Since the June meeting, the Hospital have purchased a number of nebulisers themselves, so our original plan to buy 10 of these has been updated. We now plan to buy a Suction machine and limit the nebulisers to just two. The suction machines cost £700.00 each.
Our close contacts with the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals ensure that we only purchase equipment that is in short supply, and is therefore going to be put to good use immediately.
Our July meeting was attended by twelve members, who enjoyed an interesting and informative presentation by Liz Bevins of Penny Brohn. Liz is Macmillan Penny Brohn Living Well Services Co-ordinator and looks after a Macmillan funded project in Staffordshire.
Penny Brohn, herself a cancer patient, started the ball rolling in 1980 with a vision that healthy eating can promote better outcomes and improved health whatever the diagnosis. Over a number of years, her philosophy grew to encompass diet, activity and social aspects and became known as the ‘Bristol Whole Life Approach’.
This approach helps people make small, manageable changes to improve their overall quality of life. These changes nurture a healthier immune system – the key to fighting cancer in all its forms and stages.
After 35 years of helping people in this way, the method is well proven so why not get in touch? The number is 0303 3000 118 and is open Monday to Friday between 9.30 and 17.00. Penny Brohn make no charges to access their services or to attend one of the regular courses. These are known as ‘Living Well’ courses and more will be scheduled for September this year. Click on the logo above to be directed to the website, where up-to-the-minute information is published, along with a wealth of helpful articles and links.
Many thanks to Liz for an inspiring evening!
Pictured below is an unpacked Philips Respironic portable nebuliser available for loan. If you’re interested in loaning the item, please email Sandra Brayford at:
sandrabrayford@icloud.com
These are the type of nebuliser Headcases raise funds for – we are currently in the process of purchasing 10 more kits to be freely available for Head and Neck patients to loan. More details when we know they are available…
We were pleased to welcome four new members to Headcases at the June meeting. The group totalled 18 on this occasion.
Fred Goodwin, Chair, reported a very healthy bank balance and we unanimously agreed to go forward with the purchase of 10 new Nebuliser kits to be freely available for patients’ home use.
Our pop-up raffle is now becoming a regular fixture. The raffle, together with the sale of pens and cards raised a total of £64.50 at the June meeting. The prizes can be won by anyone at the club, as the raffle is open to all present.
We look forward to the July meeting, held on Wednesday 3rd at the usual venue. Any raffle prizes will be welcomed!
The link below will access a page on Macmillan’s site where you can obtain a download of a book designed by Macmillan for folk who’ve been affected by cancer.
These courses are available to anyone affected by cancer and run on two consecutive Tuesdays or Thursdays. Please get in touch and book by 26th June – you’ll need to complete and return a booking form. Phone 0303 3000 118 for more details. Note, the booking link on the flyer below doesn’t work.
A diary note for you – the date for the Christmas Party has been set as Wed 5th Dec 2018. This year will be a bit different as Headcases are taking over the catering. If any of you out there are budding Masterchefs with ideas for the buffet, please get in touch nearer the time.
As usual we’ll be holding a raffle as the main fundraiser so if you come across any likely items, please stash them away.
Our May meeting saw some wine and a watch raffled, raising a total of £50.00 for funds. Rita also brought a great display of handmade jewellery. John and Lisa’s handmade cards were also on offer.
There’s a ‘bring and buy’ aspect to the monthly meetings which adds far more than just some cash to the coffers. If anyone wishes to join in and contribute items for the raffle, or craft items please feel free!
Click on the flyers below to reach PennyBrohn’s webpage. Here you can make a booking or find out more information….
