Reeling in Cancer Awareness

Ever wondered what it's like to manage a fish quay? Well, you're in for a treat, we chat to Nik and find out what happens behind the scenes to keep the fish quay running smoothly, and the fishermen happy! It's been great working with Nik, and we appreciate his openness to trying new things, letting us use the different spaces on the fish quay for our events and meetings, and signing up to be a can...

On this weeks episode we speak to Carol Elliott, SeaFit initiative Manager at The Fishermen's Mission. We delve into why SeaFit was set up, and how learning from SeaFit events has helped to shape the C Aware programme. SeaFit is a joint initiative run by the Fishermen’s Mission and the Seafarers Hospital Society around the coastline of the UK. Based around tide times and fishing seasons, SeaFit br...

We are pleased to introduce you to Brian, one of our fantastic Cancer Champions, who used to be a deep sea fisherman! Brian comes from a family who have the BRCA mutation in their genes. These changes in the BRCA genes can increase a person's risk of developing cancer. Brian is very passionate about spreading cancer awareness amongst his friends and family, and we hope this comes across in this ep...

In the second part of our chat with Norman, former North Shields fishermen, we discuss how skippers and crew mates can support each other to look after their health, the importance of early cancer screening, improvements in treatment options and the recovery time from cancer. Finally we discuss how easy it has been for Norman to give time to being a cancer champion, and how he has already been spr...

In this episode, we hear from Norman, who comes from a big fishing family in the North East, and spent time working on trawler boats in the 70s under his uncle, before moving out of the fishing industry and setting up his own business. As someone who has been through a cancer journey, Norman is a great supporter of the C Aware programme and is being a fantastic messenger for cancer awareness in hi...

On today's episode we are joined by Tina Thompson, Partnership Manager North East and North Cumbria for Macmillan Cancer Support. Find out more about Tina's background in nursing, and how Tina works in her role at Macmillan to improve cancer care and support for communities across the North East.  Understand why North Shields Fish Quay has been funded to set up the C Aware programme and wh...

On today's episode we are joined by Andrea Love, Partnerships and Quality Lead at Macmillan Cancer Support.   Deb and Andrea discuss working at Macmillan, how the programme came about and the bigger picture of why C Aware is working with the fishing community . They also discuss what being  a cancer champion means in day to day life, and how the programme is using fishermen's feedback to t...

In this podcast episode, Marc Evans, CEO of The Fishermen’s Mission, shares how he found his way to the organization after a long career in the Navy. Drawn by his desire to continue serving others, Marc explains how the mission's values of service and integrity resonated with him deeply, making it "the best decision I've ever made." He also highlights the importance of empathy an...

In the first episode of "Reeling in Cancer Awareness," Deb and Elle introduce the C Aware program, aimed at supporting the fishing community in North Shields. They chat about offering info on cancer symptoms, prevention tips, and ways to get help, all without needing a doctor's visit. Elle mentions the weekly C Aware stall on the Fish Quay, where people can stop by for materials like...

Welcome listeners, we are just about to launch our first podcast episode, so here is a little taster of what is to come! Over the next few months we will be introducing you to all the people who have made this programme possible, and speak directly to those people the programme is working alongside. We are really looking forward to sharing what we have been up to so far and what the future may hol...