@clairepounder.bsky.social
Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Passionate about quality cancer care, patient experience, cancer workforce development and acute oncology
UKONS Champion
Passionate about quality cancer care, patient experience, cancer workforce development and acute oncology
UKONS Champion
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A great way to feel happier is to try a new activity or take a different approach. Join us for #NewWaysNovember and get daily ideas to help you find new ways forward actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-nov...
October 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
A great way to feel happier is to try a new activity or take a different approach. Join us for #NewWaysNovember and get daily ideas to help you find new ways forward actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-nov...
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Involving users in the development of health information is one of the best ways to ensure you create health literacy-friendly material.
We have just released our updated co-production guide.
Members can download a copy of the guide here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/co...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
We have just released our updated co-production guide.
Members can download a copy of the guide here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/co...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
October 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Involving users in the development of health information is one of the best ways to ensure you create health literacy-friendly material.
We have just released our updated co-production guide.
Members can download a copy of the guide here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/co...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
We have just released our updated co-production guide.
Members can download a copy of the guide here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/co...
#HealthLiteracyMonth
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Great to see the focus on physical activity for people affected by cancer. Many parts of England are already seeing better access to physical activity via Cancer Alliances’ projects, staff training and support from charities www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Offer cancer patients exercise on NHS, major charity urges
Maggie’s says embedding activities such as yoga, tai chi and Nordic walking into care could boost chances of survival
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Great to see the focus on physical activity for people affected by cancer. Many parts of England are already seeing better access to physical activity via Cancer Alliances’ projects, staff training and support from charities www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that the UKONS website has had a major revamp, designed to better serve our members!
🔗 ukons.org
Use your email address & set a new password to get started.
#UKONS #NewWebsite #20YearsOfUKONS
We’re thrilled to share that the UKONS website has had a major revamp, designed to better serve our members!
🔗 ukons.org
Use your email address & set a new password to get started.
#UKONS #NewWebsite #20YearsOfUKONS
October 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that the UKONS website has had a major revamp, designed to better serve our members!
🔗 ukons.org
Use your email address & set a new password to get started.
#UKONS #NewWebsite #20YearsOfUKONS
We’re thrilled to share that the UKONS website has had a major revamp, designed to better serve our members!
🔗 ukons.org
Use your email address & set a new password to get started.
#UKONS #NewWebsite #20YearsOfUKONS
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Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍 actionforhappiness.org/self-care-se...
August 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Self-care isn't selfish - you can't pour from an empty cup. Join us for #SelfCareSeptember and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others 🙏💕🌍 actionforhappiness.org/self-care-se...
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If it’s within your control, focus on action. If it’s not, focus on acceptance
Image: www.instagram.com/headspace
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August 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
If it’s within your control, focus on action. If it’s not, focus on acceptance
Image: www.instagram.com/headspace
Image: www.instagram.com/headspace
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Kindness makes life better – for others and for us.
This August, let’s fill the world with compassion, joy and hope.
Join us and share #AltruisticAugust 💛🌍🙏
→ actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-a...
This August, let’s fill the world with compassion, joy and hope.
Join us and share #AltruisticAugust 💛🌍🙏
→ actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-a...
July 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Kindness makes life better – for others and for us.
This August, let’s fill the world with compassion, joy and hope.
Join us and share #AltruisticAugust 💛🌍🙏
→ actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-a...
This August, let’s fill the world with compassion, joy and hope.
Join us and share #AltruisticAugust 💛🌍🙏
→ actionforhappiness.org/altruistic-a...
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Key findings:
🟣 More families & carers involved in care decisions
🔵 94.6% always had privacy for test results
🟣 GP support during treatment at a 4-year high
Read more: bit.ly/NCPES25
#PickerInsights #NCPES #CancerCare #PatientExperience #PersonCentredCare #NHS #HealthcareResearch
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🟣 More families & carers involved in care decisions
🔵 94.6% always had privacy for test results
🟣 GP support during treatment at a 4-year high
Read more: bit.ly/NCPES25
#PickerInsights #NCPES #CancerCare #PatientExperience #PersonCentredCare #NHS #HealthcareResearch
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Family and carer involvement in cancer care continues to improve, national survey finds National survey reveals problems in accessing mental health care
Results from the 2024 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey highlight sustained improvements in how cancer services involve patients’ family members and carers.
bit.ly
July 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Key findings:
🟣 More families & carers involved in care decisions
🔵 94.6% always had privacy for test results
🟣 GP support during treatment at a 4-year high
Read more: bit.ly/NCPES25
#PickerInsights #NCPES #CancerCare #PatientExperience #PersonCentredCare #NHS #HealthcareResearch
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🟣 More families & carers involved in care decisions
🔵 94.6% always had privacy for test results
🟣 GP support during treatment at a 4-year high
Read more: bit.ly/NCPES25
#PickerInsights #NCPES #CancerCare #PatientExperience #PersonCentredCare #NHS #HealthcareResearch
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“You have been criticising yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Louise Hay
You don’t have to do it all.
You don’t need to get it all right.
It really is ok to rest.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
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You don’t have to do it all.
You don’t need to get it all right.
It really is ok to rest.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Image by selfcare.recipe
July 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
“You have been criticising yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Louise Hay
You don’t have to do it all.
You don’t need to get it all right.
It really is ok to rest.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Image by selfcare.recipe
You don’t have to do it all.
You don’t need to get it all right.
It really is ok to rest.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Image by selfcare.recipe
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"Enjoy the little things. One day you may look back and realise they were the big things" ⛅️ Join us for Joyful June and discover daily actions to appreciate what's good, even in tough times actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june #JoyfulJune
May 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"Enjoy the little things. One day you may look back and realise they were the big things" ⛅️ Join us for Joyful June and discover daily actions to appreciate what's good, even in tough times actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june #JoyfulJune
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2x free passes for UKONS 2025 via Paxman Scalp Cooling
Here’s how…
1. Submit a poster abstract by 13th June (ideally) with a focus on scalp cooling (alongside guidelines on UKONS website)
to events@paxmanscalpcooling.com
2. Two applicants are guaranteed delegate passes to the event.
#UKONS
Here’s how…
1. Submit a poster abstract by 13th June (ideally) with a focus on scalp cooling (alongside guidelines on UKONS website)
to events@paxmanscalpcooling.com
2. Two applicants are guaranteed delegate passes to the event.
#UKONS
May 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
2x free passes for UKONS 2025 via Paxman Scalp Cooling
Here’s how…
1. Submit a poster abstract by 13th June (ideally) with a focus on scalp cooling (alongside guidelines on UKONS website)
to events@paxmanscalpcooling.com
2. Two applicants are guaranteed delegate passes to the event.
#UKONS
Here’s how…
1. Submit a poster abstract by 13th June (ideally) with a focus on scalp cooling (alongside guidelines on UKONS website)
to events@paxmanscalpcooling.com
2. Two applicants are guaranteed delegate passes to the event.
#UKONS
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To celebrate UKONS 20 year anniversary we have launched the #2025UKONSAwards!
If you know an amazing nurse who deserves some recognition, get your nomination in by Friday 27th June 2025
Winners announced at #20YearsUKONS conference in November!
www.ukons.org/events/ukons...
#UKONS2025
If you know an amazing nurse who deserves some recognition, get your nomination in by Friday 27th June 2025
Winners announced at #20YearsUKONS conference in November!
www.ukons.org/events/ukons...
#UKONS2025
May 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
To celebrate UKONS 20 year anniversary we have launched the #2025UKONSAwards!
If you know an amazing nurse who deserves some recognition, get your nomination in by Friday 27th June 2025
Winners announced at #20YearsUKONS conference in November!
www.ukons.org/events/ukons...
#UKONS2025
If you know an amazing nurse who deserves some recognition, get your nomination in by Friday 27th June 2025
Winners announced at #20YearsUKONS conference in November!
www.ukons.org/events/ukons...
#UKONS2025
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We can't control what happens, but we can choose our response. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter
actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay
actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay
April 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We can't control what happens, but we can choose our response. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter
actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay
actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay
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📢May marks #NationalWalkingMonth2025
Engaging in regular physical activity prior to surgery can reduce postop complications by up to 50%.
❗️Physically inactive patients experience at least four times the risk of complications.
Optimisation resources: ow.ly/UZyN50VLaFj
Engaging in regular physical activity prior to surgery can reduce postop complications by up to 50%.
❗️Physically inactive patients experience at least four times the risk of complications.
Optimisation resources: ow.ly/UZyN50VLaFj
May 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
📢May marks #NationalWalkingMonth2025
Engaging in regular physical activity prior to surgery can reduce postop complications by up to 50%.
❗️Physically inactive patients experience at least four times the risk of complications.
Optimisation resources: ow.ly/UZyN50VLaFj
Engaging in regular physical activity prior to surgery can reduce postop complications by up to 50%.
❗️Physically inactive patients experience at least four times the risk of complications.
Optimisation resources: ow.ly/UZyN50VLaFj
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As burnout rates soar and teams become increasingly fractured, the pressures on our workforce are more intense than ever.
Join our free, practical online session that explores how team coaching can be a powerful lever for transformation. buff.ly/MmZai0x
Join our free, practical online session that explores how team coaching can be a powerful lever for transformation. buff.ly/MmZai0x
Team Coaching In Health Care – A Vital Tesponse To A System In Crisis | The King's Fund
Join us at our free online event to learn how team coaching can help health care professionals navigate the challenges of a system in crisis.
buff.ly
April 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
As burnout rates soar and teams become increasingly fractured, the pressures on our workforce are more intense than ever.
Join our free, practical online session that explores how team coaching can be a powerful lever for transformation. buff.ly/MmZai0x
Join our free, practical online session that explores how team coaching can be a powerful lever for transformation. buff.ly/MmZai0x
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Bowel cancer awareness continues in April. This piece of kit could save your life.
When invited, take up the offer of a kit through screening centres in Scotland, N.Ireland, England & Wales. You can also request a kit at your respective centre.
It’s an invite you can’t ignore.
#detectcancer
When invited, take up the offer of a kit through screening centres in Scotland, N.Ireland, England & Wales. You can also request a kit at your respective centre.
It’s an invite you can’t ignore.
#detectcancer
April 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Bowel cancer awareness continues in April. This piece of kit could save your life.
When invited, take up the offer of a kit through screening centres in Scotland, N.Ireland, England & Wales. You can also request a kit at your respective centre.
It’s an invite you can’t ignore.
#detectcancer
When invited, take up the offer of a kit through screening centres in Scotland, N.Ireland, England & Wales. You can also request a kit at your respective centre.
It’s an invite you can’t ignore.
#detectcancer
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If you are over 75 or immunosuppressed, the COVID-19 spring booster can protect you from getting seriously ill.
Speak to your GP or pharmacist or search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for more details.
#BeWiseImmunise
Speak to your GP or pharmacist or search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for more details.
#BeWiseImmunise
April 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
If you are over 75 or immunosuppressed, the COVID-19 spring booster can protect you from getting seriously ill.
Speak to your GP or pharmacist or search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for more details.
#BeWiseImmunise
Speak to your GP or pharmacist or search ‘NHS COVID-19 vaccine’ for more details.
#BeWiseImmunise
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🧠 New ICI e-learning now live!
HCPs can now access free modules on the NHS Learning Hub to support patients receiving immunotherapy.
✅ What are ICIs
⚠️ Recognising & managing irAEs
💊 Steroid use in toxicity management
Developed by UCLH experts.
📚 Start learning: learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/im...
HCPs can now access free modules on the NHS Learning Hub to support patients receiving immunotherapy.
✅ What are ICIs
⚠️ Recognising & managing irAEs
💊 Steroid use in toxicity management
Developed by UCLH experts.
📚 Start learning: learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/im...
April 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🧠 New ICI e-learning now live!
HCPs can now access free modules on the NHS Learning Hub to support patients receiving immunotherapy.
✅ What are ICIs
⚠️ Recognising & managing irAEs
💊 Steroid use in toxicity management
Developed by UCLH experts.
📚 Start learning: learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/im...
HCPs can now access free modules on the NHS Learning Hub to support patients receiving immunotherapy.
✅ What are ICIs
⚠️ Recognising & managing irAEs
💊 Steroid use in toxicity management
Developed by UCLH experts.
📚 Start learning: learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/im...
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We published seven pages dedicated to preoperative optimisation proven to reduce surgical complications by up to 50% for patients.
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
📷View the 7 interventions here: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
📷View the 7 interventions here: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
April 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We published seven pages dedicated to preoperative optimisation proven to reduce surgical complications by up to 50% for patients.
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
📷View the 7 interventions here: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
📷View the 7 interventions here: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
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UKONS is 20!
#20YearsUKONS
We’ve spent two decades championing, educating & supporting cancer nurses across the UK. 2025 is all about celebrating!
We are so proud of how far UKONS has come. Join us as we continue this journey!
Look out for #UKONS2025 registration!
#20YearsUKONS
#UKONS2025
#20YearsUKONS
We’ve spent two decades championing, educating & supporting cancer nurses across the UK. 2025 is all about celebrating!
We are so proud of how far UKONS has come. Join us as we continue this journey!
Look out for #UKONS2025 registration!
#20YearsUKONS
#UKONS2025
April 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
UKONS is 20!
#20YearsUKONS
We’ve spent two decades championing, educating & supporting cancer nurses across the UK. 2025 is all about celebrating!
We are so proud of how far UKONS has come. Join us as we continue this journey!
Look out for #UKONS2025 registration!
#20YearsUKONS
#UKONS2025
#20YearsUKONS
We’ve spent two decades championing, educating & supporting cancer nurses across the UK. 2025 is all about celebrating!
We are so proud of how far UKONS has come. Join us as we continue this journey!
Look out for #UKONS2025 registration!
#20YearsUKONS
#UKONS2025
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Life is happier when we get outside and move more. Join us for Active April and give your wellbeing an active boost ☀️🤸♀️⚽️🚴♂️🌿
actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril
actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril
March 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Life is happier when we get outside and move more. Join us for Active April and give your wellbeing an active boost ☀️🤸♀️⚽️🚴♂️🌿
actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril
actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril
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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, and can be linked to other less serious conditions. See your doctor if you have changes that are unusual for you or won't go away.
Repost this to help raise awareness 🔁
The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, and can be linked to other less serious conditions. See your doctor if you have changes that are unusual for you or won't go away.
Repost this to help raise awareness 🔁
March 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, and can be linked to other less serious conditions. See your doctor if you have changes that are unusual for you or won't go away.
Repost this to help raise awareness 🔁
The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be vague, and can be linked to other less serious conditions. See your doctor if you have changes that are unusual for you or won't go away.
Repost this to help raise awareness 🔁
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CPOC has developed seven pages dedicated to preop optimisation proven to reduce complications by up to 50%.
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
❗️Our final two pages are launching soon
Read: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
❗️Our final two pages are launching soon
Read: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
March 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
CPOC has developed seven pages dedicated to preop optimisation proven to reduce complications by up to 50%.
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
❗️Our final two pages are launching soon
Read: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
The pages provide resources for clinicians to support patients to improve their outcomes.
❗️Our final two pages are launching soon
Read: ow.ly/WMVT50VljwR
March 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL CANCER CNS DAY 2025! 🎉
We proudly celebrate the dedication and expertise of our incredible Cancer CNS workforce!
Here’s a special message from UKONS President Karen Campbell on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Share & tag 💙
#NationalCancerCNSDay #ThankYouCNS
We proudly celebrate the dedication and expertise of our incredible Cancer CNS workforce!
Here’s a special message from UKONS President Karen Campbell on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Share & tag 💙
#NationalCancerCNSDay #ThankYouCNS
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🎉 HAPPY NATIONAL CANCER CNS DAY 2025! 🎉
We proudly celebrate the dedication and expertise of our incredible Cancer CNS workforce!
Here’s a special message from UKONS President Karen Campbell on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Share & tag 💙
#NationalCancerCNSDay #ThankYouCNS
We proudly celebrate the dedication and expertise of our incredible Cancer CNS workforce!
Here’s a special message from UKONS President Karen Campbell on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Share & tag 💙
#NationalCancerCNSDay #ThankYouCNS