Rose Warren - Cancer Support Service Manager, Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service
Our Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service is excited to announce a new team structure to better support our clients and volunteers. After a successful year as the Service Lead, Rose has been appointed as our new Cancer Support Service Manager for Beyond Diagnosis. Read more: buff.ly/8irC64P
Out of office
Our office will be closed on Thursday 5th June, as our staff team get together for a training and development day. Emails and messages will be picked up on Friday 6th June. For urgent enquiries, please contact Tanvi on 07795 964 830 and leave a message.
We're hiring!
Join our vibrant team as a Marketing and Fundraising Officer and play a pivotal role in expanding our reach and securing vital funds – an exciting opportunity to make a real difference! Apply by Friday 6th June. Visit our website for full details buff.ly/hJSgzFe
Stronger Together cancer support group
Nottingham 'Stronger Together' Cancer Support Group.
Join this friendly, safe space to share your experiences of cancer and connect with others. Next meeting: Wednesday 4th June 2025. Contact: Anett Horvath, phone/text: 07951 496 784 or email: togetherinnottingham@gmail.com.
We are recruiting for Marketing and Fundraising Officer
We're hiring!
Join our vibrant team as a Marketing and Fundraising Officer and play a pivotal role in expanding our reach and securing vital funds – an exciting opportunity to make a real difference! Apply by Friday 6th June buff.ly/hJSgzFe
Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service 10 year anniversary celebration
This summer marks the 10th anniversary of our invaluable Beyond Diagnosis service.
Since 2015, Self Help UK, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, has been a consistent source of support for individuals living with cancer and their loved ones. Invites and more details to follow soon.
Our May newsletter is out now: buff.ly/1NpnKje
Featuring current job vacancies, free training, fundraising efforts, 10 year anniversary celebration and more!
We are recruiting for Marketing and Fundraising Officer
We're hiring!
Join our vibrant team as a Marketing and Fundraising Officer and play a pivotal role in expanding our reach and securing vital funds – an exciting opportunity to make a real difference! Send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@selfhelp.org.uk by Friday 6th June. buff.ly/hJSgzFe
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We are recruiting for Marketing and Fundraising Officer
We're hiring!
Marketing and Fundraising Officer
Application process: Please send a cover letter and cv, demonstrating your suitability for the role, to recruitment@selfhelp.org.uk.
Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025 at 5pm.
Job description and person specification: buff.ly/XvINdDL
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Stronger Together cancer support group
It's the 'Stronger Together' Cancer Support Group meeting, this Wednesday evening.
Meet with working-age people (18-65) with a cancer diagnosis. A friendly, safe space to share your experiences and connect with others. The group is led by its' members.
togetherinnottingham@gmail.com for details.
Deaf Carers Support Group. Are you Deaf and care for someone else? Do you have a hearing loss? Join our support group on Wednesday 30th April 6-8pm on Zoom. Get information and support on mental health and meet other Carers.
Monthly Deaf Carers Support Group.
In partnership with Self Help UK and Carers Federation.
Contact Sarah Treadwell-Baker for details: email sarah.treadwellbaker@selfhelp.org.uk or text / videocall 07539 778 137.
#BSL #DeafAwareness #CarersSupport
Latest news from Self Help UK
Transforming lives, one garden at a time: how our volunteers make a difference. A simple act of kindness that helped one woman reclaim her joy.
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Self Help UK - we are recruiting for our Deaf Cancer Support Project
We're recruiting! 2 opportunities to join our Deaf Cancer Support Project in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support:
- Outreach Admin Officer, based in Northern Ireland (14 hours per week).
- Outreach Admin Officer, based in Scotland (14 hours per week).
BSL job advert: buff.ly/KckjS1E
This Social Prescribing Day, we celebrate the power of collaborative working in enhancing health and wellbeing. We connect individuals with community-based activities - wellbeing extends beyond medical conditions. By working together, we create holistic support systems that truly make a difference.
We're proud to be a BSL ally. Sign Language Week 17 to 23 March.
We understand the power of communication and connection. This Sign Language Week, we're proud to support the theme: ‘More than a language: culture, community and belonging’.
We encourage our network to learn more. The BDA are offering FREE sign language taster sessions: buff.ly/PJHV4ZU
#BSLAlly
Self Help UK latest news
Our March newsletter is out now! buff.ly/HZtmibw
⭐️Focussed on what matters to you
⭐️Embracing the spirit of giving and reflection this Ramadan
⭐️Lead Self Help UK into the future
⭐️Current job vacancies
⭐️Proud to be a BSL ally
.. and more!
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We stand together for equality and empowerment.
International Women's Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
We are committed to embedding Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging (EDIB) into our work.
We are recruiting for Chair of Trustees
Lead Self Help UK into the future!
We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees.
Find out more: buff.ly/1vWhP6l
#Volunteering #PeerSupport #TrusteeRecruitment
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Self Help UK resource library - new articles added
For those working in peer support services, staying informed about the latest research is crucial. We've recently added to our online resource library, offering valuable insights into best practices, emerging trends, and the impact of peer support.
Explore our library today: https://buff.ly/4aWRIlL
Self Help UK latest news
Our February newsletter is out now! https://buff.ly/3EyqyW6
Find out more:
- Self Help UK launches 1st Community Hub
- Community events
- National Student Volunteering Week 10-16 February
- Student volunteer stories
...and more!
Don't miss out! Sign up here: https://buff.ly/3UjzCT8
A people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual's unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes.
World Cancer Day 4th Feb '25
Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story—stories of resilience, grief, hope, and healing. People-centred care means seeing the whole person and meeting their unique needs with compassion and empathy.
#WorldCancerDay #UnitedByUnique @worldcancerday
Stronger Together Cancer Support Group. For working age people (18-65) with a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. Self Help UK, 21-23 Pelham Road NG5 1AP.
It's the 'Stronger Together' Cancer Support Group meeting, this Wednesday evening. Please share with your Nottinghamshire networks!
Contact: Anett Horvath, phone/text: 07951 496 784 or email: togetherinnottingham@gmail.com for more details.
#peersupport #selfhelp #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Self Help UK: Proud to support Race Equality Week 3 - 9 Feb 2025
Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.
Every small step we take is like sowing the seeds for change — whether big or small, each action matters.
https://buff.ly/36oVfsN
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Don't miss out - book now!
Peer Support: Half-Day Workshop for Professionals
For people working in peer support services
23rd Jan 10am
https://buff.ly/3WiwLeE
How to Start a Peer Support Group
For individuals wanting to set up their own group
28 Jan 9am
https://buff.ly/4g8KBaP
Peer Support: Half-Day Workshop for Professionals. Register now.
Are you a professional working with/supporting peer support groups?
Our 4 hour virtual workshop is for you!
Next workshop: Thursday 23rd Jan 10am - 2pm.
If you're seeking to develop, manage, and enhance peer support services within your organisation, we can help.
Book now: https://buff.ly/3WiwLeE
Self Help UK latest news
Our January newsletter is here - read on for training offers, news on our recent and upcoming activities, and more! mailchi.mp/selfhelp.org...
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