There are two more Macmillan iHope courses starting in May and June, virtually of course given the COVID19 pandemic. Many thanks to Christine Cowap, our regional Macmillan Engagement Lead for sharing this information:
The Swallows head & neck cancer support charity May 2020 online meeting: details
April 13, 2020 Update from Cancer Services at MKUH
IMPORTANT NEWS BULLETIN FROM CANCER SERVICES
Protecting patients visiting the Cancer Centre at MKUH
In these strange and challenging times, we are working hard to protect patients who under the care of the Cancer Centre.
Outpatients, Macmillan Chemotherapy Suite and Macmillan Irene Crosswell Wellbeing Lounge
Wherever possible and appropriate, clinics are operating over the telephone. This includes consultation with doctors, our psychologist, specialist nurses, our physiotherapist, our dietitian and wellbeing nurses.
If a patient needs to come in to the Cancer Centre for treatment, supportive therapy, a consultation or a blood test, we are doing all we can to keep them safe. Staff and volunteers are adhering to the government guidelines regarding personal protective equipment (PPE). This serves to protect our patients as well as our staff and volunteers.
On arrival at the Cancer Centre, visitors are asked to wait in their cars or to return later, unless it is absolutely necessary for them to attend an appointment, in very special circumstances. Our waiting room, chemotherapy suite and clinic rooms are arranged in such a way as to maintain at least two metres distance when sitting and we have signage in various areas to remind everyone to maintain social distancing.
Patients are asked to wash and disinfect their hands at every opportunity, as are staff and volunteers. We also redirect deliveries where we can to minimise the footfall through the Cancer Centre.
Some of the procedures carried out in the Cancer Centre require staff to be less than two metres away from a patient. However, staff are adhering to the government guidance so that our patients are kept as safe as possible.
Ward 25
All of the above applies to the ward also. Staff are working very hard to keep patients safe and adhering to the appropriate guidelines regarding PPE according to patient care needs. Every staff member/visitor is required to wear a surgical mask, gloves and an apron on entering the ward and for the duration there.
MKUH
The hospital Trust is doing an amazing job of keeping us up-to-date with all policies and procedures regarding Covid-19. This ensures that we are keeping our patients as safe as possible all the time. Staff with transferrable skills are being redeployed as appropriate to ensure that staffing levels are maintained as well as possible across the piece. We have designated staff members who link with PPE to access the equipment so vital to maintaining patient safety.
Cancer Centre Help Line
We have launched a Patient Help Line for patients to use regarding questions and queries about Covid-19 and how it impacts their appointments or treatment etc. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The number is: 01908 997634. This number has been included on the letters sent to patients in the ‘vulnerable’ group, so that they can phone and clarify any concerns they have about the current situation.
Keep safe.
MKCPP cancer & coronavirus updates Monday Aprill 6th, 2020
Here are the main posts from the MKCPP Facebook group in which we now have more than 40 members. We update it several times each day as information comes in.
Click here to view and join the group
Monday April 6th, The Times newspaper:
20,000 cancer patients will be given their treament in private hospitals and clinics…and one of the private groups involved is Genesis at Great Linford. Fingers crossed…
Monday April 6th, video:
Latest hospital update from Joe Harrison, CEO of MKUH
A message from our CEO Joe Harrison (Friday, April 3)
A message from our CEO Joe HarrisonWe will ensure we keep patients, visitors, staff & the local community up-to-date with any changes here at the hospital.Please be kind, keep safe and look after each other.Thank you #TeamMKUH for your hard work & dedication now more than ever
Posted by Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust on Friday, 3 April 2020
Monday April 6th, article:
How to make your own face mask, with a square piece of cloth, two elastic bands and NO sewing.
Sunday April 5th, article:
Large warehouse in MK to become UK’s major COVID-19 lab for test results
Thursday April 2nd, article:
Coronavirus advice for cancer patients from the Mayo Clinic in the USA
More posts and articles in the Facebook group – click here to view and please join us.
Milton Keynes University Hospital – latest Coronavirus updates
Michaela Tait, Patient Experience and Engagement Manager at MKUH, has sent us this up-to-date information about Covid-19 (coronavirus) as at March 17th, 2020.
Restrictions on visiting hours and non-urgent appointments to be rescheduled
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has taken steps to protect patients, staff and visitors and maintain the running of its services as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, including introducing restrictions on patient visits and postponing routine operations.
Urgent operations and operations that form part of cancer treatment will go ahead and patients should attend as planned.
These measures aim to reduce visitor footfall across the hospital – and with it the risk of spreading the virus – and maximise the number of hospital beds available for patients needing emergency care.
Visiting the hospital: new restrictions
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