Maggie's London

Staff Information

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  Bernie Byrne

  Centre Head, Maggie's London

  
  

  In my role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Edinburgh I worked alongside staff in Maggie’s and found it an invaluable resource to offer to people I cared for in the oncology centre.
  
  When my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago, the Maggie’s centre had just opened and I suggested she drop in.  Ten years on, and feeling well, she maintains that Maggie’s helped her in a way that no other support organisation has been able to.
  
  I have worked as a Nurse in cancer care since 1988.  During this time I spent over 10 years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in oncology in Edinburgh and Liverpool.
  
  I spent two years in New Zealand where I had many adventures and learnt life is for living. Mind you sunny weather and a few tropical islands on your doorstep also helps!

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  Jay Shah

  Benefits Adviser, Maggie's London

  
  

  Within a few minutes of having stepped into a Maggie's Centre I realised that this is the place where I should be working. 
  
  I have worked as an Advice Worker within the non-profit sector for over 16 years helping clients on a range of legal issues such as immigration, welfare benefits and housing.
  
  I enjoy going on holiday and spending quality time with my family.

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  Rachael Brastock

  Dimbleby Clinical Psychologist, Maggie's London

  
  

  This post is funded for three years by Dimbleby Cancer Care www.dimblebycancercare.org.uk.

  I am excited to be a part of the new London Maggie's Centre. For me Maggie’s is a safe place for people to acknowledge the difficulties and challenges of cancer whilst not forgetting the importance of quality and enjoyment in life.
   
  Before joining Maggie's I worked in pain management with a great team at St Thomas' Hospital. Prior to that, I worked in a range of settings including an NHS Oncology Health Centre.
   
  I trained to be a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Hull but have since made the move south. Although I miss many things about Yorkshire I enjoy working in the vibrancy of London - whilst being glad to escape my home in the countryside at the end of the day.

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  Leah Jeffries

  Community Fundraiser, Maggie's London

  
  

  During my final year at university my dad died from cancer at the age of 50.  I wish there had been a Maggie’s Centre to support my family.  It was this that made me decide to pursue a career in fundraising.
  
  I have worked in fundraising since then and have had a lot experience of the different areas of fundraising for different charities.  I can now bring all the skills I have learnt together in my role at Maggie’s.
  
  I am a jeweller in my spare time.

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  Lorraine Gray

  Complementary Therapist, Maggie's London

  
  

  I love the environment and philosophy of Maggie's.

  I've worked for 8 years in an NHS oncology unit and love walking in nature, meditation and travelling. 

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  Monique Proudlove

  Assistant Psychologist, Maggie's London

  
  

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  Marcia Kenny

  Relaxation & Stress Management Support Specialist, Maggie's London

  
  

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  Deborah Boys

  Admin Support, Maggie's London

  
  

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  Hilary Saw

  Relaxation & Stress Management Support Specialist, Maggie's London

  
  

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  Julie Parish

  Art Therapist, Maggie's London