Better days - hair dressing & wig fitting service opens
Laura Coyle (above) proudly announced the opening of better days Wig fitting and hair styling service Better days offers free, high quality, hair styling & wig fitting services to people affected by cancer or cancer treatment. Better Days aims to give people affected by hair loss due to cancer or cancer treatment more independence, choice and control of their appearance & in their lives. Better days Salon Finding out you have cancer is life-changing and the stress of the appe
Living well with bowel cancer
Bowel Cancer UK will be holding a ‘Living Well with Bowel Cancer’ patient event in June for anyone affected by the disease. These events are FREE to attend and aimed at patients, family, friends and carers. Saturday 8th June 2019 – The Christie in Manchester For more information and online registration for both events please click here.
Available health services during Easter and May bank holidays
Local people in Tameside and Glossop are being reminded that they can access a variety of healthcare services over the easter and May bank holidays Getting advice from a local pharmacist is the best first step for a minor health concern. People can speak with the pharmacist in confidence, in a private area, about even the most personal symptoms, and are advised to telephone their usual pharmacy before travelling as opening hours may vary over the bank holidays. People should
Tameside & Glossop Macmillan Information & Support service achieved Macmillan Cancer Suppor
Following the Tameside Macmillan unit`s Macmillan Quality Environment Mark award the team are proud to announce we have once again achieved Macmillan Cancer Support`s Quality in Information and Support Service standards.
Cancer and health information from Cancer Research UK - Ashton market hall
Free, friendly, face-to-face cancer and health information from Cancer Research UK nurses at Ashton Market Hall From Thursday 4th April you’ll have opportunities to visit Cancer Research UK nurses in Ashton Market Hall for an informal conversation about cancer – how to minimise the risks, spot the symptoms and get help early if you think you may need it. Where and when? The Cancer Research UK roadshow will be open in Ashton Market Hall 10am-4pm on the following Thursdays betw
Getting Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is a popular topic of conversation among people affected by cancer. Our travel insurance group on our Online Community is a place where people can share their experiences of finding affordable coverage suited to them. You can read our most recent blog update here , or visit the travel insurance group here to take part in the discussion. More information about travelling with cancer can be found in our booklet Travel and cancer.
Mossley cancer committee
The Macmillan Information and Support Service & in particular Michelle Wood, would like to thank Mossley cancer committee for their warm welcome. Michelle Wood represented Tameside and Glossop`s Macmillan information and support service and wanted to update the committee on progress at Tameside Macmillan Unit. ​Mossley cancer committee will be 50 next year. The group meets at Mossley band club, holding a Saturday coffee morning most months. ​The committees aim is to raise a
Additional car parking for the hospital site
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in agreement with Tameside Borough Council (TMBC) are developing additional parking on site to meet future demands for our patients, visitors and staff. The development of the additional parking will provide improved security and safety along with other benefits: LED Lighting Tarmacked surfaces Clearly marked out parking bays Additional Disabled parking bays Charging points for electric vehicles Darnton Road Car Park –
April is Bowl cancer awareness month
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK, with 1 in 20 people developing it during their lifetime. However 98% of people diagnosed will survive if the cancer is found early. Early diagnosis saves lives Find out more about Bowel Cancer, including the signs & symptoms, treatment screening & support
April is bowl cancer awareness month
Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK, with 1 in 20 people developing it during their lifetime. However 98% of people diagnosed will survive if the cancer is found early. Early diagnosis saves lives Symptoms Symptoms of bowel cancer can include a change in your normal bowel habit or blood in your poo. They can also be symptoms for other conditions, but it’s important to see your doctor. Find out more about Bowel Cancer, including the signs
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