Motion text
That this House celebrates the work of Cancer Connect Yeovil; notes that the group is part of the non-medical support offered by the Cancer Support Team based at Yeovil District Hospital; also notes that the group is open to anyone at any stage of cancer treatment or recovery and aims to better support those affected by cancer and to meet others who understand; thanks Rebecca Cracknell for her invaluable five years of hard work running the group; recognises, more broadly, that support groups based around the arts have been shown to improve mental and physical health outcomes as well as aiding emotional expression, improving coping and psychological adaptation to cancer, and enhancing optimism and hope for survival; and expresses its support for the continuation of funding for Cancer Connect Yeovil in 2025 and beyond.
Signatures (11)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Dance, Adam
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 January 2025
Morello, Edward
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 January 2025
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 January 2025
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 January 2025
Dyke, Sarah
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 January 2025
Roome, Ian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
23 January 2025
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.