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If you are interested in any of the below please call on (01223) 349270

or e-mail:
susan.potts@addenbrookes.nhs.uk

There is a New perspectives course run by Macmillan and hosted at Cambridge Cancer Help Centre, Scottsdale Garden Centre starting on Monday 19th April. The course is for anyone living with or beyond cancer and is run over six consecutive weeks for two and a half hours per session.

Please let one of us know if you are interested or want some more information and we will speak to Helen Love (cancer wellbeing consultant AHP)

Wallace cancer Care Centre run a Fatigue Management Group  on Friday mornings from 10.30-12.30.

The programme is a mix of informal discussion and sessions giving information and advice on:

- Why fatigue happens
- The benefits of exercise
- Sleep patterns
- Making the most of your energy
- Setting realistic goals
- Relaxation

Each session also includes a circuit of exercise which is individually tailored to your needs and ability.

If you are interested in this programme, please speak to one of us, your Specialist Nurse or your Consultant.

 

 

Would you like some extra revision sessions over the easter holidays??

We have access to some free revision courses for GCSE, AS and A2 level. Please let one of us know ASAP if you are interested- places are limited. 

 

 

 12TH fEBRUARY 2010: BREAKING NEWS!!...

In addition to the tickets we have already given out for The Albert Hall (see below), there are now a few tickets available for an Art workshop that is running at The Albert Hall on Sunday 28th March from 12 – 3pm and then tickets to the JLS gig, which starts at 5pm. These also include accommodation for the night.

THESE TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED. PLEASE LET EITHER SARAH, DEBBIE OR WENDY KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

 TCT at the Royal Albert Hall

This is an annual event, where various artists come together to perform and raise money for TCT. Tickets go on sale on Friday 5th February, but we are lucky enough to have been given some for free! The tickets are for;

The Crooked Vultures on Monday 22nd March

The Specials on Monday 29th March

The Who on Tuesday 30th March.

Please let Sue know ASAP on 01223) 349270 if you are interested.

or e-mail:
susan.potts@addenbrookes.nhs.uk

Tickets are limited, so don't wait!! First come, first served! These are tickets only, DO NOT include; food, travel or accomodation is included.

There are also Art workshops being held throughout the week, the art that is produced will hopefully be displayed in the hall next year! If you are interested in one of these, let Sue know. These workshops DO include; food, travel and accomodation!


Teenage and Young Adult Day 

 

You are invited to come along to the teenage and young adult days:

Saturday 29th May
Saturday 31st July
Saturday 6th November

10:30 - 4-00

 

There will be workshops plus a guest speaker.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

Family and friends welcome - only 20 places. Book now!

 

For more information and to book your place, contact Sue Potts. TYA Youth Support Coordinator

susan.potts@addenbrookes.nhs.uk

Tel: 01223 349 270

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Girls… are you feeling in need of a ‘pick me up?’ Want some top make up and beauty tips, plus a free goody bag FULL of makeup? Then come along. Wednesday 3rd February 2-4pm at the Oasis. Spaces limited so call asap to reserve your place. Boys… Don’t feel left out we have some goody bags for you too!

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 9th March 2010: We are waiting for our next date to be confirmed! Please look out here for details! To follow soon

 



 

Find Your Sense of Tumour 2010!!

 

It’s that time again – FYSOT 2010 March 19-22nd…!! If you are interested please speak to a member of the team. Places are VERY limited!

 


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At the Oasis, Abingdon House, Addenbrookes Hospital

Next Meetings

7th January 18.30-20.30
4th February 18.30-20.30
4th March 18.30-20.30

Call the Oasis ASAP if you are interested (01223) 349270 or CLIC Sargent (01223) 714439

susan.potts@addenbrookes.nhs.uk

 

 1ST MARCH 2010: THESE MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE TIME BEING, DUE TO A LOW ATTENDANCE.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER UPDATES

 

Official Opening of the Oasis

 

It’s here!.... The official opening of “The Oasis” Friday 25th Sep 2009. Tea, Cakes and Harry Judd…..what more could you ask for??!! A great time was had by all, meeting friends, old and new, marking the new start of “The Oasis”. So come over and use the amazing facility. There is always someone here Mon-Fri 9-5pm to answer any query, big or small. We look forward to seeing you soon! Watch this space for photo’s of the opening


OASIS centre opens!

 

 

Far away, out of sight of hospital, machines and other patients is a magical place…a place that Cambridge’s young adults will be seeing a lot more of as the brand new “Oasis” centre is revealed…and a tropical Oasis it certainly is! Designed as an interim solution until the new teenage unit is built, the centre is located in Abingdon Flats, just moments away from the main concourse. It provides a wonderful and contemporary haven for teenagers to relax in, interact with other young patients and most importantly, be transported away from the confines of hospital.

With a host of impressive facilities, including a wipe clean wall for plenty of fun filled doodles, a light up jukebox and every games console you could wish for, Cambridge certainly won’t run out of ideas to have fun! Not only does the centre provide a hang out for patients, it is fully equipped with facilities including and even comes with a tropical complementary therapy room to really transport patients to paradise…all that’s missing now is the sunshine!

Parents can access the centre to use the showering facilities and speak to staff between the hours of 9.00am-11.00am Monday to Friday.

The Oasis is a space for teenagers and young adults and will be a parent free zone from 11.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday with some activities during the evening and at weekends.

The Oasis will open on 1st July 2009 so keep an eye out for more news.

Directions to the Oasis Centre




 
 
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Jimmy Teens

Teenage cancer patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital have been making films to express and share their feelings about their experiences in hospital.

A professional team of filmmakers, producers, web designers and script editors are on hand to help patients make their films.

www.jimmyteens.tv

 
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Peer Support Zone

Click here to open the Peer Support Forum in a new window.

This message board is for users of the OASIS centre as well as their friends and family. It’s a place for you to chat to other young people who are in a similar position.

 

Please note: the OASIS staff are unable to respond to posts about patient’s medical conditions or treatment. If you need to contact a member of the medical team please call the Oasis and they will advise you further.

 

This message board is moderated meaning that your posts will need to be checked before they are published, following a set of rules shown below. Most postings should pass through moderation entirely unchanged.

The rules are there to protect the users of this message board and to ensure that:

  • the message board remains enjoyable

  • users are protected from personal insult or abuse

  • messages do not cause offence or distress

  • messages do not create legal issues

General rules for message board

Posts will be refused which:

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  • impersonate someone other than the actual poster; anonymous posting is permitted, but for moderation purposes you will always be required to supply a valid email address which will not be displayed on the site

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  • are presented in the wrong context for the specific forum or noticeboard eg which offer items for sale on a message board

  • are in contravention of the law including:

  • copyright

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  • harassment or stalking

The moderation process

  1. When a message board post is received, it will go into an approvals queue before appearing on the site

  2. A moderator will read the post

  3. If the post is in keeping with the rules above, the moderator will approve the post, which will appear on the site

  4. If a post is refused, the moderator will contact the poster by email, explaining why the post has been refused

  5. Moderation will normally take place at least once a day, between 0900hrs and 1600hrs on weekdays. No new posts will be published outside these hours.

 

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Teenage Cancer Workshop - 24th March 2009

Listen to songs written and performed by Addenbrooke's patients!

 
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