I have worked for our charity as CEO for seven years. How would I describe being part of Team Weston Park? In short, a privilege, great fun but not without its challenges; if you think it appeals to you then we would love to hear...
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Why it’s so important to be kind to yourself. It’s important to remember we are living through a global pandemic which has pulled the rug from underneath many of the support structures and routines that we normally live by. For anyone it’s a challenging and frightening...
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Emma, our director of services and grant-giving shares her thoughts about shielding; “I’m booked in” my mum proudly announced to me last week. “I’ve spoken to them over the phone and they’ve got everything in place, so I’m going”. In normal times my mum would have...
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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic cancer referrals have been down by 75% in the UK but at Weston Park now referrals are almost back to normal levels. The team at the Centre have continued providing urgent care throughout the outbreak and very quickly...
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Caring is at the heart of our everyday and it has never been so important. A cancer diagnosis followed by treatment is one of the most difficult experiences patients and those supporting them could ever go through. Despite this bringing about its own challenges, adding a...
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Help is just a call away Shock, disbelief, fear – some of the first emotions when someone receives a cancer diagnosis. For many, the shock and disbelief will diminish but the fear may last a lifetime. As if that isn’t enough, along comes covid-19, a once...
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Weston Park Cancer Charity praised for adapting its services online The region’s leading cancer charity, Weston Park Cancer Charity has been praised for adapting its services so that it can continue to support people affected by cancer with their mental health during the coronavirus crisis. Since the...
Continue ReadingFood delivery service is a lifeline for people affected by cancer As the coronavirus pandemic evolves, Weston Park Cancer Charity continues to adapt its services, including the launch of a brand new food delivery service, so that it can continue to be there, at every step,...
Continue ReadingExperiences, Concerns and Support Needs of People Who are/were ‘Shielding’ due to Covid-19 and their Family Members Would you be interested in sharing your experiences of ‘shielding’ due to Covid-19? Weston Park Cancer Charity is proud to support this research project which looks at the experiences, concerns...
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Weston Park Cancer charity is here for anyone living with cancer “We’re here for you” that is the message from Weston Park Cancer Charity, are urging people affected by cancer to access help, in support of the NHS ‘open for business’ campaign. “Right now, many patients and...
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