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"Cancer support, Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital"

About: Clinical Haematology / Ward 10 North - Haematology Clinical Haematology / Ward 6 North - Haematology Oncology / Physical Activity Classes

(as a service user),

In 2024 I was recovering from acute myeloid leukaemia and needed to get fit again after many months lying in Belfast City Hospital (Ward 6N and Ward 10N) where, by the way, I had the most wonderful and unimpeachable care. The Friends of the Cancer Centre there support an initiative for an in-hospital and outpatient remote (Teams) exercise regime which is run by Joe.

Although trying to get fit again and recover from cancer is difficult, I found Joe's video sessions very useful and enjoyable and a great help to get me on my way. He had a way of keeping one on one's toes (!!) and ensuring we got the most out of the exercises while also keeping an eye on each one of us via a Teams linkup to keep us safe. All that while maintaining an easy going and approachable attitude.

I am most thankful to Joe and to the Friends of the Cancer Centre who support the initiative.

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Response from Debbie McKelvey, Haematology Nurse, Haematology, Belfast Health & Social Care Trust 6 months ago
Debbie McKelvey
Haematology Nurse, Haematology,
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Submitted on 09/12/2024 at 08:43
Published on Care Opinion at 08:43


Thank you for sharing your experience of care in wards 6N, 10N and also your feedback about the Teams exercise programme facilitated by Joe. Your thanks will be shared with the teams in 6N and 10N. Friends of the Cancer Centre's support is invaluable to many; we are grateful we can work in partnership with them. I will ensure Joe receives thanks for the great work he does. Wishing you well in your continued recovery and thank you once again for taking the time to share this with us.

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