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Outstanding support for new cancer hospital ProtonProton BeamBeam Fundraising team New nurse uniforms TherapyTherapy - know your nurse! Ruth Hawley shares her experience
FREE New Head of Physics Trade Union Representatives Everton surprise for nurses Please take me home 04 15 HEADLINE NEWS
CANCER VACCINES International recognition for IN DEVELOPMENT radiotherapy standards AT THE CENTRE Our radiotherapy treatment centre based on the Aintree University Hospital site in Liverpool Groundbreaking gene therapy has received international recognition for vaccinations are being used to treat prostate rigorous standards in radiosurgery. and ovarian cancers, helping to change the way cancer is treated. The treatment centre was accredited as a ‘Novalis Certified Radiosurgey Centre’ at a Welcome The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is ceremony in Liverpool attended by leading currently involved in two clinical trials in gene international clinicians specialising in brain therapy, which could mark a shift in cancer and extracranial conditions. 3 Cs: Centre, treatment. The two trials, BNIT and TRIOC, are offered to men suffering from prostate Along with The Christie at Salford Royal and Clinic, Charity cancer and women with ovarian cancer. The Edinburgh Cancer Centre, the three centres Experts at the Centre are looking at how the are the first in Europe to receive this acclaim and On behalf of the Trust Board I gene therapy vaccinations alter the way the are now certified for their high quality of cancer would like to express our best body reacts to the cancer cell. treatment with radiosurgery, radiation therapy and their wishes to you and your families for commitment to patient safety. 2015. The trials are aimed at those whose first line of treatment has failed, but who show few Throughout 2014, the team at CCC symptoms of the advanced stages of cancer. continued to deliver excellent care 9 20 to our patients – you can read about some of them in this issue of C3.
We’ve had some fantastic news WE’RE A GREAT about our plans to develop a new PLACE TO WORK! cancer centre in Liverpool. Not only was the public consultation a huge success but we have also been Contents 21 given the go ahead from the local authorities, see page 6 for further 03 Headline news details. 16 Angela Cross – 04 Ruth Hawley – Foundation Trust Governor Eye proton beam therapy We were named as one of the best As we progress further with Everton treat for nurses healthcare organisations in the country these plans our Charity will be 06 Transforming Cancer Care & radiographers to work for in the 2014 annual analysis undertaking a major appeal to gets go ahead by the Health Service Journal (HSJ). (L-R): Stavroulla Antoniou Latouros, Eimear O’Donnell, Sarah Stead, Lucy Wilcox, Catherine Minard, Janette Simpson and Nicola Rankin. support the new build. On pages 17 Awards The Top 100 Best Places to Work 10-11 you can meet the team and 07 New Head of Physics 18 International learning in healthcare list was compiled after get to know a bit more about how 08 Charity news looking at data on all the different Blooming great idea their fantastic work supports the NHS organisations and assessing 19 Consultant profile – Paediatric Advanced Practitioner the treatment room while the beams of staff satisfaction with their roles, the Trust. 09 Student Radiographer Dr Alison Coackley Radiotherapist Sarah Stead has come up radiation are being delivered to the patient. Richie Madden working environment, corporate culture and communications, employee with a unique way to make the most of the 2015 is set to be another busy 20 Charity news loom band craze and help reduce anxiety for “This can be very daunting for anyone 10 Meet the Fundraising Team engagement, leadership and planning, year developing new services and children when they are separated from their receiving treatment, but for a small child to 21 Private patient news and relationships between staff and continuing to enhance the patient 12 Safety in Medicines their supervisors. parents during radiotherapy treatment. be separated from their parents can be quite experience – and I am looking New team of nursing – distressing for them. The idea is the child can It took eight radiographers two months to hold one end of the loom band while their forward to it with confidence 13 Know your nurse support for the wards Andrew Cannell, Chief Executive said: “Our staff are exceptional people make a 65ft-long loom band which is being parent holds the other end outside the room. knowing that we will be continuing 14 We’re going paperless! 22 Charity news who are not only leading experts in used by children to keep connected to their So keeps a connection between them.” to strive to deliver the best care to their fields but also compassionate parents. our patients. Meet your Union Reps 23 Puzzle page and recipe and totally committed to doing their Eight-year-old Lowri Roberts from best for patients.” Sarah said: “The nature of radiotherapy Llanfairfechan in North Wales was the Andrew Cannell 15 Charity news 24 Your views treatment means no-one else is allowed in first to use the loom band lifeline. Chief Executive C3 MAGAZINE 3
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the back of her eye. The markers act as guides guides as act markers The eye. her of back the Ruth Hawley, 75, from Salisbury, shares shares Salisbury, from 75, Hawley, Ruth regular check-ups to monitor it. monitor to check-ups regular world ever since. since. ever world gradually as it travels, proton beam beam proton travels, it as gradually the beam only travels very short short very travels only beam the
nearby tissue. nearby
Moorfields Eye Hospital to place ‘markers’ at at ‘markers’ place to Hospital Eye Moorfields symptoms, the optician advised her to have have to her advised optician the symptoms, treating patients from around the the around from patients treating radiation which decreases decreases which radiation eye cancers. It is low-energy so so low-energy is It cancers. eye
cells and minimum harm to to harm minimum and cells
In February 2014, Ruth had initial surgery at at surgery initial had Ruth 2014, February In that isn’t suitable for brain tumours. brain for suitable isn’t that Ruth wasn’t experiencing any worrying worrying any experiencing wasn’t Ruth the UK and has been successfully successfully been has and UK the That’s because, unlike x-ray x-ray unlike because, That’s specifically designed to treat treat to designed specifically
maximum damage to cancer cancer to damage maximum
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exact location of the Bragg Bragg the of location exact
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proton beam releases most of of most releases beam proton
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exactly when and where the the where and when exactly
is a huge advantage. advantage. huge a is for Centre Cancer Clatterbridge The at We developed our low-energy low-energy our developed We last summer when the parents of Ashya Ashya of parents the when summer last the same but the benefit of proton proton of benefit the but same the couldn’t still team therapy proton
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precisely – and with a more more a with and – precisely
shape or position to be treated with very little little very with treated be to position or shape the exposure of any healthy brain brain healthy any of exposure the therapy beam proton between
beams target the tumour more more tumour the target beams
is so precise that it allows tumours of any size, size, any of tumours allows it that precise so is that provides proton beam therapy. therapy. beam proton provides that So what’s the difference difference the what’s So tissue, and it is vital to minimise minimise to vital is it and tissue,
combination means proton proton means combination
particularly suitable for eye cancer. The beam beam The cancer. eye for suitable particularly all, we’re the only place in the UK UK the in place only the we’re all, The tissue behind the eye is brain brain is eye the behind tissue The
the tumour location. This This location. tumour the
radiotherapy in a way that makes them them makes that way a in radiotherapy
Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. After After Centre. Cancer Clatterbridge and Manchester in 2018. in Manchester and – such as the sensitive eye area. eye sensitive the as such –
to focus more precisely on on precisely more focus to
Proton beams are different from traditional traditional from different are beams Proton had this treatment here at The The at here treatment this had facilities are due to open in London London in open to due are facilities side-effects to surrounding tissue tissue surrounding to side-effects
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people asked why he couldn’t have have couldn’t he why asked people minimise the risk of unwanted unwanted of risk the minimise national two although treatment
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simple choice.” simple It wasn’t surprising that some some that surprising wasn’t It the body where it’s important to to important it’s where body the this offers that UK the in nowhere
there is less damage to tissue tissue to damage less is there
eye if at all possible,” said Ruth. “It was a very very a was “It Ruth. said possible,” all at if eye for treating vulnerable areas of of areas vulnerable treating for currently is there and beam proton
easily than x-ray particles so so particles x-ray than easily
Cancer Centre. “I wanted to avoid losing my my losing avoid to wanted “I Centre. Cancer around the world. world. the around This makes proton beams suitable suitable beams proton makes This high-energy a requires That
However, protons scatter less less scatter protons However, •
proton beam therapy at The Clatterbridge Clatterbridge The at therapy beam proton cancer, the story made headlines headlines made story the cancer,
them to die. die. to them
an alternative, however – she could receive receive could she – however alternative, an proton beam therapy for his brain brain his for therapy beam proton then doesn’t travel much further. much travel doesn’t then brain. the
cancer cells’ DNA, causing causing DNA, cells’ cancer
surgery to remove the affected eye. There was was There eye. affected the remove to surgery because they wanted him to have have to him wanted they because radiation dose to the tumour but but tumour the to dose radiation in example, for – body the inside
tumour. This damages the the damages This tumour.
the usual treatment for this form of cancer was was cancer of form this for treatment usual the from hospital in Southampton Southampton in hospital from ‘cliff’. It delivers an intense intense an delivers It ‘cliff’. tumour a treat to enough far not
depositing energy in the target target the in energy depositing
The consultant in London informed Ruth that that Ruth informed London in consultant The then falls off very sharply in a a in sharply very off falls then which is ideal for the eyes but but eyes the for ideal is which old Ashya King removed him him removed King Ashya old
All radiotherapy works by by works radiotherapy All •
radiation reaches its target and and target its reaches radiation distances up to three centimetres, centimetres, three to up distances When the parents of five-year- of parents the When
How does it work? work? it does How
from the sun.” the from
TREATED ASHYA KING? ASHYA TREATED
the importance of protecting your skin and eyes eyes and skin your protecting of importance the
type of tumour. In those days we didn’t know know didn’t we days those In tumour. of type WHAT IS PROTON BEAM THERAPY? … AND WHY COULDN’T WE HAVE HAVE WE COULDN’T WHY AND … THERAPY? BEAM PROTON IS WHAT
blue-eyed, I was more prone to developing this this developing to prone more was I blue-eyed,
when I was younger, and being fair-skinned and and fair-skinned being and younger, was I when
worked in hot climates for a number of years years of number a for climates hot in worked which has been a saving grace. saving a been has which
The proton therapy team recently celebrated 25 years at Clatterbridge at years 25 celebrated recently team therapy proton The
sense to Ruth, who explained: “Having lived and and lived “Having explained: who Ruth, to sense I have not had to have the eye itself removed removed itself eye the have to had not have I
to UV rays may have an influence. This made made This influence. an have may rays UV to to the optic nerve. However, it has meant that that meant has it However, nerve. optic the to
is unknown, although it is thought that exposure exposure that thought is it although unknown, is lose sight in that eye, as the tumour was close close was tumour the as eye, that in sight lose
Ocular melanoma is rare and the exact cause cause exact the and rare is melanoma Ocular shrinking. She said. “It is likely that I will still still will I that likely is “It said. She shrinking.
ups indicate that the tumour appears to be be to appears tumour the that indicate ups
such as the eye. eye. the as such positive about the future. Post-treatment check- Post-treatment future. the about positive
the skin, hair and the lining of internal organs organs internal of lining the and hair skin, the Now, several months on, Ruth is feeling feeling is Ruth on, months several Now,
melanin – in many places in our body including including body our in places many in – melanin
have these cells – which produce the pigment pigment the produce which – cells these have was in exactly the right position. right the exactly in was
develops from cells called melanocytes. We all all We melanocytes. called cells from develops incredibly meticulous in ensuring that her head head her that ensuring in meticulous incredibly
eye cancer known as ocular melanoma which which melanoma ocular as known cancer eye before delivering the beam therapy. They were were They therapy. beam the delivering before
Here she was diagnosed with a rare form of of form rare a with diagnosed was she Here the physicist conducted a number of tests tests of number a conducted physicist the
took about half an hour. The radiographer and and radiographer The hour. an half about took
Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. London. in Hospital Eye Moorfields the course of one week. Each daily session session daily Each week. one of course the
– a doctor specialising in eye cancer – at at – cancer eye in specialising doctor a – Her proton beam therapy was delivered over over delivered was therapy beam proton Her
immediately referred to an ocular oncologist oncologist ocular an to referred immediately
began to appear ‘raised’ early in 2014 she was was she 2014 in early ‘raised’ appear to began make you feel comfortable.” feel you make
has received Proton Beam Therapy at Clatterbridge. at Therapy Beam Proton received has
under close observation and when the freckle freckle the when and observation close under you straight answers and went to every effort to to effort every to went and answers straight you
Ruth Hawley from Salisbury is one of the patients who who patients the of one is Salisbury from Hawley Ruth
From this point on, Ruth kept her eye eye her kept Ruth on, point this From so helpful, kind and informative. They gave gave They informative. and kind helpful, so
Dalmatian Coast.” Dalmatian at the Centre,” Ruth explained. “The staff were were staff “The explained. Ruth Centre,” the at
helpful, kind and informative. informative. and kind helpful, “
against cancer against
sun. I have recently spent a week sailing off the the off sailing week a spent recently have I sun. greatly improved by the reception I received received I reception the by improved greatly
the Centre. The staff were so so were staff The Centre. the consciously wear dark glasses when I’m in the the in I’m when glasses dark wear consciously “What was quite a daunting prospect was was prospect daunting a quite was “What
though I take greater precautions now and and now precautions greater take I though by the reception I received at at received I reception the by
and eight grandchildren. I still love to travel, travel, to love still I grandchildren. eight and “ treatment. for Centre Eyes front in the fight fight the in front Eyes
prospect was greatly improved improved greatly was prospect
a very active life and a big family; four children children four family; big a and life active very a then travelled up to The Clatterbridge Cancer Cancer Clatterbridge The to up travelled then
What was quite a daunting daunting a quite was What “Life has continued much as before. I have have I before. as much continued has “Life
“ She beam. proton the of accuracy the ensure to
A PATIENT’S JOURNEY PATIENT’S A A PATIENT’S JOURNEY PATIENT’S A NEWS NEWS
Consultation roadshows and TRANSFORMING CANCER questionnaire • There were 117 public roadshows across CARE GETS GO-AHEAD Merseyside. We also visited groups and meetings of GPs, patients and community/ voluntary organisations. TO NEXT STAGE • We engaged with 100,950 people, Proposals for the new hospital have also had face-to-face contact with 10,433 received unanimous approval from the Joint people, and distributed 38,749 summary Health Scrutiny Committee for Cheshire consultation documents. and Merseyside, which was established by • 1,054 individuals responded to the consultation questionnaire. There were 14 the region’s local authorities to consider responses from organisations/groups. whether the new hospital was in the best • Individual respondents’ areas of residence interests of people’s health. broadly correlated to The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre’s patient population. Councillors from Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Key findings Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral voted unanimously to support the • 91% supported the vision for Transforming Cancer Care. Plans to develop a world-class proposals after considering evidence Philip Mayles (right, with Carl) • 88.5% thought the proposals would specialist cancer hospital and research from a number of witnesses including is retiring as Head of Physics centre in the heart of Liverpool have frontline staff and patient representatives achieve it and improve quality of care. after 20 years at Clatterbridge been given resounding approval from over several weeks. • 84% of respondents said quality of care patients, the public and local authorities was more important than the distance in the region. Andrew Cannell, Chief Executive of The travelled to receive it. Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, said: “We • 94% said they agreed that inpatients More about Carl: Our Transforming Cancer Care ambition is to passionately believe this £118m investment would get better, safer care on a site with CARL JOINS AS develop a new hospital providing expert care will significantly expand and improve cancer intensive care and other key specialties. • Carl’s interest in radiotherapy physics and carrying out ground-breaking research care in Merseyside and Cheshire with an • The vast majority said all groups (patients, HEAD OF PHYSICS began because “I loved the idea of using and clinical trials on the same site as the Royal additional radiotherapy site, a more central families, carers, others) would be my knowledge of radiation for good to positively affected by the proposals. Liverpool University Hospital and the University location with on-site specialties including Dr Carl Rowbottom has joined the Trust as our new Head help people with cancer,” he said. of Liverpool. intensive care, and enhanced research of Physics. He has come from The Christie NHS Foundation Two new members join the team • He has a keen interest in research, capability through closer working with Trust, where he held a similar role. particularly in more targeted Services would also continue at the current the university. Radiographer Danny Hutton and Laura radiotherapy that reduces the risk of Wirral and Aintree sites and our chemotherapy Atkinson from IT are joining the Transforming side-effects. He was a research fellow and outpatient clinics in hospitals across the “Needless to say, we’re thrilled that patients, Cancer Care team as Change Managers. he 30-strong Physics team that Carl “I was keen to come because T at London’s Royal Marsden / Institute region. the public and the local authorities have They will play a key role working with staff leads provide specialist scientific input Clatterbridge has always had a of Cancer Research and in Detroit, given their resounding endorsement.” and patient user groups, the contractors into radiotherapy treatment, research very good reputation and it places Michigan. Now the results of the Transforming Cancer Laing O’Rourke and the architects BDP and equipment e.g. helping develop great importance on radiotherapy as we develop detailed designs for the Care public consultation on the proposals, We will now develop an outline business even more precise techniques. Their role and physics,” Carl said. “We have • Carl studied Maths and Physics at new hospital. which ran from July to October 2014, have been case, which we expect will be approved includes calculating the exact dose and really good physicists here. My Manchester, has a MSc in Radiation independently analysed by experts at Liverpool in summer 2015. A full business case will angle of the radiation beam that each role as Head of Physics is to look & Environmental Physics from Surrey Laing O’Rourke appointed as John Moores University. follow a year later, enabling building work patient needs to treat their tumour safely at the systems and processes and and did his PhD at the Royal Marsden / contractors to start in 2016. The new hospital in Liverpool and effectively. I am looking forward to working Institute of Cancer Research. In total, 91% of people supported the vision would open in autumn 2018 and work to We’ve appointed Laing O’Rourke to work with with the team.” for expanding and improving cancer care and remodel and upgrade the Wirral site would us on design and build of the new hospital Carl is delighted to have joined us after • He is Fellow of the Institute of Physics 88.5% said the proposals for the new hospital be complete in 2019. in Liverpool and redesign of the Wirral site, a career that has spanned the Royal Carl succeeds Professor Philip and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). would achieve it. following a tender process. Laing O’Rourke Marsden in London, The Christie and the Mayles who has retired as Head • For more information about the Transforming will provide technical construction input into William Beaumont Hospital in Detroit, USA. of Physics, but will continue to work • Carl is an avid West Bromwich Albion Even in areas where some people would Cancer Care proposals, visit the outline business case and will work with He completed his PhD in radiotherapy part-time and advise on radiation supporter. He lives in Stockport. have further to travel if inpatient beds and www.transformingcancercaremc.nhs.uk staff and patient representatives, and the physics in London in 1998. safety through 2015. the most complex care moved to Liverpool, architects BDP, to develop detailed designs. there was strong support. In Wirral, 78% • The full consultation report from Liverpool of people supported the vision and 71% John Moores University can be viewed at If the project receives full approval in 2016, said the proposals would achieve it. In http://www.transformingcancercaremc. they will also build the new hospital, and they Cheshire West and Chester, 82% supported nhs.uk/files/2814/1805/5902/Consultation_ have committed to providing job and training We’re set to become the first place in the UK to treat lung cancer with a the vision and 74% said the proposals would report_from_JMU_-_final.pdf opportunities for people in Merseyside and CALYPSO ON THE WAY IN new radiotherapy machine that has a ‘GPS tracking-type’ system to target achieve it. Cheshire. UK LUNG CANCER FIRST cancer tumours and reduce the risk of radiation to healthy tissue. The Calypso linear accelerator is expected to be in use by spring 2015.
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Julie’s treatment with The care my Novalis radiosurgery FROM BARMAN father received at Julie shares her Clatterbridge was TO HEALTHCARE world-class and experience to help others PROFESSIONAL it really inspired Julie Shute describes the moment she was told she had an me to help other incurable form of brain cancer as “taking a punch from Mike Tyson”. Student radiographer proves it’s She was dazed and scared at what lay ahead but, undeterred, never too late to change career. people who are in she decided that she would do all she could to help other cancer the same position. patients going through a similar journey.
Despite being born in the 1960s, As well as going at full force to Julie is a self-proclaimed 50s girl. raise thousands of pounds for the She also allowed a film crew this has also helped to keep her Her love of vintage fashion, along hospital, bringing in supporters to capture her stereotactic occupied and take her mind off the with a passion for handmade crafts from all over the world, Julie is radiosurgery treatment to her treatment.” – including crochet and baking bravely sharing the realities of her second brain tumour so we can – really defines her style. She is a experience in the hope that future use the film to show future patients Despite it being an incredibly W orld Radiography Day is held annually loving mum and grandmother to six cancer patients will benefit from what to expect from their treatment. difficult time, they have found that on November 8th to mark the anniversary beautiful grandchildren, and four her story. supporting The Clatterbridge of the discovery of x-rays in 1895 and to years ago she married the love of her Andy said: “When the person Cancer Charity in so many ways promote radiography as a career. The day life Andy. Julie and Andy have been you love is going through such a has helped to focus their time more also provides radiographers with a chance writing a blog, which is an terrible time, you want to do all positively, concentrating on ‘the to increase public awareness of their role In summer 2013, the couple honest and moving account of you can to help and find all of the now’ rather than what the future and promote the vital contribution it has were dealt with the blow that her journey so far. As well as information out there. What we holds. We would like to thank them made to modern healthcare. Julie was suffering from Grade helping others, it will allow family wanted to do by sharing this film both, and wish Julie well on her IV Glioblastoma Multiforme, and and loved ones to remember and Julie’s story is to help the other continuing journey. Despite radiography’s integral role in she was referred to Clatterbridge and reflect on Julie’s words in families going through something modern day cancer treatments, there is a for treatment. It was then that they years to come, leaving a lasting similar – to remove some of the You can read Julie’s blog national shortage of radiographers, with the decided that they wanted to help legacy behind which will fear of the unknown. Julie has no ‘Fluff’s Journey’ at www. profession featuring on the Government’s list others in their situation. honour her courage. desire to become a movie star, but julieshute.blogspot.co.uk of national shortage occupations.
30-year-old Richard Madden from Liverpool has just started his second year of a three-year course as a student radiographer, and his clinical therapeutic “Two years on and I’m thrilled that “My course is in therapeutic radiography, placement is at The Clatterbridge Cancer something so positive has come out of which is a specialist course that leads to a Centre. such a sad time. My mum is so proud of specific career. Some people might think what I’m doing. I got married in July and that radiographers just take x-rays, but He left school after his A Levels and had my best man even mentioned my course the job involves so much more than that. a number of different jobs over the 10 years and change of career in his speech! My course is preparing me for everything that followed, from bar work to working in from preparing the intricate machinery a security company. Then, Richard’s life “It’s a shame that, nationally, there is and administering the correct dosage of was turned upside down in 2009 when his a shortage of radiographers, with radiotherapy, which is vital to ensure a father, John Madden, was diagnosed with many school leavers being unaware of patient’s safety, to the more human side of kidney cancer. Richard’s dad had a course the profession. I suppose as an 18-year-old supporting patients through what can be of radiotherapy at The Clatterbridge Cancer choosing a career path, people a very traumatic time in their lives. It also Centre but, sadly, the cancer was too think there are just two routes into the involves working with physicists and clinical aggressive and he passed away in March healthcare professions, becoming a oncologists to plan the treatment, calculate 2010. It was then that he decided to go into doctor or becoming a nurse, but the doses and map the area to be treated. radiography. options are so much wider than that. Some students might also think that “I hope my story shows that it’s never too “The care my father received at working with cancer patients would be late to change career. If someone asked Clatterbridge was world-class and it really difficult. me how to get into radiography now, I’d inspired me to help other people who are in recommend A Levels in physics and biology the same position. I was so lucky to get my “They really shouldn’t worry because it is but it is not essential. There are a range of first choice placement at The Clatterbridge such a rewarding job and my favourite part courses on radiography across the country Cancer Centre, working alongside the is working with the patients and seeing the and I’d highly recommend them for people same talented professionals who helped positive outcomes that our treatments looking for a fulfilling, rewarding career Julie & Andy Shute my family. can have. working with people.”
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patients. Every day, we see the amazing work that goes Meet the fundraising team on here at Clatterbridge and we meet patients and families whose stories inspire us to go out and raise as As the only dedicated charity for the much money as we possibly can. Each member of the Flextronics in Warrington raise cash at work centre, The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity team is so proud to represent our hospital, it makes raises money to help improve patient fundraising for Clatterbridge the most rewarding job you experience, fund vital research and could wish for.” innovations in treatment, and provide ongoing support for patients and their Events families. The fundraising team works hard The energy and motivation of the Events Team is truly to promote the amazing things that happen infectious. If it’s adrenaline, endurance or adventure at Clatterbridge. They work closely with you’re after then they will help you to find the right supporters to raise money, so we can invest challenge. You’re likely to find the team taking part too; in projects which make a lasting impact for whether it’s jumping from planes or cycling hundreds of our patients. miles, they really do put their money where their mouth is. The team also organises a series of major events from our Behind the scenes in our Fundraising L-R: Louise Beach, Jade Barrett, Elspeth Wilson Beside the Seaside Walk and Ride Of The Roses to our Office is a fantastic team of committed, and Rachel Donohoe (Community & Corporate) Annual Ball. talented and enthusiastic staff. They are passionate about what they are trying to Trusts Fundraising achieve, and want to do everything they can Volunteers Sue and Bev There is a huge range of charitable trusts that the team to support the hard work that goes on across help out at an event submit appropriate applications to, and relationships The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. are built with Trustees over many years. Bids may be for equipment, services or research projects which have The charity has grown significantly over been approved for charitable funding. They work closely the last five years, from raising around with departments and staff at the hospital to help £700,000 a year to just under £2m in 2013/14. co-ordinate funding requirements. The team is headed up by Marie Turnbull who is currently on maternity leave. Here’s a bit Major Gifts about them! This involves developing relationships with donors and supporting individuals or families who wish to make The team focuses on two separate areas significant gifts to the charity or help connect the team to which make up the overall fundraising other people who can support us in this way. strategy – raising as much money as they can to help our patients. Deeside Ice Skating Club take to the ice for the charity Community and Corporate Working with companies and the local community, Karen Williams leads the annual the team builds lasting relationships with all the fundraising programme, working closely fantastic people that support our charity. No two days with Supporter Care and the Community and Becky and Cecilia collecting for are the same. The team has worked hard to build an Corporate fundraisers to raise money for Clatterbridge at Central Station annual calendar of key dates for the many companies, ongoing projects at the Centre which help membership organisations, schools, golf clubs and our patients get the best possible care. She events in our area. They help with the hundreds of also specialises in Individual Giving, creating incredibly generous individuals raising money for a range of appeals and initiatives to capture Clatterbridge by supporting their events to help them the public’s imagination and inspire them to get the most out of their fundraising, and look after support the hospital. the charity’s fantastic volunteers, who are completely invaluable to us! Chris Done leads on the hospital’s Transforming Cancer Care appeal, which Supporter Care will raise the money needed to support the The team want to ensure that everybody who build of our new hospital in Liverpool. Chris supports the charity has the best possible experience, specialises in Capital Appeals and Major so it’s important to say ‘thank you’ as quickly as possible Donors, and is currently working to develop a and make sure supporters have everything they need. network of supporters and ambassadors who They really strive to understand our donors, why they can help us achieve our key aims. She also have chosen to support our charity and the different offers support to those wishing to leave ways they like to get involved, so we can really help a lasting legacy to the charity. them make the most of their relationship with us. The team also works very closely with the fundraisers to Sam Oakes cycles to Rome Chris Done and Karen Williams Karen said: “It’s thanks to our supporters in support of our patients Adventurous cyclists tackle an epic ride in Madagascar plan events and initiatives. that we can make such a difference to
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Keeping you ‘medicine safe’ Specialist services KNOW We provide specialist services to support the patients’ journey during their care. These multi-professional staff provide a fundamental service YOUR offering comprehensive care and support.
These include Clinical Nurse Specialists, Teen and Young Adult NURSE! Unit, Palliative Care, Infection Control, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, We have a wealth of nursing Allied Health Professionals, Critical L-R: Rhiannon Walters-Davies, Mandy Cunningham and Nadine Higgins professionals to support patients Care Nurse and Clinical Specialist throughout their cancer treatment Additional Needs. We are responsible for protecting April we have seen a dramatic and recovery. and improving the health of our patients improvement in administration of through effective regulation of medicines medicines on the wards and we would To make it easier for patients and their Inpatient ward staff and medical devices. like to say a big thank you to all the families to identify the different types of staff that helped implement the specialist staff delivering care, our nurses The Trust has three A dedicated team of two health scheme and for their continued have new uniforms. inpatient wards; Conway, L-R Allied Health Professional, Infection Control, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Teen and Young professionals has been working closely support to date.” Mersey and Sulby and a Adult Unit Lead Nurse, Palliative Care & Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care Nurse with the medical, clinical and pharmacy Whether you are an inpatient, receiving Triage Unit. teams over the last year to manage the Rhiannon and Nadine have also your chemotherapy treatment on our day risks associated with medication and to been focusing on a project for patients The wards treat patients who are case unit or attending triage, you will get to reduce errors. who suffer from nausea and vomiting receiving both chemotherapy and associated with their chemotherapy meet a range of nursing professionals. radiotherapy. The team consists of Nadine Higgins treatment. (clinical governance manager for In addition to the nurses, you will also meet If you are a patient on one of the medicines safety) and Rhiannon Walters- Rhiannon added: Pharmacy Technicians and Domestics. If you wards or visiting someone, the staff Davies (medicines safety pharmacist). “Chemotherapy-induced are receiving radiotherapy, our radiographers you are likely to see are the Matron, Together they have identified a number nausea and vomiting (CINV) can be are still in the same uniform, which is maroon Ward Manager, Senior Staff Nurses, of key areas for medicines safety on the very distressing for patients and and white. Staff Nurses, Healthcare Assistants wards including better education for both their families and can lead to an and Pharmacy Technicians. staff and patients. inpatient admission. Patients expect to feel unwell with chemotherapy and Nadine said: “In the worst case, don’t ask for support even though poor documentation of inpatient there are effective anti-sickness medication could mean patients medications available. The CINV missing an important medication. To project is looking at how to identify prevent this we created a nurses user high-risk CINV patients so they can group to come up with working ideas be better supported, it’s reviewing the for best practice and implemented an current anti-sickness medicines audit tool called a ‘Medicines Safety available, and looking to offer better L-R Manager, Staff Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Senior Thermometer’ which helps monitor the counselling for patients who need Staff Nurse, Pharmacy Technician, PICC Line Nurse administration of medications. Since anti-sickness medications.” ON SITE PHARMACY Outpatient chemotherapy ward staff Delamere Day Case Unit is our chemotherapy unit In addition to Delamere, we also treat SUCCESS for patients who are receiving their chemotherapy patients at seven off-site chemotherapy Since opening in early 2014 the new PharmaC has received really positive feedback as an outpatient. clinics at other hospitals across Merseyside from patients and staff. In 2015, PharmaC will be continuing to develop its range of and Cheshire. services including increasing the choice of over-the-counter medicines available. If you are a patient on Delamere, the staff you PharmaC will also be supporting the hospital to progress the ‘Clatterbridge in the are likely to see are the Manager, Senior Staff If you are a patient at one of these clinics, Community’ project to deliver chemotherapy treatments in patients’ homes. This L-R Senior Staff Nurse, Matron, Staff Nurse, Ward Nurses, Staff Nurses, PICC Line Nurse, Healthcare the staff you are likely to see are Senior Staff initiative has been successfully piloted in Wirral over the past year and will now be Manager, Healthcare Assistant, Pharmacy Technician Assistants and Pharmacy Technicians. Nurses, Staff Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. extended to the whole of Merseyside and Cheshire.
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Radiotherapy Lorraine Salisbury Trade Union Representatives Dan Feerick Carmel Mc Derby THE ENCHANTED Events Calendar Our goal is to make sure our education and to support learners. skills that can be applied to help Ashley Grogan Winter & Spring 2015 services are as good as they can further your career. Alexander Hughes be. To help achieve this, our trade “All reps are elected by union Daniel Hutton FOREST BALL union representatives work with members from the Centre and any “We’re always on the look out Samantha White Sunday 8 February staff across the trust. union member can put themselves for more reps so if you’re interested Imaging The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity held its Southport Mad Dog 10k forward to be elected. If elected in any of the roles, please get in Diane Duret Fifth Annual Ball on Thursday 13th November at Hailed as the “Best 10k in the UK”. Richard Clements is the Trade you will have access to training touch and we can help organise an Amy Arthur Camp and Furnace in Liverpool. Union Chair. He said: “All staff provided by your union and the election.” Vicky Hughes Saturday 14 February are entitled to join a union and TUC, and will be supported by Susan Wright The Furnace space was transformed into The Enchanted Forest Ball was also Valentine’s Ball we need the support of union the Trust in being paid to attend Working in an organisation Nursing a wooded wonderland by USP Creative who supported by Flextronics, Merseyrail Crowne Plaza, Liverpool. Tickets are members, so if you’re not currently training. Being a rep can help you where unions are recognised is an Christopher Valentine donated their time and the props for free – guests and A&B Engineering. available at £65 per person from The a union member, please do join. develop useful knowledge and important benefit. Know your rep! Michelle Moffitt were required to enter through a specially Melanie Beattie Appeal 01695 421 339. There are three categories of Rebecca Grogan constructed wardrobe filled with faux fur coats trade union representative that Ruth Hannon just to add to the Narnia-like ambience. are recognised in UK legislation. Leslie Green Sunday 15 March The most familiar is the Industrial Claire Fitzgerald Around £49,000 was pledged on the night Liverpool Half Marathon Relations Rep, and we have those Sylvie Larkins – making this year our most successful Ball to Take in Liverpool’s best-loved in most departments of the Trust. Physics date. The most keenly contested auction prize of sights on this popular run. Richard Clements the evening was a meet and greet with Charity “They work with the Trust Patron Daniel Craig on the set of the new James Martyn Glimore Sunday 29 March management to develop Technical Services Bond film. A short video produced by students Skydive Sunday local policies and procedures, at Liverpool Media Academy and introduced by Steve Dobbing An exhilarating 15,000ft tandem skydive. help set priorities, evaluate Medical Director Dr Peter Kirkbride encouraged Pharmacy jobs and manage change. guests to support a new Wi-Fi system at the Helen Wilkinson They provide advice and support centre for patients and visitors. Friday 24 April Rie Hitchmough to members, especially those Annual Bus-Am Golf Day at Hesketh Administrative Services who are experiencing problems Contact John Banbery for information Gina Horton at work. on teams and sponsorship Rona Ellison opportunities 07775 922814. “The second category of rep Carole Brown CREST is Health and Safety. They work Sunday 10 May in partnership with the Trust to Health & Safety Rep Debbie Kenyon Beside the Seaside Walk help ensure that your workplace Martyn Gilmore, Hannah Roberts Our family day out at the beach returns remains safe. Industrial Relations Liz Waters Rep Ashley Grogan Medical Staff for a 5k or 8k walk. and Trade Union Chair “Finally we have Learning reps. Dr Joe Maguire Richard Clements They work to promote training and Dr David Husband Sunday 7 June Mersey Tunnel 10k The only chance you get to run through Dr. Richard Griffiths is a the tunnel! Consultant and Chief Medical WE’RE GOING PAPERLESS! Information Officer at the Trust. Patients’ health records at the of the EPR system is more than instantly rather than waiting for He said: “Naturally, it’s a big Sunday 14 June Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Centre, like many other hospitals, just a place to store and retrieve letters to be sent by post. step moving away from paper This unforgettable course will feature a have traditionally been in a paper information though; it allows files because it is how the NHS scenic tour of the city. Charity places are file. However, most GP practices healthcare professionals to order The information in the new has operated for decades. The available directly from us. now have electronic records and and view clinical investigations, system will be available to team working on this project all NHS hospitals in the UK are prescribe treatments, make anyone involved in a patient’s will be looking carefully at our moving to paperless records, referrals and communicate securely care, regardless of where they old processes to see if they can Sunday 28 June meaning all patient records will with each other about patients. are. It can be shared with GPs be improved by switching to an Wirral Coastal Walk be held on computer. and other hospitals securely and electronic system. Join thousands of walkers and support The new system will enhance confidentially. Patients will also be Clatterbridge on this stunning walk. A large project is underway at patient safety because it will be able able to access their record using “It’s an exciting time for the the Centre to implement a new to analyse what actions are being the internet, and they will be able hospital. We are innovating and Find out more about our charity events Electronic Patient Record system taken and ensure that those actions to check appointment times and improving at all levels and this EPR at www.clatterbridgecc.org.uk or call (EPR), expected to ‘go live’ in meet set standards. Referrals send secure messages to their project is another opportunity we us on 0151 482 7948. November 2015. The introduction between doctors will happen medical team. have to change things for the better.”
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Keeping her Going the extra mile for you Award for Clatterbridge’s emerging star in the NHS Has someone gone that extra acknowledge and reward staff for Clatterbridge mile for you while you’ve been going that extra mile. It’s so nice to treated or visited the Centre? hear about all the great work staff career alive Maybe one of your colleagues are doing to make the Centre and deserves a huge thank you your experience the best it can be. Ex-staff member Angela Cross isn’t for the hard work they do? ready to let Clatterbridge go, just yet. Lots and lots of nominations My name is Angela Cross and are received every month to I have been the elected Governor for Wirral and the Rest of England constituency since September 2013. Here’s your last four winners:
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has August - Barbara been a part of my life for many years. I Jones, Domestic trained at Clatterbridge as a therapeutic “Barbara is always friendly and Youth Support Coordinator, 27-year-old Jayne radiographer, qualifying in 1975, and have pleasant and her attention to detail Pattinson, was recognised for her commitment worked in radiotherapy ever since until is second to none – her pride in her to supporting cancer patients when she was my recent retirement in December 2014. work is a great credit and she is a crowned ‘Emerging Leader Of The Year’ at the 2014 Coming to the end of my career I did I aim to ensure that Clatterbridge, both in true asset to the hospital. Barbara NHS North West Leadership Academy Awards. I worked for several years in clinical not want to leave radiotherapy behind Wirral and Liverpool, offers all patients the is due to retire and her colleagues She supports young people with cancer across radiotherapy, moving into the field of completely. With experience as a school very best in treatment, care and support. have expressed how much they are Merseyside and Cheshire, giving them the help they Nuclear Medicine for 10 years before governor, I decided to use some of these going to miss her.” need to regain their confidence after treatment. returning to Clatterbridge as a Clinical skills and applied to become a governor In May 2014 I had the fantastic Tutor. In 1992 I moved into education and of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. I opportunity to fundraise for The The Emerging Leader category in the prestigious became a lecturer in radiotherapy in was successful and I am delighted to Clatterbridge Cancer Charity along with September - Paula annual awards recognises NHS employees who are the Directorate of Medical Imaging and have the opportunity to remain involved two of my radiotherapy colleagues, Flora Bell, Porter not yet in a formal leadership role but deliver positive Radiotherapy in the School of Health in a place I hold very dear to my heart. Al-Samarraie and Pauline Pilkington. “Paula was nominated for energy and passion in their working environment Sciences at the University of Liverpool. I Between us we raised almost £10,000 being so lovely with the patients that inspires others and makes a real difference. have had the privilege of being involved in It is a very exciting and challenging time and were lucky enough to spend 12 and always pleasant and kind the academic education of many student for Clatterbridge and I am excited to be days on a dream challenge trekking the to patients, carers and staff.” Jayne’s nomination said; therapeutic radiographers helping to involved in the Transforming Cancer Care foothills of the Indian Himalayas and She welcomes young people with a produce safe and competent healthcare project, a great opportunity to transform visiting the Taj Mahal. It was a fantastic professionals, many of whom now work in the future of local cancer services. Patient trip, both physically and emotionally October - Dr Alison Coackley, smile and a warm personality, and the radiotherapy department at the Centre. care and support is my main interest and demanding - and one I will never forget. Palliative Care Consultant has developed a flexible service which “Dr Coackley always goes above is responsive to young people’s needs, and beyond in her care. Her clinical sometimes far beyond her remit. Mandy Cunningham with Roberto knowledge and experience in Martinez and Aiden McGeady EVERTON BOSS palliative care is second to none. Laura Elder is the Teenage and Young Adult Lead She is very caring, dedicated and Nurse at the Centre. She nominated Jayne for her SURPRISES STAFF often stays late at night (10pm – drive in innovating the service available to young 11pm) until a patient is settled.” people dealing with a cancer diagnosis. She said: A group of heroes got a festive shock Among the 28 nominees were Eileen “Jayne travels across the Merseyside and Cheshire of a lifetime when Everton boss Roberto Lavelle from Outpatients, Chris Corcoran cancer network to homes and hospitals to motivate Martinez gatecrashed their surprise from Radiotherapy and Mandy Cunningham, November - Margi Hughes, and inspire teenage and young adults to move on tour of Goodison Park. senior ward manager on Sulby; a lifelong Housekeeper, Conway Ward confidently after cancer treatment. She has helped Blue who proudly displays an Everton “Nothing is ever too much trouble for her. so many young patients get back into work and Expecting to attend a conference, the calendar on her ward. She always has a smile and has fantastic college, engaging with schools and universities. 28 special guests enjoyed a stadium tour by banter with the patients – always going out of Everton legend Graeme Sharp and then the Mandy said: her way to make their day better. She is due to “But more than the practical elements required Toffees’ chief told them they were Everton’s “We didn’t even know what we were retire soon and she will be greatly missed.” to get life back on track, Jayne is a friend and a peer latest Blue Heroes. coming to Goodison for so it’s been such to her patients. She is a champion for young people a really big surprise. Roberto was so living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis, and a The surprise was part of the Club’s Blue charismatic and lovely. He thanked us all You can nominate a member of staff using the voting forms fun person to be around. She’s no stranger to rock Crimbo campaign, which sees Everton for our hard work and achievements over around the hospital. Return the completed form to the ballot climbing or sailing on day trips out, because she recognising some of the most deserving the year.” box on the main reception desk. THANKS! does whatever is required to help them with what members of the local community. they need. We’re very lucky to have her in our team.”
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She has led on the production of standards and guidelines for palliative CLINICAL ONCOLOGISTS FROM UK AND ABROAD care which are used by healthcare FLOCK TO THE CENTRE FOR MOCK EXAM professionals across the network and is committed to the use of clinical audit to help improve standards of care. One Clinical oncology trainees The success of the 2014 mock of her passions is developing education are required to pass the FRCR exam has firmly established the event and training in palliative and end-of-life examination to enable them to take on the RCR calendar and the 2015 care for young doctors. She was the up a consultant post. The path to course, already fully subscribed, is Mersey Training Programme Director their success is extremely challenging, scheduled for Saturday 21st March for higher specialty training for 10 and a mock exam serves as an ideal and has attracted UK and international years and now leads on the national
‘dress-rehearsal’ for the actual FRCR candidates. delivery of training in the specialty. exam.
The course includes mock clinical and Kathryn Graham and specialist The first ever Final FRCR Part B Mock and oral examinations and also nursing input from Clinical Nurse The Clatterbridge Cancer Exam for Clinical Oncology took place tutorials. Candidates are assessed by Specialist Kate Green. Centre is in a unique in April 2014 at the Centre. The course a team of examiners, which includes position to lead on the “ attracted trainee clinical oncologists Clatterbridge consultants, plus Lead organiser, Dr Mohamed from across the UK and was fully consultants from other centres. Saipillai (centre), said: “Thanks to the integration of palliative subscribed within days of registration support of our patients, who take part in “care and oncology so that opening. This landmark learning The course organising committee the exam as volunteers and the strong patients and their carers event has helped bring national and consists of Drs Saipillai, Hayat, Latif, backing of the management team at international attention to the Centre from Hashmi, Brown and Errington, plus the hospital - this course has further receive the right care, at the oncology professionals. administrative support from Dave Lloyd enhanced the reputation of our Centre”. right time, in the right place.
She has developed an innovative course in palliative care for doctors Janet Barr & Kirsty Lorimer working in other specialties which has NURSES IN PANAMA been running for nine years. She is keen Two nurses had the opportunity to promote the Centre to an international audience (and visit to see increasing research in the specialty the rainforest) when they attended the 18th International Society Of Nurses In Cancer Care and led Clatterbridge’s participation Conference in Panama City. Dr Alison Coackley, in the first national trial looking at assessment of pain in cancer centres. Advanced Nurse Practitioner Janet Barr and Mersey Senior Staff Nurse Kirsty Lorimer presented a poster outlining the development of the acute oncology assessment unit, and Consultant in She said: its success in enabling clear emergency admission pathways. They were able to share their “The provision of palliative and knowledge and experience of the new service with oncology nurses from around the world. end-of-life care for patients represents Palliative Care one of the most challenging areas of The International Society Of Nurses In Cancer Care (ISNCC) was officially formed in 1984 clinical practice, but also one of the and is the international voice of oncology nursing. most rewarding. No two patients are the She joined Clatterbridge: She enjoys: same, and we are privileged to be able As the first Consultant in Palliative Horses. Away from work she is to support and care for patients and their ‘expanding the pharmacy technician Medicine in 2003. A graduate of the happiest riding and caring for a growing carers at this unique time in their lives. But 17th Annual Symposium of BOPA roles’ and Pharmacy Business and University of Aberdeen in 1987, she then herd of equines including two Welsh we only have one chance to get it right. Administration Manager Helen Wilkinson’s worked in general medicine and general rescue ponies who are very cute but very The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre was poster submission on ‘Improving the practice in places as diverse as Inverness naughty! Other interests include “Patients and their carers need strongly represented at the respected event. patient experience through innovating and Gateshead. In 1999 she joined the sailing, preferably in warmer climates, care that allows them to express their Helen Flint, Principal Pharmacist in Clinical outpatient pharmacy services’ was Palliative Medicine training programme and skiing although she has become preferences and meets their needs. The Services at the Centre, is Chair of BOPA and exhibited at the event. Chief Pharmasict in Merseyside and gained experience in less brave over the years. vision is for all patients and their carers Sue Hull, Dispensary Manager for PharmaC, Helen Clark also chaired an interesting hospitals and hospices across the region. to have 24/7 equitable access to high sits on the executive committee as the session by Andrea Crossfield, Chief She also: quality, consistent palliative and end-of pharmacy technician representative. Executive of Tobacco Free Futures on After completing training she took up Is committed to ensuring that patients life care, with accurate identification and the use of e-cigarettes. the combined consultant post working and their families receive the best proactive management of their needs. Our Chair of Medical Oncology Prof between the Marie Curie Hospice in possible palliative and end-of-life care Dan Palmer presented to the Symposium BOPA are working closely with the Woolton, Liverpool and The Clatterbridge wherever they may be. She has provided “The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Members of the Pharmacy departments to update the members on the advances Royal Pharmaceutical Society to ensure Cancer Centre. In 2009 she was appointed clinical leadership in the development is in a unique position to lead on the joined more than 500 delegates at the in pancreatic cancer treatment. Pharmacy that pharmacists continue with their Medical Director at Willowbrook Hospice, of the palliative care service here at the integration of palliative care and 17th Annual Symposium of BOPA (British IT Manager Margot Mercer and Aseptic professional development and gain a specialist palliative care unit in St Centre and has also been instrumental oncology so that patients and their Oncology Pharmacy Association) in Services Manager Steph Cambridge accreditation to ensure the preservation Helens and continues to also work as in developing services provided by the carers receive the right care, at the Birmingham last Autumn. presented on their experience of of high-quality care for patients. a Consultant at Clatterbridge. specialist unit at Willowbrook Hospice. right time, in the right place.”
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Beside the Seaside Walk Sunday 10 May Acute Oncology Nurse Practitioners Following the massive success of last year’s day out Advances in cancer treatment means that people are The development and and out-of-hours medical and at Crosby Marina beach, the able to live a lot longer with cancer, but this also means success of our triage service nursing team. ‘Beside the Seaside Walk’ doctors are now treating more cancer patients who also means we are seeing returns on Sunday 10 May. require complex care. an increase in patients who Inpatient Lead Nurse Liz are presenting through Morgan said: “The addition of this Last year over 1,000 walkers Triage rather than their GP or team ensures we have improved together with their family and A&E department when they response when complex support friends made their way to the home experience complications or is needed on the wards. The of Anthony Gormley’s iconic Iron side-effects of treatment. acute oncology nurse practitioner Men, to take part in the charity is solely available to assist walk. Walkers soaked up the As such we have invested the doctors in any emergency summertime atmosphere, enjoying in recruiting a team of Acute response situation, including ice creams and music provided by Oncology Nurse Practitioners emergency bed admissions and Juice FM before setting off on their to provide a responsive service high dependency care. This 5k or 8k walk along the beach. for the increased demand of 24 means the regular staff nurses hour inpatient care. on duty have uninterrupted time This May, Crosby promenade for their patients and the doctors will be awash again with a sea The team of six is made up on duty have dedicated support of green t-shirts as walkers make of senior staff nurses working when they need it the most, their way from the marina before Back row: Trudy Guinan, Steph James, Luke Scott, Chris Jones and on shift rotation as an additional ensuring a safe environment for returning along the beach to make Sarah Parker (Critical Care). Front row: Becky Gokce and Ruth Hannon nurse on duty to support the day both staff and patients.” sandcastles, leaving messages of hope and celebration for their loved ones.
We’ll be joined again by Clatterbridge patient and Liverpool THE CLATTERBRIDGE CLINIC BOOSTS legend Pauline Daniels, along with the usual fun and games. THEIR TEAM WITH TWO NEW RECRUITS! As always, well behaved dogs are welcome and there will even The private Clatterbridge Clinic, an established element of the range be a ‘pooch parade’ for the best of care we offer our patients, welcomes two new members of staff. dressed! The Clatterbridge Clinic is celebrating Pauline started her career as a It’s set to be another great day. the arrival of two newly-appointed qualified nurse in 2004, going on to The perfect chance to spend time members of staff, Pauline Stephenson achieve a nationally recognised with family and friends, celebrate and Donna McKeown. The new members qualification in delivering chemotherapy. loved ones and enjoy a day at of the now well-established private clinic She worked as a nurse on the day unit the beach while supporting The team will further add to its expert care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. and facilities, ensuring The Clatterbridge Reading for three years, before leaving Clinic upholds its growing reputation for this role to gain valuable experience of exceptional private, personalised cancer providing care within the community. SIGN UP TODAY! care. Returning to the Chemotherapy unit Visit www.clatterbridgecc.org.uk as a Senior Staff Nurse, Pauline was or call 0151 482 7948 Donna qualified in 2004, starting responsible for triaging patients and her career at an intensive care unit in was involved in the setting up of a mobile Belfast. She took a junior staff nurse chemotherapy service. position at Clatterbridge in 2005, where she discovered her passion for oncology daycase chemotherapy unit, Delamere. Since joining The Clatterbridge nursing. Following the completion Shortly after, she was promoted to Clinic, Donna and Pauline have of a chemotherapy course in 2006, Senior Chemotherapy Nurse. Donna provided a wide range of treatments Donna consolidated her knowledge spent the remainder of her time there across cancer types delivering by undertaking a degree pathway in as Deputy Ward Manager, where she personalised care of an exceptional professional practice specialising in was instrumental in ensuring the highest quality, which is tailored to the needs oncology. In 2006 Donna moved to our standards of patient care were adhered to. of their patients.
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I’d like to support The CHRISTMAS Clatterbridge Cancer Charity Skydive Sunday RECIPE OF THE MONTH and help to change lives We have the perfect solution GIVING for those who decided on the Spaghetti bolognese stroke of midnight on New In the last edition of C3, we told you about with butternut squash Please send me more information on; Year’s Eve that this was the 10-year-old Aiva’s incredible journey to recovery. Supporting the charity at work year they would do something The family were kind enough to share their story as Ingredients (serves 4) different, something life- part of this year’s Christmas Appeal, raising money 1 tablespoon olive oil Fundraising as a group 1 large onion, finely chopped changing or spectacular! to help fund an incredible new piece of equipment Taking part in events here at Clatterbridge. 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed On Sunday 29th March a 200g/7oz lean minced beef Volunteering 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes team of 40 skydivers will be The response to Aiva’s story was phenomenal, Other preparing to take to the skies with donations flooding into our charity office, Half a butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into 1cm/½” cubes to take part in a 10,000ft tandem accompanied by hundreds of notes of support 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated Name: skydive. For those not content for our patients. The messages were made into 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs Address: with freefalling for 60 seconds bunting and used to decorate the hospital over the Freshly milled black pepper at 120mph there’s the option festive period. Thank you to everyone who made a Postcode: 400g/14oz wholegrain spaghetti to increase to 15,000ft and donation to the appeal, raising a record breaking Telephone: experience an extra 30 seconds £34,000 so far! Method E-mail: on the UK’s highest skydive. This Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan on a medium-high heat, add the is one of the most exhilarating At Clatterbridge we are always striving to onion and stir until lightly brown, then add the crushed garlic and cook for a I’d like to make a monthly gift of experiences ever and coupled improve our care, and with this fundraising support, further 3 minutes. with the wonderfully serene will be the first hospital in the UK to treat patients Add the mince to the pan and brown lightly, stirring all the time. £5 £10 £15 Other sensation of floating once the with the Varian Edge treatment machine, the very Add the tomatoes, butternut squash, carrots, mixed herbs and season with canopy opens it’s a once-in-a- latest in radiotherapy equipment. freshly milled black pepper. Instruction to your Bank or Building Society lifetime feeling – unless you get Bring the mixture up to simmering point, cover and simmer for 40 minutes, until the urge to go back up! Thank you to everybody who donated! the meat is cooked and the butternut squash has softened. Originators Identification No. 839699 Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet. DF Reference (for office use) Make the most of 2015 and CALL OUR CHARITY TEAM ON 0151 482 7948 Serve the sauce over a bed of spaghetti. join our team of daredevils. Please pay The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity from the account detailed in this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. ASK A DIETICIAN I understand that this instruction may remain with The Clatterbridge Cancer Q. Can the herb ginseng help with cancer-related fatigue? Charity and, if so, will be passed electronically to my bank/building society.
donation really adds up for the charity, A. A study involving over 360 patients with fatigue who completed To: The Manager while it’s really easy for me to plan and treatment or were being treated for cancer took 200mg of American Bank/Building Society Making a regular gift budget for. ginseng per day for 8 weeks. At the end of the study those taking ginseng had lower fatigue scores for both general and physical Address “Like too many of us, I’ve lost loved “The staff at the hospital do an fatigue. If you are thinking about taking ginseng first discuss with Postcode: ones to cancer. My mum was treated at amazing job and are so dedicated to your doctor or pharmacist as ginseng can interfere with other drugs Clatterbridge a long time ago, she died making patients better, it’s the least you may be taking, such as warfarin. Also only buy from a reputable Branch Sort Code in 1990 when I was 17. I’ve now lived I can do to make sure more people company whose labels you can trust. The label should read it’s pure Account No. more of my life without her than I had survive cancer. It means a lot to me that ground root of ginseng as opposed to an extraction. with her and still miss her every day, but the money raised by The Clatterbridge Signature(s): I believe you just have to get on with life Cancer Charity will stay in our region – and make the most of every moment. I didn’t realise that their work is truly I only wish I’d had the chance to know local, with chemotherapy clinics in her now... now that I’m an adult. I want to hospitals all across Cheshire and Anagrams Date: give more families the chance to do that Merseyside, as well as the fantastic and enjoy more of their lives together. work they do in Wirral and Aintree. Can you unscramble the words, all connected with a type of food or drink. A MOTTO (6) PAST EIGHT (9) It’s one of the most popular and “Making a regular gift helps “Just a small donation every month, Make your gift worth more easiest ways to support charity, but did Clatterbridge plan for the future; to lead really can make a big difference – I’d RE A JUG ON ICE (6,5) PUB TUNE TREAT (6,6) with Gift Aid you know that making a monthly gift by the way on research and new innovations urge everyone to join me, and let’s get EAT (3) REAP (4) direct debit can also be one of the most to treat different types of cancer. The way those amounts adding up.” I would like the charity to reclaim the tax on all donations I have made in the important? cancer is tackled is always changing COOL CHAT (9) FOE CEF (6) last four years, and all future donations. I am a UK tax payer, and I am paying at least and it’s because the charity can rely on If you would like to make a regular as much in income and/or capital gains tax each year as the charity reclaims on my Here’s why Chester wedding committed givers that they can keep on monthly gift like Claire, please complete donations. If you cease to pay tax, or change your address, please contact the charity ORDER PIG (8) NECK HIC (7) on 0151 482 7948. photographer Claire Penn gives her helping to improve the care they give. the Direct Debit form on the page support: I know that making a regular monthly opposite. Thank you. Answers on back page 22 www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk C3 MAGAZINE 23 LETTERS PAGE
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