People in Bolton, who are living with and beyond cancer, are being invited to a free Health and Wellbeing event being staged in November.

The event will take place on Wednesday, 6^th Nov 2024 at The Bridge Church, 109 Bradford St, Bolton BL2 1JX, from 1pm – 3.30pm.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust and Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information and Support service have joined forces again to host another dedicated event.

It will provide people who have undergone, or are completing, a course of treatment for cancer, with the opportunity to find out what support, information, advice, and facilities are available, to help them adjust to life with and beyond cancer.

Carrie, age 62, a former patient and now a volunteer with the service, says

The Health and Wellbeing Event is a valuable source of information for anyone affected by cancer, so we would encourage people to attend and get as much information as possible. Sharing your experience with others and talking about concerns can help to alleviate a lot of the stress and anxiety associated with a diagnosis”.

“The information and support gathered at this event will certainly allow an individual to be better informed about services on offer, and how they can make a positive difference to their everyday life.

The event is organised by the Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service and is one of several health and wellbeing events taking place across the country.

It will be supported by Cancer Nurse Specialists from the Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton CVS, Healthwatch, Adult Nutrition and Dietetics Service, Bolton Hospice, and many more, and there will be the opportunity to visit information stands and ask questions.

Louise Porritt, Deputy Lead Cancer Nurse at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, explains:

As always, the Cancer Nurse Specialists and I are excited to work alongside The Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service to provide information and advice for people in Bolton.

The Bolton event will include two short talks about the service offered by Bolton Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service and a talk on the ‘Emotional Effects of Cancer’ and ‘Prehab for Cancer’. Free refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon and will provide an opportunity to talk to other people with similar experiences, which can provide reassurance, reduce anxiety, and combat a sense of isolation.

Kelly Gordon, Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service Manager, added:

This is a particularly difficult time for many patients. They often feel they lose the safety net of support they receive when they are attending the hospital regularly for treatment and often find it difficult to return to everyday activities. We hope that this event will act as a springboard for future events to provide better information and support to people affected by cancer.

“We would encourage you to bring a friend or family member with you, as much of the information may be of interest to them too.

As places are limited, booking is essential so for more information, or to book, a place please contact Sue Summerfield, Kelly Gordon, Beth Baugh or Jackie Wright, on 01204 390 625 or email boh-tr.boltoncancerinfo@nhs.net