Headcases would like to thank Sonja for her generous donation, made in August this year. The group met on Wed 7th October and we decided to contribute £500.00 of her donation towards the purchase of a Fischer&Paykel Humidification Machine. This will benefit Head and Neck patients having treatment on the ENT Specialised Surgery Ward [ Ward 111 ] at the Royal Stoke.

We’d like to extend our best wishes to Lisa Underwood, who is co-ordinating the fundraising for this machine – the total cost of a machine being around £1600.00.

More information on the humidification technology can be found at Fischer&Paykel’s website…

https://www.fphcare.co.uk/

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We’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thanks to Catherine, who is leaving Stoke Royal and moving down to London. Diet plays a big part in overall health, both during and after treatment and Catherine has helped countless patients with this over the years.

Welcome to Sophie Harries, who has recently taken up this post at Stoke Royal. We look forward to meeting her soon at one of our monthly gatherings.

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We had a look at this product in or recent meeting – It’s available from Hands for Wellbeing at a very modest cost.

Hand Reflex Self Help card is an A5 sized laminated card which shows the specific reflex points on each hand on one side, with instructions on how to use it on the reverse. These can relieve common situations we experience from time to time such as

Sleep Inducing, Nausea, Stress Relieving, Headaches and Energising.

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We are in the process of having our first batch of Headcases Charity Wristbands manufactured. These will be in the colours of our cause: Maroon and Beige and will carry the Headcases banner.

Wearing one will spread awareness of the group and each purchase will contribute to our charity. If you have ideas for outlets for the bands please contact our Chairman..

Fred Goodwin

Group Chairman – 01782 848103 and mob: 07895 239083

Fred’s Address:  The Gables, 61 Kensington Road, Oakhill, Stoke on Trent. ST4 5BB

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This is intended for post-treatment patients and is being held at The Post Graduate Centre at the Stafford Hospital Site. The event time is 9.30 – 14.00. For more details and to book a place please ring me…

Jackie Miller

Mid South Staffs Clinical Nurse Specialist – 01785 257731 ext 3083 / 01785 886083

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