Thinking Ahead Programme

A building with sculptures in front of it.

9 January 2026

If you have a diagnosis of incurable cancer and would like to attend any of the sessions below, please come along.

The sessions are also available for those close to you, partner, family member or friend. There is no need to book a place and no obligation to share during the session.

The sessions will be delivered by health professionals from Velindre to give information, advice and support.

If you want any further information, please contact the Clinical Psychology Service on 02920 196141 or 02920 196130.

All sessions will be held at Maggie's Cardiff.

Session	Date and time	Facilitator	Department and Session Name
1	28/01/2026 10am-11.30am	Patient information / Maggies	Patient information and supportive care resources
2	04/02/2026 10am-11.30am	Welfare Rights Team	Welfare rights and finance
3	11/02/2026 10am-11.30am	Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy	Managing fatigue and keeping active
4	18/02/2026 10am-11.30am	Maggies	Family and carers support
5	25/02/2026 10am-11.30am	Complementary Therapy Team	Complimentary Therapy
6	04/03/2026 10am-11.30am	Clinical Psychology and Counselling Team	Holding onto 'me' in the face of changing health
7	11/03/2026 10am-11.30am	Clinical Psychology and Counselling Team	Managing emotions
8	18/03/2026 10am-11.30am	Palliative Care Nursing Team	Advanced care planning and hospice care
9	25/03/2026 10am-11.30am	Chaplaincy	Spirituality and Me
10	01/04/2026 10am-11.30am	Supportive Care Services	Talking with children about cancer
11	08/04/2026 10am-11.30am	Taylor Edmunds, Poet	Creative writing workshop
12	15/04/2026 10am-11.30am	Dietetics	Management of diet