Like many organisations, the Southport and Formby Cancer Information and Support Centre adapted and innovated in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The centre in Southport is a partnership between Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Southport and Formby Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), it supports people living with and beyond cancer in a range of ways. Dr Graeme Allan, Macmillan GP and cancer clinical lead at … Continue reading Virtual support sessions for people living with cancer

Do you live in Sefton and have an interest in speaking up on behalf of others? Is it important to you to make sure NHS health and care services work for everyone? Sefton’s independent health consumer champion – Healthwatch Sefton – has three exciting volunteer roles and wants to hear from people who love talking with others in their community about using health and care … Continue reading Volunteering roles that can make a difference

About 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime[1], making it the most common type of cancer in the UK. This breast cancer awareness month, doctors in Sefton are coming together to encourage people to be ‘breast aware’. Dr Debbie Harvey, Macmillan GP and cancer clinical lead at NHS South Sefton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “Breast cancer can affect people of … Continue reading Sefton Doctors call for people to be ‘breast aware’

Are you aged between 11 and 25? As part of the focus on supporting positive mental wellbeing in Sefton, Kooth is available online to help with your emotional wellbeing. It is accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use (www.kooth.com). The platform allows children and young people  to access information, gain support from the Kooth community and chat anonymously about a … Continue reading Wellbeing support online and it’s there all year round