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    Technical Notes 2022, Issue 101 - East Dunbartonshire Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service Launch

    • Report by:

      Gerry Cornes, Chief Executive

    • TN Number:

      101-22

    • Subject:

      East Dunbartonshire Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service Launch

    • Responsible Officer:

      Caroline Sinclair, HSCP Chief Officer and Chief Social Work Officer

    • Publication:

      This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

    Section

    1. In partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, The official launch of the East Dunbartonshire Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service will take place in Hillhead Community Centre, Kirkintilloch, on 10 August 2022 at 10am.
       
    2. The ICJ service provides dedicated support to residents of East Dunbartonshire who are affected by cancer from diagnosis, survivorship and end of life. ICJ will also support family members and carers. The ICJ service is delivered in partnership between East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership, Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
       
    3. All Elected Members are invited to attend the launch, with an official
      email communication to follow soon.
       
    4. As well as speeches from officers involved and a service user, there will
      be an opportunity to find out more about the service, which helps people affected by cancer, to get the support they need - whether that's physical, emotional, practical, spiritual or financial.

    For more information on the ICJ service.