Simon Darby MBE (He/Him)
@simonpeterdarby
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Young Lives vs Cancer Social Work Team Leader, CrossFitter, researcher in exercise in cancer, CrossFit Affiliate NFP MOVE Forward. All my views are my own.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined August 2012
RT @NaomiAlgeo: Our @IRLpson paper looking at how to support psycho-oncology professionals in Ireland is now available!! . @irishcancer @hโฆ.
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Thrilled to win at this years Dragonโs Den pitch. Skilling up our volunteer coaches is important to me but also the success of our MOVE Forward programme.
What a day! Congratulations to ALL the WINNERS #CoProductionWins #ChristmasMagic thank you to @AineMorrison, my fellow dragons and the wonderful commitment to co production @renniejenny22 @triciadevlin @JaneMcC37306018 @simonpeterdarby & @MarshaSwMum and all not tagged! ๐ฅณโจ.
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No reason why you canโt look good on chemo/radio or surgery recovery. Functional fashion for cancer treatment. Not one fleece has been the same as another and everyone loves theirs.
Cancer Fleece Club is a monthly group supporting 14 to 24 year olds with cancer to design funky treatment-friendly fleeces
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So deserving!!! The haematology service is fantastic in NHSCT.
The winners of the Cancer Nurse Award are @Lyons_LM and @KerrieJSweeney, representing the @NHSCTrust haematology nursing team. They ensure patients receive a person-centred service from the point of diagnosis and throughout their pathway. Congratulations to the team. #NINoY24
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RT @DarbyColm: Will always advocate for promoting positive conversations about childhood vaccines to reduce vaccine hesitancy- showcasing tโฆ.
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#CPCC2024- Day 2. Great start to Day too with @davidxgraham hearing about paediatric palliative care in NI. ๐๐ป links with UK/ireland, regional PPC Consultant + 5 trust leads. The plans for a sustainable, equitable and funded 24/7 cover across NI for paediatric palliative care
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RT @HannahLinane: So delighted to have @simonpeterdarby and Lisa Callendar, presenting on delivery of care to AYA with cancer at the Childrโฆ.
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Key themes:.1- utilisation of standardised documents +protocols. 2- shared decision making between the AYA +their families and HC teams.3-importance of open +honest communication.4- individualisation +flexibility in the ACP process.5- timing of ACP initiation and discussion.
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Grabbing a โ๏ธ and ๐ง to read @HannahLinane review article on advanced care planning for adolescents and young adults. Very interesting scoping review and the thematic findings. ๐ is good rapport and a trusting relationship with AYA and family. @YLvsCancer @LindsaySullivan
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Our programme methodology is @CrossFit and we promote community spirit for the young adult living life after cancer and their support networks. Our aim to reduce the impact of cancer through CrossFit. Supported through @TNLComFundNI @CFNIreland @YLvsCancer @UlsterUni.
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7 years ago I set out to show the value of exercise for young cancer patients. What started as a research study is now a fully implemented exercise programme across 5 locations. 89 young people, 11 siblings, 21 partners, 640 hours coached and 20 amazing volunteer coaches.
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Northern Ireland Carers should not be at a further disadvantage. It is important that we recognise the role they play in caring for a loved one and that shouldnโt mean they receive less rights than a carer in GB.
The Carer's Leave Act comes into force in GB tomorrow, but those juggling caring and employment in NI will be left behind. We're urging @conormurphysf to go a step further and include paid carer's leave in the Employment Rights Bill. It makes moral, financial & economic sense.
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Excited for this playlist.
๐ต๐ถ โ๐๐ฆ๐ค๐๐ โ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ค โ๐๐๐๐๐ฃโ ๐. To mark Adolescent & Young Adults #CancerAwareness Week 2024 - @IrishCancerSoc have partnered with @TeenCancerUSA + @YLvsCancer & @Barretstown and invite you to create our global @Spotify Playlist at๐๐ผ.
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I refused to play board games so Gerard decided the dogs would be equal opponents to me. Holidaying in Fermanagh
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Getting back to university after cancer treatment can be daunting and complicated. Advocating for young people is essential, they may not know what they can ask for, what they may need, so our job is to support and empower them but sometimes fight for them. #WorldSocialWorkDay.
Happy #WorldSocialWorkDay!. Do you know some of the ways Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers support and empower young cancer patients and their families?. Here, Deirdre shares how Young Lives vs Cancer Social Worker Simon supported her son Fearghal through his treatment and
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ALT Video description: . Young people exercising in a gym with barbells, jumping pull ups, javelin of PVC pipes. Smiling and laughing as they exercise.
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For the last 3 weeks our MOVE Forward athletes have been competing in the @CrossFit Open and they have absolutely smashed it!. Amazing efforts all around with great camaraderie + team spirit. Exercise is so important in life after cancer treatment. @YLvsCancer @TNLComFundNI
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Image description:.Gym rig with two extendable arms, BlazePod lights attached to rig, three boxes and a set of barbells vertical with coloured cones on top. Green band across lower part of rig.
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Coached a young adaptive athlete with ataxia and got to set up a challenging, safe and fun workout station. Focus was on accuracy, co-ordination, balance, strength, dynamic movement, and core. @CrossFit @AndyCFNI @YLvsCancer @CCUCharity
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Interesting read.
Psychosocial correlates of physical activity in cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Journal of Cancer Survivorship. #survonc
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