People affected by cancer invited to free sessions offering advice and guidance in Wrexham

People across North Wales affected by cancer are invited to free sessions offering advice and guidance on health and wellbeing.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Macmillan Cancer Support have teamed up to run events offering advice on a range of issues associated with cancer and its treatment.

The next event, which is open to residents from across Wrexham, Flintshire and beyond, takes place at The Ramada Hotel, Wrexham, on 23 May, from 9.30am until 1pm.

The sessions are open to anybody affected by cancer, including patients and their families, with participants welcome to drop in at a convenient time.

Information on diet and lifestyle, fatigue management and emotional support, and access to local community support services will all be covered on the day. Advice and guidance on welfare benefits will also be available.

Hannah Hughes, Macmillan Health & Wellbeing Project Lead for North Wales, said: “More than 300 people received support, advice and guidance at the health and wellbeing sessions run across North Wales last year, and we’re hoping to support even more people and their families this year.

“The feedback we had was fantastic, with plenty of valuable advice and information for people to take away. This year we have a range of experts for people to talk to in an informal setting, including nursing specialists, dieticians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists and Lymphoedema nurses.

“Anybody affected by cancer is welcome to attend, and can bring a friend or family member along for support if they wish. The sessions are friendly, informal and really welcoming, and we hope they’ll help provide valuable additional information to that already provided by the Health Board.”

Further events in Wrexham, Caernarfon and Llandudno Junction are also planned for later in the year.

To book a place, or for more information, call 01745 445214, or email [email protected]