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MySunrise launches new version in Wolverhampton

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October 17, 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of a new version of theMySunrise Cancer Companion app at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

 Developed in conjunction with the teams at New Cross and Cannock Chase Hospitals, MySunrise introduces patients to the range of cancer services available in the Wolverhampton area. With informative content and bespoke videos featuring current staff and up to date locations, it is designed to create a strong initial connection between the patient and their cancer team. Introducing patients to the hospital where they will be receiving treatment, it provides direct phone numbers and email links to contact the teams, as well as offering information about local support groups and wellbeing events.

"We are thrilled to introduce the MySunrise CancerCompanion app to our patients at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust,"said Stavroula Chante, Lead Cancer Nurse at the Trust. "This app represents a significant step forward in our commitment to providing comprehensive support and empowering patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. We believe the MySunrise app will be a valuable tool, enhancing patient outcomes and improving the overall experience for our patients and their families."

George Brighton, Director and Co-Founder of MySunrise said:“We are excited to be launching the MySunrise Cancer Companion App at theTrust. This is a free resource for patients and their families to help support them through their cancer treatment.

“It’s been designed in partnership with the Cancer Services team at the Trust and includes a whole range of local information and links to give patients everything they need to help them through this difficult time. We’ve had some great feedback from patients and continue to seek the views of those using it to improve the app for the communities of Wolverhampton.”

The MySunrise team have previously launched versions of the app in Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, as well as 5 trusts across the South West of England.