Stronger Together: Coffee & Connection for the Laryngectomy Community

Please join us for a relaxed and welcoming coffee catch-up hosted by Alan Spinks, Clinical Educator, and assisted by Ally Gallagher, our Atos Care Nurse Adviser. This support group is designed for people living with a laryngectomy or their caregivers to share experiences, connect with others on a similar journey, and find community in a supportive environment. Whether you're newly navigating life after surgery or have been living with a laryngectomy for some time, you're warmly welcome.

When: Wednesday 1 October at 3 PM Auckland Time

Duration: 1 hour

Meet Our Hosts

Alan Spinks is a qualified nurse with over 38 years’ experience. As well as being a nurse Alan holds an honours degree in psychology. He has a post graduate qualification in Education and has worked exclusively with laryngectomees in UK, NZ, and Australia. Alan is a laryngectomee himself which helps him bring a special insight into living with a TL. He is passionate about improving the lives of his fellow laryngectomees and works tirelessly through consultations and the development of IT Technology.

Ally Gallagher has been a nurse since 2015, working in respiratory medicine, intensive care, and virtual health roles. She is comfortable managing patients with altered airways such as tracheostomies and laryngectomies. Within Sydney, Ally has worked in both private and public hospitals within intensive care, most recently a head and neck cancer unit as well as rural locations such as Lismore and Alice Springs.

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