Cancer Café
Vision Statement
We will provide a psychologically safe, supportive, and informative environment for staff who are either living and working with a diagnosis of cancer, or those staff who are helping to care for and support close family members with a cancer diagnosis. This will take place in an area where people can share stories, learn from, and support each other. Facilitated by trust staff from various backgrounds who have expert experience to facilitate such a psychologically safe environment. There will also be the opportunity to signpost for ongoing information and support where it is requested.
What is the cancer cafe?
This is an informal meeting space for you to speak to people in a similar position and to be signposted to relevant support. Come and have a cuppa and a biscuit with us!
This is not an environment in which you will be given clinical advice - you will be advised to contact your clinical team for these queries
Who can attend?
Anybody who is employed by the trust who's life has been touched by cancer. This includes staff who may be undergoing treatment, their friends and colleagues and their managers who may benefit from additional support
Dates of Cancer Cafes 2025
A cancer cafe will be held each month, rotating through the 3 main sites:
14th January 9-12 Aintree site, Clinical Education Building (back of site, near Zest)
18th February 9-12 Broadgreen site, Kent Lodge Education Centre
11th March 930-12 Royal site, Conference centre 9th Floor Main building
8th April 1-330 Aintree site, Clinical Education Building (back of site, near Zest)
Cancer of the month:
February is oesophageal cancer awareness month Oesophageal cancer awareness month
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Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month - Macmillan Cancer Support The oesophagus can also be called the gullet. This is the tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach, and is part of the digestive system. Cancer can develop anywhere in the oesophagus.. We have more information about oesophageal cancer, including types, symptoms and treatment.. Causes of oesophageal cancer |
Support for Staff:
Staff guidance for returning to work after cancer
Managers guidance for supporting staff with cancer
Spiritual and Cultural Support
Macmillan Information and Support Centers
Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust
Aintree 0151 529 4742
Royal 0151 7063720
Email: macinfo