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Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · 3d

What should lung cancer nurses know about Lasting Power of Attorney?

Tune in to hear legal insights and real-world scenarios in our latest podcast with Fiona Bushell.

Exclusively available to LCNUK members 🎧 ow.ly/cAei50Wm8Ik

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · 4d

We’re looking for new Trustees to join LCNUK, including a Finance Trustee.

Help us strengthen lung cancer nursing and patient care nationwide.

Learn more and apply ▶️ ow.ly/M57150X3eME

Application deadline: 7th October.

#Trustee #Governance

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Virginia Sherborne @vsherbo.bsky.social · 18d

Our new book about #mesothelioma is published today! Intended both for professionals and for people affected by this illness: www.mesothelioma.uk.com/new-understa... @mesouk.bsky.social @uklungcancer.bsky.social @lcnuk.bsky.social @j-palliativemed.bsky.social @fohsheffield.bsky.social #asbestos

www.mesothelioma.uk.com

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Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 27

What should lung cancer nurses know about Lasting Power of Attorney?

Tune in to hear legal insights and real-world scenarios in our latest podcast with Fiona Bushell.

Exclusively available to LCNUK members 🎧 www.lcnuk.org/resource/pod...

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 25

Discover how LCNUK’s Annual Project team created a tool to evaluate the complexity of lung cancer patients.

Hear from Project Lead Natalie Barnett ⏯️ vimeo.com/1093122957/5...

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Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 20

Build your leadership skills with funding from LCNUK.

Our grant supports respected programmes like Mary Seacole and King’s Fund.

Open to LCNUK members - learn more ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/leadership

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

LCNUK is offering 10 travel bursaries for the UKLCC Conference 2025 to its members.

Don’t miss your chance to attend this key event in lung cancer care.

Learn more and view the T&Cs ✅ www.lcnuk.org/uklcc-2025-t...

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 16

Are you passionate about advancing lung cancer nursing?

Join the LCNUK Committee and make your voice count at a local, national and international level.

Applications invited from full LCNUK members 👉 www.lcnuk.org/form/committ...

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 13

What is the Navigator Framework and how can it support your role?

Hear from Jane Weir, LCNUK Navigator Programme Co-Lead, in this video update 🎞️ vimeo.com/1093124585/3...

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Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

LCNUK members can watch our webinar on the management of #mesothelioma on demand.

The session, in collaboration with Mesothelioma UK, presents the latest information and advice on the management of #Mesothelioma.

Login to watch 🔒 www.lcnuk.org/resource/dem...

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Have you had an abstract accepted for presentation at the @IASLC World Lung Cancer Conference?

We are offering a limited number of travel bursaries to support LCNUK members to attend #WCLC25.

Learn more and apply for the bursary ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/iaslc-travel...

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 5

The National Lung Cancer Audit State of the Nation report 2025 was published earlier this year via the NLCA website 💻 www.lungcanceraudit.org.uk

Read the report to find out how your Health Board or NHS Trust is performing on a national level for a range of performance indicators.

#LungCancerAudit

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 4

ICYMI - we have a new category of membership for those working in a navigator/support worker role in the NHS.

Head to 🔗 www.lcnuk.org/join for the criteria for membership, rates and further information.

Please share with your navigators (or equivalent).

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Aug 1

It is World Lung Cancer Day - an opportunity to raise awareness about lung cancer and its global impact.

Use #WorldLungCancerDay to amplify your message, whether it is a call for a national cancer plan, more funding for research or to share a useful lung cancer resource.

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ALK Positive Lung Cancer UK @alkpositiveuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

The Good Patient Partnership Guide 25 is out - this year’s focus is health literacy. In #lungcancer, that’s vital. Debra our Chair is a contributor.

We’re proud to be @pifonline.bsky.social PIF TICK accredited because trusted, accessible info isn’t optional. #LCSM
precisionaq.com/good-patient...

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Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Jul 28

Hear from Natalie Barnett, LCNUK Annual Project Lead, on the new tool the project group created to evaluate the complexity of lung cancer patients.

Natalie details the limitations of the project, as well as the areas for further evaluation.

Watch ⏯️ vimeo.com/1093122957/5...

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Jul 23

Apply now for our Leadership Grant!

LCNUK members can access funding for respected courses including Mary Seacole and The King’s Fund. Develop your leadership skills and career.

Application deadline extended to the 31st December ▶️ www.lcnuk.org/leadership

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

What should lung cancer nurses know about Lasting Power of Attorney?

Tune in to hear legal insights and real-world scenarios in our latest podcast with Fiona Bushell.

Exclusively available to LCNUK members 🎧 www.lcnuk.org/resource/pod...

Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Welsh Government will introduce targeted lung screening from 2027, following successful pilots in the north Rhondda valley and elsewhere in the UK.

Find out more 🗞️https://www.gov.wales/written-statement-national-lung-screening-programme-wales

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ALK Positive Lung Cancer UK @alkpositiveuk.bsky.social · Jun 20

This morning at @lcnuk.bsky.social 2025: Fitness to Drive - key issues for patients with brain mets.

Up to 70% of people with ALK+ #lungcancer develop brain mets.

Our DVLA guide explains licence rules. @pifonline.bsky.social certified.

Read it: www.alkpositive.org.uk/_files/ugd/3... #LCSM

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Lung Cancer Nursing UK @lcnuk.bsky.social · Jun 19

We've had a fantastic morning at the LCNUK Conference! 🌞

Lots of lively conversations with our exhibitors and plenty of insights in our plenary sessions - with some excellent questions giving us all food for thought.

#LCNUK2025

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