Supporting Patients and Carers
Cansupport funds a range of free services designed to help patients with a cancer diagnosis and the people who care for them.
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Complementary Therapies
An increasing number of individuals are embracing complementary therapies as a means of enhancing their overall physical and mental well-being.
The Goddess Course
Tailored for individuals navigating the challenges of hair loss resulting from medical treatment, this course addresses concerns about post-treatment appearance.
Meditation Sessions
Our meditation sessions offer a serene sanctuary where you can temporarily set aside your daily worries and embrace tranquility.
Counselling
Engaging in open discussions with a qualified counselor can provide invaluable assistance to both patients and their caregivers as they navigate the challenges of diagnosis, surgery, and treatment.
Complementary Therapies
Many people are choosing to use complementary therapies to help provide support with their physical and mental health.
The therapists are highly trained, fully insured and have many years of experience under their therapeutic belts.
They can offer a range of non clinical treatments.
The therapies include aromatherapy, massage, reflexology and reiki. Some beauty treatments including facials, manicures and pedicures are available.
To book an appointment email whh.macmillandelamerecancercentre@nhs.net or call 01928 753501/02.
The Goddess Course
This course is aimed at patients coping with hair loss and are concerned about their appearance following treatment.
The course aims to improve a patient’s self-esteem and confidence with a focus on the visible effects of cancer treatment such as hair loss, eyebrows, and eyelashes, damage to nails and help with skincare. The class includes practical makeup sessions, skin and wig care
Should you require further information email whh.macmillanadelemerecancercentre@nhs.net or call 01928 753501/02
Meditation Sessions
Meditation sessions are a calm space where you can put day-to-day concerns to one side and enjoy some peace of mind. You will be taken through gentle breathing and relaxation exercises to help release tension. This is followed by guided meditation which gives you the chance to be in a more peaceful and relaxed state of mind. The sessions are held every 3rd Tuesday of the month commencing at 3pm and last one hour.
Should you require further information or would like to attend a class email ww.macmillianandelelamerecancercentre@nhs.net or call 01928 753501/02
Counselling
Talking issues through with a trained counsellor can help support patients and the people who care for them throughout diagnosis, surgery and treatment. Clients are offered person-centred counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Should you require further information email j.mayers@nhs.net or call 01928 753291
Cansupport Garden
Using donations from patients, their families and local companies, Cansupport has created a garden attached to the Macmillan Delamere Information and Support Centre. It has become a tranquil space appreciated and used by staff and patients.
