Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme

20/11/2025

This week has been focused on fostering connections and expanding our professional network. Yesterday, we participated in International Men's Day 2025 at the Shrewsbury Men’s Shed Where "Men Like Us" was born!

Hosted by the Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, and established valuable relationships to enhance cancer support services throughout our county.

19/11/2025

International Men’s Day 2025 | Supporting Men’s Health

Today, on International Men’s Day, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of men everywhere. It’s also a vital reminder that men’s health matters — and taking care of yourself is not a sign of weakness, but an act of strength.

At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust , we’re committed to supporting men through every stage of cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Early detection saves lives, and speaking openly about health concerns is one of the most powerful steps a man can take.

🔹 Check in with your body — Don’t ignore changes or symptoms.
🔹 Know your risk — Regular screenings for cancer are essential.
🔹 Talk about it — Breaking the stigma around men’s health starts with one conversation.
🔹 You’re not alone — Our team is here to provide expert care, compassion, and support.

Today, we honour the men who are fighting cancer, those who support them, and those we remember. Your stories inspire us every day.

Let’s raise awareness, encourage action, and continue supporting the health and wellbeing of men worldwide.

💙 Stronger together.

17/11/2025

We're inviting patients, service users, staff, and community groups to join us for a stakeholder event focused on Cancer Services as part of our work under Domain One of the NHS Equality Delivery System 2022.

📅 Tuesday 25 November 2025
🕘 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Shropshire Education & Conference Centre, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

This session will explore how accessible, responsive and equitable our services are, especially for people from protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

You'll hear real experiences, review data and outcomes, and take part in table discussions to help us identify what’s working and where we can improve.

🚗 Limited parking is available. We recommend using the Oxon Park & Ride, which runs every 15 -20 minutes. A walking route is also available (approx. 20 mins). Full details can be found here: https://www.sath.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/getting-to-us/royal-shrewsbury-hospital/patient-park-and-ride/

🔗 Book your place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eds22-cancer-services-tickets-1897669292939?aff=oddtdtcreator

13/11/2025

We are so proud of the work we do with Shrewsbury Men’s Shed to support those living with and beyond cancer!

Whether its a venue for our 'Men Like Us' support group or supporting the Horticultural therapy course kindly funded by Lingen Davies Cancer Support we are always looking at how we can further support our community in Shropshire Telford and Wrekin, with more support for anyone affected by cancer in the pipe line!

It will be a privilege to visit the house of commons on the 27th November to find out the results and meet with other organisations!

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

We’re proud to announce that Shrewsbury Men's Shed has been shortlisted for the in the Partnership category. This recognition celebrates the incredible efforts of our members to support wellbeing, share skills and make a real difference in our community.

The collaboration and partnership with The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, most notably Cancer Services is something that has grown organically for mutual benefit for the Shed and those effected by cancer.

UK Men's Sheds Association


Winners will be announced at the House of Commons on 27 November 2025.
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12/11/2025

If you are affected by cancer and have not yet attended a Living Well Session now is the time!
These sessions are designed to provide support throughout treatment and beyond.
The Living Well Sessions are:
• Free to attend
• Face-to-face sessions are held at different community venues throughout Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin to make them more accessible
• For anybody affected by cancer: the person living with cancer, family, friends or anybody else supporting someone living with and beyond cancer
• Available for you to attend as many times as you wish pre, during and post treatment
• Designed to offer support, advice and tips as to how to safely self-manage four topics away from the hospital setting
• Learn about local and national services that you may benefit from
• Provide an opportunity for you to share your experiences and learn from others
• Ask non-clinical questions around the four topics
📆8th December
⏱ 10am -3pm
🌎Telford Fire station, Stafford Park One, TF3 3BW

11/11/2025

Tomorrow is Men Like Us 🎉 ! Who needs therapy when you can have a brew and a chat with a bunch of chaps who get it? 😂 NO need to book, just rock up and bring your A-game (or not, we won't judge)!

10am-12pm
Telford Fire Station, Stafford Park One, TF3 3BW

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember.
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns fell silent and the First World War came to an end. Armistice Day invites us to reflect on that moment of peace—and on all those who served, sacrificed, and endured in conflicts before and since.

We honour the men and women who never returned, those who came home forever changed, and the families and communities who carried the weight of loss. Their courage, resilience, and humanity continue to shape the world we live in.

As we wear the poppy, share a moment of silence, or hold our own private reflections, may we remember not only the cost of war but the value of peace—and our shared responsibility to uphold it.

Lest we forget.

23/10/2025

We have a brand new venue for our Shrewsbury Living Well Session's

If you are affected by cancer and have not yet attended a Living Well Session now is the time!

These sessions are designed to provide support throughout treatment and beyond.
The Living Well Sessions are:
• Free to attend
• Face-to-face sessions are held at different community venues throughout Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin to make them more accessible
• For anybody affected by cancer: the person living with cancer, family, friends or anybody else supporting someone living with and beyond cancer
• Available for you to attend as many times as you wish pre, during and post treatment
• Designed to offer support, advice and tips as to how to safely self-manage four topics away from the hospital setting
• Learn about local and national services that you may benefit from
• Provide an opportunity for you to share your experiences and learn from others
• Ask non-clinical questions around the four topics

📆3rd November
⏱ 10am -3pm
🌎Shrewsbury Fire station, St Michaels Street, SY1 2HJ

22/10/2025

Cancer Support Group – Oswestry 💜
Just a reminder that there’s a cancer support group meeting tomorrow at Oswestry Library.

If you or someone you care about has been affected by cancer, you’re very welcome to come along. It’s a relaxed, supportive space to chat, share, or simply listen—no pressure at all.

📍 Oswestry Library
📅 Every second and fourth Thursday
⌚2.30-3.30

Feel free to drop in for a cuppa and a chat
You’re not alone 💬💕

13/10/2025

This Saturday!!
Alba Evans, a 9 year old girl from Shrewsbury is on a mission to support the Lingen Davies Cancer Support Sunflower appeal!

They have launched their biggest appeal to date – The Sunflower Appeal – a £5million appeal to grow cancer care across our region. This will be done through the creation of a Lingen Davies Chemotherapy Centre in Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital, which will be up and running by 2029.

This Saturday!! 🎉 Alba Evans, a 9-year-old superstar from Shrewsbury, is on a mission to save the world (or at least raise £500) for the Lingen Davies Cancer Support Sunflower appeal! 🌻 They're trying to raise a whopping £5 million to build a Lingen Davies Chemotherapy Centre in Telford's Princess Royal Hospital by 2029. 🏥 This means double the capacity for cancer care in our region, and patients can get the treatment they need, where they need it, pronto! ⏱️ So, come and support Alba by buying some cake (because, priorities!) or crafts, and let's help her smash that £500 target! 🎂 If you can't make it, share this post with your cake-loving friends and family, and let's make this happen!

11/10/2025

There is still time to book onto next weeks Living Well session in Oswestry!

These sessions are designed to provide support throughout treatment and beyond.
The Living Well Sessions are:
• Free to attend
• Face-to-face sessions are held at different community venues throughout Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin to make them more accessible
• For anybody affected by cancer: the person living with cancer, family, friends or anybody else supporting someone living with and beyond cancer
• Available for you to attend as many times as you wish pre, during and post treatment
• Designed to offer support, advice and tips as to how to safely self-manage four topics away from the hospital setting
• Learn about local and national services that you may benefit from
• Provide an opportunity for you to share your experiences and learn from others
• Ask non-clinical questions around the four topics

To book your place please email sath.lwbc@nhs.net or call 01743 492424

📅21st October
⏱️10am -3pm
🌍 Eastern Oswestry Community Centre, SY11 2LQ

09/10/2025

Last week we travelled to Birmingham University to the awards!

'Men Like Us' had been shortlisted for the Personalisation of Care category!

We were so proud to attend with so many other talented and wonderful people! We didn't win but we were so grateful for our little group to of even been shortlisted!

'Men Like Us' is only 18 months old so to get to this stage was amazing for such a young initiative!

Thankyou so much to Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Charity for funding our Volunteer Derek to join us on the day!