Introduction

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is proud to offer three Cancer Health and Wellbeing Sessions for patients and their supporters.

What is a Cancer Health and Wellbeing Session?

These are on-line presentations, containing information and support for all people with a diagnosis of cancer, and their families and carers. 

We hope that these sessions will help you to feel more confident about what you can do to optimise your health and wellbeing at diagnosis and beyond, whether you are a patient, family member or carer.  Topics include advice on emotional wellbeing, ongoing management of healthcare needs and local facilities that support positive lifestyle changes.

Will I find the Cancer Health and Wellbeing Sessions helpful?

We know from feedback that those who view the sessions have found them very beneficial. Patients and family members have said that they like being able to view information in their own homes when they feel is the right time for them. The sessions are free and easy to access.

Quote from a patient in 2019

"Thank you for these films, they are really beneficial."

 

What are the sessions called?

First Steps - For all  people with a recent cancer diagnosis. The focus of these sessions is to provide information and advice for patients, carers and family members on the non-clinical support available throughout the treatment pathway and on self-help strategies. These pre-recorded online sessions are facilitated by our Cancer Support Workers. 

Next Steps - The Next Steps Sessions have been developed for those coming to end of their treatment.  The focus of this session is to provide advice to patients and family members to help maximise their health and wellbeing following cancer treatment. This session is delivered by healthcare professionals at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Living Well with Advanced Cancer - This session is for those patients and their family members who are living with advanced cancer.   The sessions' focus on ways to enhance quality of life and are delivered by a Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, and Palliative Medicine Healthcare Professional.

How do I access the sessions?

Click on the tab above which contains  the web link for each session.  Alternatively, please ask a member of staff for more information, or drop in or call our Cancer Information and Support Centre.