Macmillan Information and Cancer Support James Cook and Friarage Hospitals

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Our monthly online Diversity Meet Ups are for anyone from Black, Asian or minoritised ethnic communities. They’re an opportunity to speak to others who ‘get it’.

There’s no agenda, and you don’t have to bring any specific issues or problems to discuss – just bring yourself (however you’re feeling)!

Next meeting: Monday 14 September, 7:30 pm

To receive the link, head over to the ‘Diversity group’ page on our website and select 'Join our community'.

We'd love to see you there 🙌

07/09/2026

September is World Alzheimer's Month, and this year's campaign is highlighting the importance of earlier diagnosis 's Disease International

A dementia diagnosis can bring significant changes for the person living with dementia and the person supporting them. If you've found yourself caring for someone with dementia, it's important to remember that your needs matter too.

Have a read of our article 👉https://wecareyoucare.info/articles/looking-after-yourself-whilst-supporting-someone-with-dementia

07/09/2026

💙 World Alzheimer’s Month – Raising Awareness Together 💙

This World Alzheimer’s Month is all about raising awareness about dementia, and we’re delighted to be delivering Open Dementia Information Sessions in Redcar and Middlesbrough, hosted by some of our wonderful Dementia Friendly Community businesses. 🫶

🌟 What is an Open Session?
It means anybody can come along! There’s no need to be a member or have any previous knowledge about dementia. Simply turn up, learn more, ask questions and enjoy a friendly, supportive environment.

These sessions are ideal for:
💙 Family members, friends and carers of those living with dementia
💙 Anyone who wants to understand dementia better
💙 Small businesses and sole traders who want to become part of their local Dementia Friendly Community

Learning about dementia is an essential part of being a Dementia Friendly Community, and we’d love to welcome you along.

We’re also delighted to welcome the newest member of Dementia Friendly Middlesbrough – Youngatheart Young who will be hosting our Middlesbrough Open Session. 🎉

☕🍰 Come along, learn more about dementia and the support available, meet others in your community — and enjoy tea and cake for just £3!

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there. 💙

📩 Want to know more? Send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.

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03/09/2026

Our Outreach girls Yasmin and Ginette are near the travel desk at James Cook Hospital today rasing awareness of the Urological Cancers today, pop to say hello and get any information needed 😊💚

17/08/2026

💙Help us to celebrate our NHS heroes 💙

Nominations are now open for the University Hospitals Tees Caring Better Together awards 2026!

From those providing direct patient care to those working behind the scenes to keep our essential services running, our staff make a real difference every day to patients, their families and each other.

We are inviting staff, patients and visitors to nominate individuals or teams (clinical and non-clinical) in the following categories:

🏆Patient's choice award
🏆Clinical excellence award
🏆Leadership and culture award
🏆Compassion and respect award
🏆Behind the scenes award (non-clinical support)
🏆Lifetime achievement award
🏆Rising star award
🏆Heart and soul of UHT award (recognising exceptional kindness, compassion and humanity)
🏆Team of the year award
🏆Innovation and research award
🏆Service transformation award
🏆Stronger together/connected care award
🏆Chief executive's collaboration award

👉 Submit your nomination today and help us recognise the individuals and teams across UHT who dedicate so much to patient care, staff experience and creating a better community to live, work, and thrive within ❤️

➡️ https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/caring-better-together-awards-2026/

13/08/2026

This isn’t your usual solar eclipse post. 🌓

It can be easy to overlook small changes in your body, but it’s so important to get checked if you’re concerned that something may be different.

Spotting cancer symptoms earlier can help get a diagnosis when the cancer is at an early stage. For most cancers, this means treatment is more likely to be successful.

It can be difficult to know whether you need to go to a GP. You may worry that you are wasting your GP's time. Or you might feel embarrassed or anxious talking about it.

It is important to know what is normal for you and your body. If you notice a change in how you feel or how your body works for a few weeks, it is safer to get it checked. A change usually does not mean you have cancer, but it could still be something that needs treatment.

If it is cancer, the earlier it is found, the more likely it is that it will be treated successfully. If it is nothing serious, your GP can reassure you.

When you visit your GP, it is helpful if you can tell them:

- what the symptom is
- how long you have had the symptom
- whether it is there all the time
- how often it occurs.

Your GP may ask you lots of questions. This will help them understand how to help you. It will also help them know whether you need to have any tests or see a specialist doctor.

Some symptoms are difficult to talk about, for example a lump on your testicle or vaginal bleeding. But even you find it embarrassing, it is important to get the symptom checked. Remember, your GP will be used to talking about difficult or embarrassing things.

And remember, you are not alone in facing this. If you need support or just want someone to talk to, call our Support Line for free on 0808 808 00 00 💚