cancer Rehabilitation
Physical Activity &Cancer Rehabilitation
Various models being developed:10-12 week programmes introducing different types of exerciseFitness Instructors trained in Cancer RehabSchemes available in local leisure centres12 week circuit based programmesWalking programmes 6 week programme in Belfast Gynae & Colorectal CancersVarious locations across the province
To find out about services to support you go to the following web site...
www.survivorshop.cancerni.net
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Postcode Health and social care trust area Service provider Services that cover all on N. Ireland All services
Level 4, Cancer CentreBelfast City HospitalTel: 02895048551
Mob: 07747827405Email: [email protected]
Edel AugheyMacmillan Project Manger