East Midlands Cancer Alliance

10/06/2026

💬 Share your experience to help improve cancer support
People affected by anogenital cancers are being invited to take part in an important research project led by the University of Leicester, working with NHS partners across the East Midlands.
By hearing directly from patients, carers and families, this study will help shape more inclusive, compassionate and person-centred support services ❤️

💡 Why it matters
Anogenital cancers (including pe**le, a**l, cervical, vaginal and vulval) can bring additional challenges such as stigma, unmet information needs and difficulty accessing support. Your voice can help change that.

🕒 What’s involved?
👉 A confidential 60-minute interview
👉 Take part in person, by phone or online
👉 £50 voucher as a thank you

👥 Who can take part?
✅ People living with or diagnosed with anogenital cancer
✅ Carers
✅ Family members

📩 Get involved
Interested or want to know more? Contact Aleksandra Jakubowska:
📧 [email protected]
👉 Please share with your networks to help reach those who can contribute.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust - ULHT

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Breast Cancer Voices is a community of people across the UK who’ve been affected by breast cancer, whether through a personal diagnosis or supporting a loved one 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

Supported by Breast Cancer Now, Voices use their experiences to create change 💪 by taking part in research 🔬 and helping improve breast cancer policy, care and support.

✨ Sign up today to hear about the latest opportunities to get involved, from research studies and working with healthcare professionals 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ to helping shape Breast Cancer Now's work.

You could take part in projects such as:
✔️ Improving treatment and support
✔️ Campaigning for medicines 💊
✔️ Developing strategies with charities and healthcare organisations
✔️ Giving feedback on products and services
✔️ Sharing your story through blogs, interviews or photos 📸
✔️ Speaking at events 🎤

As a Voice, you’ll receive a monthly bulletin 📰 with opportunities to get involved, plus the option for personalised invitations if you’d like to take part more often.
There’s no obligation, you can get involved as much or as little as suits you 💬

Together, we can ensure decisions reflect the real experiences of those affected by breast cancer, and create meaningful change now and for the future 🌟
📢 Help us spread the word by sharing this post!

09/06/2026

🌟 Bringing people together to improve skin cancer care
🤝 We recently welcomed colleagues from across the East Midlands to our latest Skin ECAG meeting, bringing together clinicians, Cancer Nurse Specialists, operational leads and patient representatives to drive real collaboration and improvement.

💡 A key focus was on personalised care: from care planning and prehabilitation to supporting patients at the end of treatment. We also celebrated the incredible work of our Cancer Nurse Specialists 💙, while discussing the challenges and opportunities to strengthen these vital roles.

🚀 We explored innovation too, including teledermatology, AI and ways to improve pathways and capacity.
🧡 Most inspirationally, our patient representatives reminded us why this work matters, highlighting the need for clear communication and truly patient-centred care.

Together, we’re shaping the next steps to improve experience and outcomes across the region 🌍✨

08/06/2026

🌍✨ Making a difference in cancer screening awareness
We’re proud to see the GPA Cancer Screening Awareness Project continuing to build trust, confidence and understanding in communities most affected by health inequalities ❤️

🤝 Working alongside 11 incredible community organisations – including cultural and faith groups – we’re bringing conversations about cancer screening into spaces where people feel comfortable and heard.

📅 From wellbeing events and awareness sessions to coffee mornings and faith-based activities, hundreds of people are learning about symptoms and why early help matters.

🌐 By using multilingual, culturally sensitive resources and co‑produced activities, we’re helping to open up honest conversations about cancer screening in diverse communities.

💬 The feedback has been truly encouraging, with many people describing sessions as reassuring, empowering and informative.

🔎 With more events on the way, this work shows the power of community-led approaches in reducing inequalities and supporting earlier diagnosis.

05/06/2026

🧠 New research from the East Midlands could improve psychological therapy outcomes
Exciting findings from the TRIPOD study show how a focused training approach could help therapists deliver even better care 💬

This “deliberate practice” method supports therapists to build their skills in a structured way — with real benefits for patients:
✨ Anxiety recovery rates improved from 65% to 75%
✨ Depression outcomes also increased after training

And it only takes around 32 hours of training over 10 weeks ⏱️ — making it a practical and cost‑effective way to strengthen NHS psychological therapies.
💡 This could make a real difference to the quality of support people receive.

👉 Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/TRIPOD-study

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust National Institute for Health and Care Research

04/06/2026

⏰ The clock is ticking sonographers! Submit your expression of interest for this exciting new opportunity before it’s too late. The deadline is TOMORROW!

Don’t miss your chance to make a real difference and help us improve ovarian cancer diagnosis for the thousands affected every year across our region 💙

Expression of interest form: https://tinyurl.com/IOTA-ADNEX-O-RADS

03/06/2026

🚨 Hot off the press: the latest EMCA Newsletter is here! 📰
We’re excited to share the latest edition of our EMCA Newsletter: packed with updates, insights, and stories from across the East Midlands!

In this issue:
✅ We are HIRING: Expressions of Interest welcome for new Clinical Director for Primary Care role within EMCA
✅ GPA Cancer Screening Awareness Project: Making a difference across Northamptonshire
✅ East midlands driving progress in HPV vaccination uptake
✅ Sonographers: become part of the future of cancer care

🎓 Discover new training courses to sharpen your skills
💙 Stay inspired to keep delivering exceptional patient care
👉 Read now: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/JHw3GDzq3umtoMBa?ref=Link

03/06/2026

📰 Spotlight on Success: EMCA 25/26 Achievements ✨
We’re proud to share just a snapshot of what we’ve achieved together across 2025/26 💙
From innovative pilots and award-nominated projects to real improvements in early diagnosis and patient experience, teams across our region are helping shape the future of cancer care 👏

This infographic showcases key initiatives including:
✅ Pancreatic Case-Finding pilot
✅ Project COMPASS
✅ Days Matter campaign
✅ Appt Health Cervical Screening

Our priorities for 26/27 about building on this to continue driving earlier detection, better outcomes, and more equitable access for our communities 🌍
👉 Let’s keep the momentum going and together, we can make 2026/27 even more impactful!

Download a copy of this infographic on our website: https://eastmidlandscanceralliance.nhs.uk/our-impact/emca-25-26-achievements

02/06/2026

✨ In partnership with Central & South Genomics and the West Midlands Cancer Alliance, we were delighted to deliver our Genomics for Cancer Nurse Specialists course across April .

👩‍⚕️ Around 50 nurses joined from the West & East Midlands
🎓 RCN-accredited with 21 CPD hours
📈 100% would recommend, with a huge boost in knowledge & confidence, which shifted from 60% pre-course to up to 90% post-course! 🙌

Interested in future courses? Register your interest now 👇
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