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Welcome to our refreshed newsletter!
This month’s edition features:
- Self Help UK – celebrating a year of innovation and growth.
- Leadership recruitment update.
- Providing accessible cancer information and support in BSL.
- Welcoming our new team member, Avril.
- The latest news for Nottinghamshire groups.
Celebrating a year of innovation and growth
Our latest Impact Report shows a transformative year of strategic renewal, community empowerment, and expanded support services. With over 43,000 individuals impacted, the report highlights our commitment to peer-led support and community development across the UK. Key report highlights include:
- Our Deaf Cancer Support Service reached over 1,200 people, offering culturally appropriate support in British Sign Language (BSL). A total of 81 members, including both deaf people and carers, were supported across all our DCSP work (an increase of 33% on the previous year).
- Our Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service supported 308 cancer patients, with 100% satisfaction and significant improvements in mental health and wellbeing.
- Our Learning Centre saw 294 enrolments in peer support courses and workshops, and launched a new website featuring a peer support group directory.
Leadership recruitment update
Recruitment for our new Managing Director is well underway and we are now preparing to welcome shortlisted candidates to interview. Our work continues without interruption, and we remain in active conversation with key funders and partners throughout this period.
Accessible cancer information and support in BSL
There was lots of positive feedback after our Deaf Cancer Support UK team’s recent presentation at Cambridgeshire Deaf Association. Many thanks to our colleague Susan for providing such an engaging and informative session.
Welcoming our new team member, Avril
Avril works in Northern Ireland as our Admin and Outreach Officer. There will be a Macmillan Coffee Morning on 24th September at ‘Hands that Talk’ where you can meet Avril in-person. Avril explains more in her video. ISL version.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NEWS
Public Health Small Grants Programme
With just six months of funding remaining, Nottingham City Public Health is eager to support as many local initiatives as possible that support improving health and wellbeing of Nottingham City residents. Grassroots organisations can access grants of up to £1,000 to deliver impactful, longer-term health and wellbeing projects within Nottingham City. To find out more and request an information pack, email: [email protected].
Newark Cancer Carers’ Support Group
A friendly, safe space where those caring for someone with cancer can connect, share experiences, and find support. For more information, contact Dawn Mallon on 07939 285 308 or [email protected].
Have your say on bowel cancer screening
Are you aged 50-74 and a patient at The Windmill Practice in Sneinton, Nottingham? Or do you care for someone who is? Nottingham’s Public Health Team wants to hear from YOU! Take the survey now (available in multiple languages).
