Award for Clatterbridge brain cancer nurse Jill Sokratous
Jill Sokratous was presented with the Professional Excellence Award during The Brain Tumour Charity’s Celebrating You 2023 event in London.
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Jill Sokratous was presented with the Professional Excellence Award during The Brain Tumour Charity’s Celebrating You 2023 event in London.
A number of new health services will also be introduced in 2023, including Oncology Clinics at primary care level
VALE of Clwyd MP, Dr James Davies, is supporting efforts to improve care and treatment for brain tumours across Wales after attending a recent event…
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