About

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO ME AND MY FAMILY?

We have a wealth of experience, patients and carers who have been through the surgery and are now ambassadors for our group.

They are Phil, Gill and Peter who not only empathise but understand the whole journey because they have lived it.

Pam has experience in the carer’s domain, being pivotal in supporting her family members and we are blessed to have her in the team. We also have over 100 group members and carers.

We can offer a buddy support system, both before and after your surgery for you and your family / carers, by visits in your home or coming to clinic on a Friday afternoon, when Surgeons review your progress.

HOW DO WE CONTACT YOUR GROUP?

We have a designated telephone, which is usually manned by Patients – an ear to listen to any concerns and flag you in the right direction.

  • The phone is checked daily between 8am – 8pm 7 days a week.
    The number is 07470290847.
  • In addition to this website we are also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!
  • You can also write to us at:

OGC – Splash

c/o Upper GI (MDT Office)

E Level room E102

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick hill road, Cosham

PO6 3LY

WHERE DO WE MEET?

We have quarterly meetings at QA Hospital.

A little about us…

The support group was set up in 2013 by the cancer nurse at the time, who felt passionate about enhancing patient support before and after surgery. In 2020 the group had become so successful that we applied and were granted charity status.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?

This means that all the money raised is used directly to support local patients in funding outings and any other requirements to facilitate a patient and families emotional and physical recovery.

WHO ARE WE?

We are a group of volunteers consisting of patients, family members affected by their family’s own journey a retired cancer clinical nurse specialist, and our lovely Georgie who organises refreshments.

We work closely with the team at QAH, surgeons, Tracy, Brian our cancer nurse specialists and Kelly the cancer support worker, Philly our dietitian along with the multidisciplinary office Elise and Michelle who constantly support our endeavours.

The Committee