Wessex Cancer Alliance
@nhs-wca.bsky.social
Wessex Cancer Alliance covers Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset. We bring together a wide range of professionals to transform the diagnosis, treatment and care for cancer patients.
Read our latest report: Prevention and Early Diagnosis Local Improvement Scheme.
Read the report here:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/early-diagno...
#earlydiagnosis #cancer #primarycare #prevention
Read the report here:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/early-diagno...
#earlydiagnosis #cancer #primarycare #prevention
October 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Read our latest report: Prevention and Early Diagnosis Local Improvement Scheme.
Read the report here:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/early-diagno...
#earlydiagnosis #cancer #primarycare #prevention
Read the report here:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/early-diagno...
#earlydiagnosis #cancer #primarycare #prevention
✴️ New publication from Wessex Cancer Alliance ✴️
Cervical Screening Video Texting Pilot - Evaluation Report
Read the full evaluation report here: lnkd.in/ec9S7qbu
#screeningsaveslives #prevention #cancer #cervicalscreening #alwaysimproving #evaluation
Cervical Screening Video Texting Pilot - Evaluation Report
Read the full evaluation report here: lnkd.in/ec9S7qbu
#screeningsaveslives #prevention #cancer #cervicalscreening #alwaysimproving #evaluation
October 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
✴️ New publication from Wessex Cancer Alliance ✴️
Cervical Screening Video Texting Pilot - Evaluation Report
Read the full evaluation report here: lnkd.in/ec9S7qbu
#screeningsaveslives #prevention #cancer #cervicalscreening #alwaysimproving #evaluation
Cervical Screening Video Texting Pilot - Evaluation Report
Read the full evaluation report here: lnkd.in/ec9S7qbu
#screeningsaveslives #prevention #cancer #cervicalscreening #alwaysimproving #evaluation
We had the pleasure of visiting Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust this week to engage with the Lead Cancer Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Research Nurses, & Physiotherapists on the ACCEND programme.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/acce...
#ACCEND #CareerDevelopment
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/acce...
#ACCEND #CareerDevelopment
September 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We had the pleasure of visiting Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust this week to engage with the Lead Cancer Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Research Nurses, & Physiotherapists on the ACCEND programme.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/acce...
#ACCEND #CareerDevelopment
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/acce...
#ACCEND #CareerDevelopment
🎉 Know the Signs campaign is LIVE 🎉
Please help by sharing our campaign messages and webpage with your patients, friends, colleagues and family:
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
Thank you for your support 👍
#cancer #knowthesigns #earlydiagnosis #campaign
Please help by sharing our campaign messages and webpage with your patients, friends, colleagues and family:
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
Thank you for your support 👍
#cancer #knowthesigns #earlydiagnosis #campaign
September 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🎉 Know the Signs campaign is LIVE 🎉
Please help by sharing our campaign messages and webpage with your patients, friends, colleagues and family:
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
Thank you for your support 👍
#cancer #knowthesigns #earlydiagnosis #campaign
Please help by sharing our campaign messages and webpage with your patients, friends, colleagues and family:
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
Thank you for your support 👍
#cancer #knowthesigns #earlydiagnosis #campaign
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We are pleased to be supporting @nhs-wca.bsky.social with their 'Know the Signs' campaign 🫶🏼 After the success of the 'Know the Signs' cancer awareness campaign last Autumn, they are launching it for 2025, on Monday 1st September.
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
#KnowtheSigns #Cancer
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
#KnowtheSigns #Cancer
August 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We are pleased to be supporting @nhs-wca.bsky.social with their 'Know the Signs' campaign 🫶🏼 After the success of the 'Know the Signs' cancer awareness campaign last Autumn, they are launching it for 2025, on Monday 1st September.
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
#KnowtheSigns #Cancer
cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-sig...
#KnowtheSigns #Cancer
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@nhs-wca.bsky.social
Cancer Care for Everyone: Reducing Inequity Through Personalised Care
❓ An event to explore how we can make sure that everyone gets the help they need, especially people who find it difficult to access healthcare.
📅 October 9th
🔗Register: lnkd.in/ebXxw-88
Cancer Care for Everyone: Reducing Inequity Through Personalised Care
❓ An event to explore how we can make sure that everyone gets the help they need, especially people who find it difficult to access healthcare.
📅 October 9th
🔗Register: lnkd.in/ebXxw-88
July 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
@nhs-wca.bsky.social
Cancer Care for Everyone: Reducing Inequity Through Personalised Care
❓ An event to explore how we can make sure that everyone gets the help they need, especially people who find it difficult to access healthcare.
📅 October 9th
🔗Register: lnkd.in/ebXxw-88
Cancer Care for Everyone: Reducing Inequity Through Personalised Care
❓ An event to explore how we can make sure that everyone gets the help they need, especially people who find it difficult to access healthcare.
📅 October 9th
🔗Register: lnkd.in/ebXxw-88
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We are delighted to have supported @nhs-wca.bsky.social with their new education and training academy platform: Wessex Cancer Academy! 🤩 🎉🔆
Visit the Wessex Cancer Academy today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/
#WessexCancerAcademy #CancerAlliance #education #training #Cancer
Visit the Wessex Cancer Academy today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/
#WessexCancerAcademy #CancerAlliance #education #training #Cancer
August 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We are delighted to have supported @nhs-wca.bsky.social with their new education and training academy platform: Wessex Cancer Academy! 🤩 🎉🔆
Visit the Wessex Cancer Academy today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/
#WessexCancerAcademy #CancerAlliance #education #training #Cancer
Visit the Wessex Cancer Academy today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/academy/
#WessexCancerAcademy #CancerAlliance #education #training #Cancer
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@nhs-wca.bsky.social Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in Cancer Conference will be held on 3rd July 2025 in Southampton.
Focus on the upcoming Macmillan/NIHR Prehabilitation in Cancer Guidance and examples of prehab/rehab from National and regional leaders.
To register, visit:
lnkd.in/e7c8SK98
Focus on the upcoming Macmillan/NIHR Prehabilitation in Cancer Guidance and examples of prehab/rehab from National and regional leaders.
To register, visit:
lnkd.in/e7c8SK98
May 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
@nhs-wca.bsky.social Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation in Cancer Conference will be held on 3rd July 2025 in Southampton.
Focus on the upcoming Macmillan/NIHR Prehabilitation in Cancer Guidance and examples of prehab/rehab from National and regional leaders.
To register, visit:
lnkd.in/e7c8SK98
Focus on the upcoming Macmillan/NIHR Prehabilitation in Cancer Guidance and examples of prehab/rehab from National and regional leaders.
To register, visit:
lnkd.in/e7c8SK98
👁️🗨️ A spotlight on Bowel Cancer
As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Emily Bowman our Quality Improvement Support Manager for Prevention and Earlier Diagnosis, took part in a Q&A with the Health Research team at Southampton.
You can read the full article here: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/powerin...
As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Emily Bowman our Quality Improvement Support Manager for Prevention and Earlier Diagnosis, took part in a Q&A with the Health Research team at Southampton.
You can read the full article here: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/powerin...
April 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
👁️🗨️ A spotlight on Bowel Cancer
As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Emily Bowman our Quality Improvement Support Manager for Prevention and Earlier Diagnosis, took part in a Q&A with the Health Research team at Southampton.
You can read the full article here: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/powerin...
As part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Emily Bowman our Quality Improvement Support Manager for Prevention and Earlier Diagnosis, took part in a Q&A with the Health Research team at Southampton.
You can read the full article here: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/powerin...
Reposted by Wessex Cancer Alliance
Grab a brew and read our new Cancer Key ☕
We break down rising rates of bowel cancer in patients under 50, genetic risk factors, and practical advice for primary care on taking a family history, safety netting and utilising FIT.
link.gatewayc.org.uk/tooyoungbowel
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
We break down rising rates of bowel cancer in patients under 50, genetic risk factors, and practical advice for primary care on taking a family history, safety netting and utilising FIT.
link.gatewayc.org.uk/tooyoungbowel
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
Too young for bowel cancer?
1 in 20 cases of bowel cancer in the UK occur in those aged under 50, and rates in this age group continue to rise.
link.gatewayc.org.uk
April 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Grab a brew and read our new Cancer Key ☕
We break down rising rates of bowel cancer in patients under 50, genetic risk factors, and practical advice for primary care on taking a family history, safety netting and utilising FIT.
link.gatewayc.org.uk/tooyoungbowel
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
We break down rising rates of bowel cancer in patients under 50, genetic risk factors, and practical advice for primary care on taking a family history, safety netting and utilising FIT.
link.gatewayc.org.uk/tooyoungbowel
#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
Do you work in Primary Care in Wessex?
Our Primary Care toolkit is full of useful resources, training, videos, and campaign assets to help you in all aspects of cancer care and guidance. Check it out today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/primarycaret...
Our Primary Care toolkit is full of useful resources, training, videos, and campaign assets to help you in all aspects of cancer care and guidance. Check it out today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/primarycaret...
April 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Do you work in Primary Care in Wessex?
Our Primary Care toolkit is full of useful resources, training, videos, and campaign assets to help you in all aspects of cancer care and guidance. Check it out today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/primarycaret...
Our Primary Care toolkit is full of useful resources, training, videos, and campaign assets to help you in all aspects of cancer care and guidance. Check it out today:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/primarycaret...
Today, we have published the Wessex Cancer Strategy.
We extend our thanks to everyone who has been involved in the development of this five year strategy.
The document sets out the ambition for the future of cancer services over the next five years.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/wessex-cance...
We extend our thanks to everyone who has been involved in the development of this five year strategy.
The document sets out the ambition for the future of cancer services over the next five years.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/wessex-cance...
April 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Today, we have published the Wessex Cancer Strategy.
We extend our thanks to everyone who has been involved in the development of this five year strategy.
The document sets out the ambition for the future of cancer services over the next five years.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/wessex-cance...
We extend our thanks to everyone who has been involved in the development of this five year strategy.
The document sets out the ambition for the future of cancer services over the next five years.
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/wessex-cance...
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Regular screening can detect early signs of bowel cancer, even before symptoms appear. Make sure that you return your
NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It’s the most important post you’ll receive ➡️ tinyurl.com/3ena6kyk
#SouthWestBowelCancer #cancer #awareness #campaign #passiton
NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It’s the most important post you’ll receive ➡️ tinyurl.com/3ena6kyk
#SouthWestBowelCancer #cancer #awareness #campaign #passiton
April 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Regular screening can detect early signs of bowel cancer, even before symptoms appear. Make sure that you return your
NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It’s the most important post you’ll receive ➡️ tinyurl.com/3ena6kyk
#SouthWestBowelCancer #cancer #awareness #campaign #passiton
NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It’s the most important post you’ll receive ➡️ tinyurl.com/3ena6kyk
#SouthWestBowelCancer #cancer #awareness #campaign #passiton
The next National Primary Care Informal Discussion Group is June 17, 1-2pm.
Justine Shenton (Southport Macmillan Centre Manager) will be speaking about Specialist Social Prescribing for Cancer patients.
Visit our dedicated webpage for more info:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/national-pri...
Justine Shenton (Southport Macmillan Centre Manager) will be speaking about Specialist Social Prescribing for Cancer patients.
Visit our dedicated webpage for more info:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/national-pri...
April 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The next National Primary Care Informal Discussion Group is June 17, 1-2pm.
Justine Shenton (Southport Macmillan Centre Manager) will be speaking about Specialist Social Prescribing for Cancer patients.
Visit our dedicated webpage for more info:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/national-pri...
Justine Shenton (Southport Macmillan Centre Manager) will be speaking about Specialist Social Prescribing for Cancer patients.
Visit our dedicated webpage for more info:
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/national-pri...
👉Health and Wellbeing Day: Boscombe! 🤗
We will be at the Better Boscombe Engagement Hub this Friday 4th April from 11am-1pm, to share cancer information with the public. Please do come and say hi 👋
We will be at the Better Boscombe Engagement Hub this Friday 4th April from 11am-1pm, to share cancer information with the public. Please do come and say hi 👋
March 31, 2025 at 8:25 AM
👉Health and Wellbeing Day: Boscombe! 🤗
We will be at the Better Boscombe Engagement Hub this Friday 4th April from 11am-1pm, to share cancer information with the public. Please do come and say hi 👋
We will be at the Better Boscombe Engagement Hub this Friday 4th April from 11am-1pm, to share cancer information with the public. Please do come and say hi 👋
Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged with the group discussions at our Celebrating Personalised Care Conference! Please see an evaluation of the day and a link to our poster gallery: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
Celebrating Personalised Care Conference: Evaluation - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
March 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended and engaged with the group discussions at our Celebrating Personalised Care Conference! Please see an evaluation of the day and a link to our poster gallery: wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
The @britishima.bsky.social have shared these great infographics to help identify the key symptoms of Ovarian Cancer as well as some stats and info. Please consider sharing for #ovariancancerawarenessmonth
March 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The @britishima.bsky.social have shared these great infographics to help identify the key symptoms of Ovarian Cancer as well as some stats and info. Please consider sharing for #ovariancancerawarenessmonth
The importance of a Cancer CNS...😊 #NationalCancerCNSDay
March 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The importance of a Cancer CNS...😊 #NationalCancerCNSDay
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#NationalCancerCNSDay Meet Thina, an exceptional Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her commitment to making every patient feel heard, respected, and empowered is truly inspiring. #PHUCancerServices
www.youtube.com/shorts/K45w3...
www.youtube.com/shorts/K45w3...
A message for CNS Day 2025 from Thina
YouTube video by Wessex Cancer Alliance
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March 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#NationalCancerCNSDay Meet Thina, an exceptional Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. Her commitment to making every patient feel heard, respected, and empowered is truly inspiring. #PHUCancerServices
www.youtube.com/shorts/K45w3...
www.youtube.com/shorts/K45w3...
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#NationalCancerCNSDay Kate is a member of the Lung cancer CNS team and Personalised Care Champion. She empowers patients by providing tailored care that respects their individual needs and preferences. Your passion is truly inspiring 🫶 #PHUCancerServices
youtube.com/shorts/zix7K...
youtube.com/shorts/zix7K...
CNS Day - A message from Kate
YouTube video by Wessex Cancer Alliance
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March 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
#NationalCancerCNSDay Kate is a member of the Lung cancer CNS team and Personalised Care Champion. She empowers patients by providing tailored care that respects their individual needs and preferences. Your passion is truly inspiring 🫶 #PHUCancerServices
youtube.com/shorts/zix7K...
youtube.com/shorts/zix7K...
Vicki sends her thanks and well wishes to all her fellow Cancer CNS colleagues on #NationalCancerCNSDay
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youtube.com/shorts/oSV3e...
A message for Cancer CNS Day 2025
YouTube video by Wessex Cancer Alliance
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March 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Vicki sends her thanks and well wishes to all her fellow Cancer CNS colleagues on #NationalCancerCNSDay
youtube.com/shorts/oSV3e...
youtube.com/shorts/oSV3e...
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Read about our Celebration of personalised care in cancer conference that was held in Wessex last week.
It was a great day, and really inspiring to see all the work being done in this area 🥰
#personalisedcare #NationalCancerCNSDay
@nhs-wca.bsky.social
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
It was a great day, and really inspiring to see all the work being done in this area 🥰
#personalisedcare #NationalCancerCNSDay
@nhs-wca.bsky.social
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
Celebrating Personalised Care Conference: Evaluation - Welcome to Wessex Cancer Alliance
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk
March 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Read about our Celebration of personalised care in cancer conference that was held in Wessex last week.
It was a great day, and really inspiring to see all the work being done in this area 🥰
#personalisedcare #NationalCancerCNSDay
@nhs-wca.bsky.social
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
It was a great day, and really inspiring to see all the work being done in this area 🥰
#personalisedcare #NationalCancerCNSDay
@nhs-wca.bsky.social
wessexcanceralliance.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
What is a Cancer CNS? Stephen shares the key role of a CNS... #NationalCancerCNSDay
March 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
What is a Cancer CNS? Stephen shares the key role of a CNS... #NationalCancerCNSDay
A message from our Lead for Nurses and AHPs at Wessex Cancer Alliance, Jane Winter 😊
#NationalCancerCNSDay
#NationalCancerCNSDay
March 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A message from our Lead for Nurses and AHPs at Wessex Cancer Alliance, Jane Winter 😊
#NationalCancerCNSDay
#NationalCancerCNSDay
Happy #NationalCancerCNSDay 😊 A huge thank you to this highly valued workforce...today, and everyday!
March 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Happy #NationalCancerCNSDay 😊 A huge thank you to this highly valued workforce...today, and everyday!