Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre
South West Principal Treatment Centre (PTC)

Service information

Whilst on the Bristol TYA unit you will remain under the care of your specialist consultant and team, however care is very much a team approach.

We have a specialist team of cancer professionals who will support you throughout and beyond your cancer diagnosis and treatment. The TYA team will respond to your emotional, social and practical needs, remembering that you are a young person and an individual. The team will work in a positive, flexible, creative way to meet your needs and understand what is most important to you. They can also support your family, friends, partner, tutors, colleagues... basically anyone who is supporting you and is also affected by what you are going through.

We see the young person first, cancer diagnosis second.

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Teenage Cancer Trust - Bristol TYA Unit Tour

TYA Lead Clinician and Teenage Cancer Trust Lead TYA Cancer Nurse

Based in Bristol, the Lead Clinician and Lead Nurse are responsible for making sure the service for the whole of the South West works to the highest possible standards, they are strong advocates for young people with cancer and will intervene if serious problems arise. You or your family can ask to meet the Lead Clinician or the Lead Nurse if you feel your concerns are not being dealt with as you would like, or if you would like to give feedback for the care that you have received.

Dr Rachel Dommett

Claire Harrison

07909 891884

TYA Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS)

TYA Clinical Nurse Specialists provide advice, support, advocacy and gain help from other services for you and your family. Your TYA CNS can be your main clinical point of contact (keyworker) and can help you navigate your treatment; they have an active role in providing support, education and training for other healthcare professionals in your clinical team.

There is a TYA CNS in each of our regional Designated Hospitals, as well as in Bristol.

Claire Lewis-Norman

07771 996449

Jax Hulbert
07827 896110

Liz Allison

07552 504867

Kirsty Slater

07552 504867

Other Bristol team members

Amy Devine

The TYA inpatient ward is managed by the TYA Ward Sister whose staff are experienced in the management of cancer in teenagers and young adults. All the nurses who work in Area 61 have chosen to work with young people with cancer.

Meg McLernon

Josh Mousley

Currently based in Bristol and online, Josh is non-medical and can provide you with individually tailored support, activities on and off the unit and online, and any extra advice or information you may need. Josh is available to talk to you about life outside your treatment and anything else that affects you and your wellbeing - things like sex and relationships, body image and self-esteem, careers and work experience, drugs and alcohol.

Suzie Holmes

07795 641 775

Your YLvC social worker is able to provide a wide range of support to you and the people who are important to you, to help you cope with the practical, financial and emotional impact of cancer. They will help you deal with any concerns you may have around your finances (help with accessing grants and benefits,) employers, school, college, university, and housing. Your social worker may also be able to help with practical issues such as getting to and from hospital, parking and accessing accommodation nearby. They can provide emotional support to you and your support network throughout your cancer journey.

Bristol TYA Clinical Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists provide psychological support for young people with cancer during their cancer treatment and for up to two years post treatment. This may be offered to you and/or your family, if you are struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings in relation to cancer. This may be adjusting to what having cancer means to you, managing uncertainty or the impact of your treatment (e.g. on relationships, self-esteem or body-image) or adjusting to the end of treatment.

If you think this would be beneficial, please speak to a member of the team. If your team thinks that you would benefit from a referral to a Clinical Psychologist, this will only be made after discussion and agreement with you.

Complementary therapies are available in Area 61, click to learn more

Area 61 Teenage Cancer Trust Inpatient Unit: 0117 342 1133

Area 61 Teenage Cancer Trust Outpatients and Day Unit: 0117 342 7198

YLvC Social work team office number: 0117 342 1713

Hospital switchboard: 0117 923 0000

Local Charities

The Friends of Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre - dedicated to supporting the patients, visitors and staff of Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre. Our work improves the environment in which the patients are treated and provides comfort and support to them and their families.

Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity have funded peer support groups and activities for our TYA cancer patients.

Useful Links and Resources

Teenage Cancer Trust | UK Cancer Charity: provides information about cancer, events and activities you can get involved with.

Move Against Cancer: supporting you to move /exercise.

Willow Foundation: Special Days are bespoke experiences booked throughout the UK and they come in three different varieties:
1. Days Out - These are fun-packed day trips designed around your interests. Examples include a trip to a theme park, tickets to a sporting event, a day at the zoo and many more besides.
2. Breaks - This could be a short stay at a hotel or a longer break in self-catering accommodation – such as a holiday park or cottage.
3. At home - We also arrange experiences at home which could be an option for those who are less mobile or who find it hard to leave home. Your Special Day at home could be a party for you and your loved ones, a very special photoshoot to capture a precious family moment, a pamper day or a film party!

Teens Unite | Teen Cancer Support: peer support groups and activities, online and face to face

Ben Saunders Foundation: a holiday retreat in the Cotswolds.

Flynnes Barn: you can come together to find friends who are living through similar experiences and enjoy a variety of creative and outward-bound activities.

Youth Cancer Trust: Free wellbeing holidays (young person plus a friend/sibling/partner) and online support.

Blood Cancer UK | We're here to beat blood cancer Support for anyone worried about blood cancer with expert information and advice.

The Brain Tumour Charity: A charity offering a wide range of inclusive and accessible services for everyone affected by a brain tumour. They have a Young Adults Service for anyone aged 16-30 with a brain tumour diagnosis, which helps to connect you with others and supports you with any information you might need.

Sarcoma UK
A charity offering a range of support and information about sarcoma cancers. They have a Sarcoma UK Support Line that you can call or email, a list of local sarcoma support groups you can attend and a range of up-to-date information guides about sarcoma that you can view on their website.

Hospital and Ward Facilities

Ward facilities

Kitchen facilities with hot water boiler, fridge, freezer and microwave
Dining area
Social and Chill out spaces called the 'Chat Room' (juke box, pool table and table football), 'Gaming Room' and Quiet Room'
Complementary therapies room - Reflexology Mondays and Reiki Fridays
TV, DVD and gaming facilities
Free Teenage Cancer Trust Wifi and laptops.
Psychological health services

Hospital facilities

BHOC cafes
Brewnel's, Foyer, main entrance, Monday to Friday: 7am - 6pm, Weekends: 9am - 4pm

BRI cafes
Costa Coffee, Welcome Centre, Queen's Building, level two

BRI shops
Marks & Spencer, WH Smiths, Welcome Centre

Free patient Wi-Fi and entertainment

Deliveroo and online shopping deliveries can be delivered to the Main Entrance

How to Find Us

Directions to Ward
Zone D

Area 61 Inpatient ward - Level Six (D601)

Outpatients and day unit - Level Five (D505)

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