Rationale for delivering this programme

To bring positivity, a sense of community and creativity into the lives of people who may be affected by Cancer. The programme would cover the lead up to the festive period and just beyond in order to help with isolation, sharing new or developing creative skills whilst supporting each other in the group. We are about to enter into a national lockdown, Cancer services may once again be reduced or stopped. With these added anxieties it is important that as a group, we try to help ourselves and support each other in a safe, shielded, confidential and fun driven space. Anyone who is caring for someone with cancer now or has recently cared for someone is welcome to join.

YOU MUST BE RESIDENT IN THE UK TO PARTICIPATE.

GROUP PRIVACY

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic we ask that sessions are not recorded or screenshot without any of the participant's consent in line with GDPR.

Your camera will also need to be on during each session for registration/attendance monitoring purposes.

We ask participants NOT to share session inks or passwords.

If you have not registered you will NOT be given access to the session.

MANDATORY INFORMATION

Please ensure that you answer ALL of the questions during the ticket booking process otherwise your ticket will be cancelled.

Timetable & Advance Session Preparation

Week 1 Macmillan Cancer Support - Wed 18th Nov 2020 - Sharing our journey through the lenses of art/pictures/photos (IN ADVANCE - create a storyboard/collage of photos/draw a picture to represent your journey living with cancer. If you would like to share how your creation represents your journey please let me know in advance at cancercreativitygroup@gmail.com

Week 2 Mindfulness - Tues 24th Nov 2020 - Mindfully living with cancer whilst navigating the pandemic. (IN ADVANCE - choose a quiet space at home where possible).

Week 3 Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) - Tues 1st Dec 2020 - Looking after you (Skin Care & makeup) - IN ADVANCE - Skincare products & makeup required - cleanser/toner/cotton wool/any products you usually use that suits you best). Full details will be provided with the link to join the session. CUT OFF TIME TO REGISTER: 5.00pm -1st December 2020.

Week 4 Sex & Cancer - Tues 8th Dec 2020 - Does it really matter? - (IN ADVANCE - please submit any questions you may have to me at cancercreativitygroup@gmail.com - these will be shared anonymously in advance with the Sexual Health Lead for the session). Please don't be shy, ask away!

CUT OFF TIME TO REGISTER -6.30pm 8th DECEMBER 2020

Week 5 Creating Festive Decor - Tues 15th Dec 2020 - the beauty of nature (IN ADVANCE- start collecting pine cones/cardboard toilet & kitchen paper rolls/leaves/dried flowers/tinsel/scissors/craft glue/paper).

CUT OFF TIME TO REGISTER -6.30pm 15th DECEMBER 2020

Week 6 Festive Online Celebration - Tues 22nd Dec 2020 - an opportunity to get dressed up, have some fun and welcome the festive period.

CUT OFF TIME TO REGISTER -6.30pm 22nd Dec 2020

Week 7 Healthy Baking Demonstration - Tues 29th Dec 2020 - Can I have cake? - Led by a qualified chef. (IN ADVANCE - shopping for ingredients, details will be emailed to you).

Week 8 Healthy Eating Demonstration - Tues 5th Jan 2021 - Taking care of you in 2021 - Led by a qualified chef. (IN ADVANCE - shopping for ingredients, details will be emailed to you).

Week 9 Storytelling, Poetry & Campaigning - Tues 12th Jan 2021 - Sharing stories to make positive change to cancer care services.

Week 10 Looking After Your Hands - Tues 19th Jan 2021 - Hand care with a home manicure.

Week 11 Mindful Recap - Tues 26th Jan 2021 - revisiting and evaluating the sessions covered.