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29th May, starting 6pm - St Albans Elective Care Hub
St Albans Patient Group, with the Herts and West Essex ICB Patient Engagement Forum have organised a session on St Albans Elective Care Hub. This new centre at St Albans City Hospital is for planned surgery to provide faster access to some routine operations for patients in Hertfordshire and west Essex. This is to reduce waiting lists for people who have been waiting for a long time to have their operation.
Join the meeting to find out more about the new centre.
Published on 4th May 2024
21st May starting 11am - Cancel Out Cancer
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board are pleased to offer a Zoom session, "Cancel Out Cancer".
Cancer Out Cancer (CoC) is public campaign developed by patient members and supported by MacMillan Cancer Support. This local volunteer-led campaign aims to not only improve people's understanding of cancer, but also encourage everyone to take action to promote their health. This can then be taken one step further by spreading the message with friends, family, colleagues and neighbours.
You are invited to a 60-minute Cancel Out Cancer Zoom session on Tuesday 21 May at 11am. To register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cancel-out-cancer-21-may-tickets-895207027317 a link will be emailed to attendees in advance of the session.
This session will cover:
- understanding what cancer is and isn’t, including busting some myths
- spotting cancer early, and get to know what the signs and symptoms of cancer are
- knowing the value of screening, and importance of early diagnosis
- being positive about health and small lifestyle changes to help prevent cancer.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more before booking a place on the session, please email hweicb.engagement@nhs.net
Published on 3rd May 2024