2017 Conference Review Report final
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We created a Head and<br />
Neck Cancer support<br />
website<br />
www.nottshncs.nhs.uk<br />
(written by @nottshncs)<br />
Providing regular follow<br />
ups and giving<br />
reassurance<br />
Introduce valve speech<br />
to Blackpool Hospital in<br />
1996<br />
Education about swallowing<br />
and taking patients lead for<br />
rehabilitation<br />
Gaining insight of patient<br />
experience; of comfort<br />
during radiotherapy<br />
treatment<br />
Being able to assess<br />
efficiently so I am able<br />
to help and support as<br />
best I can and, if not,<br />
refer on – and seeing<br />
them coming back for<br />
the next fixed review<br />
Positive thinking and<br />
happy patients<br />
Supporting Laryngectomy<br />
patients to change their own<br />
speaking valves at home.<br />
Managing to have a<br />
family Christmas Dinner<br />
together<br />
Helping patients to be<br />
safely discharged with a<br />
Laryngectomy<br />
The honour of caring for<br />
and supporting (as<br />
much as is possible) my<br />
wonderful mum who<br />
had a brain tumour<br />
Facilitating choice<br />
Giving back<br />
independence<br />
Allowing someone that<br />
first cup of tea<br />
25 years of nursing this<br />
group of patients<br />
Helping survivors come to<br />
term with long term<br />
difficulties with eating, while<br />
encouraging progress and<br />
helping them enjoy food<br />
again as much as possible<br />
Supported both patients<br />
and family through the<br />
treatment, by listening<br />
and being empathetic<br />
Encouraging someone<br />
to consider trying a<br />
speech valve<br />
Supporting patient not<br />
wanting treatment after<br />
he had all information<br />
Respite and memories for<br />
patients and carers<br />
Setting up The Swallows<br />
Setting up an award<br />
winning<br />
(Nottinghamshire) late<br />
effects service for<br />
MacMillan that helps<br />
H&N patients tell their<br />
story and give them the<br />
ability and tools to carry<br />
on<br />
Post treatment support<br />
clinic<br />
Ward based support for staff<br />
and patients<br />
Quality of life screening<br />
Aided in good postoperative<br />
care to<br />
ensure timely discharge<br />
home<br />
Setting up a combined<br />
AHP post treatment and<br />
survivorship clinic<br />
- Radiotherapy<br />
- SALT<br />
- Dietetics<br />
Practical support<br />
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