I recently met with the Leukaemia
& Lymphoma Unit, UCLH Charity to discuss potential projects for Lauren's
Fund. I'm very excited to announce that two additional projects will be
supported.
1. KEEP MOVING PROGRAMME
This is a physio-led exercise
programme for bone marrow transplant patients. The aim is to encourage patients
to take gentle exercise to maintain muscle tone and, importantly, stay
motivated. Spending many weeks at a time in hospital (in protective isolation)
makes it very hard to exercise, but I know the importance of keeping active and
hope this project will benefit others too.
2. NURSING LEADERSHIP
SCHOLARSHIPS
This scheme aims to provide
more leadership capacity on the wards. Treating haematological disorders
demands highly responsive and effective nursing care. Nursing clinical
leadership is key to ensuring patients receive the best care. During the
course of my treatment, it was invaluable to have nurses who were incredibly
responsive, efficient and compassionate. It's so important that these nurses
are retained and I'm delighted that this project will help to achieve this.
I will share further details
about these projects when they are implemented.
