Cancercareline - 24 hour helpline - 01495 221660

CANCERCARELINE SERVICES

COUNSELLING SERVICE

Our BACP Supervised Counselling Team offer a free confidential counselling service to anyone affected by cancer - patients, carers, family and friends.

Counselling Sessions take place at the Cancercareline House and are by prior appointment.

To book an appointment or for further details about this service, please contact

Cancercareline: 01495 221660.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES - THURSDAY EACH WEEK

What are complementary therapies?

Complementary therapies are generally viewed as treatments which are given alongside convential medical treatments.

By choosing a therapy to suit personal needs, many people with cancer can feel they regain some personal control over managing their health.

Evidence suggests that the therapies listed below can contribute to improvements in physical and psychological well being.

Willy and Linda have worked for Cancercareline for many years and offer a full range ofrelaxing therapies, including Massages, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Reiki.

Therapies are by appointment. Please contact Cancercareline: 01495 221660

BEAUTY TREATMENTS -TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EACH WEEK

Carol offers manicures, pedicures, eyelash and brow tinting and waxing.

Using all natural products clients can also enjoy the benefit of having a full natural facial. She also offers Reiki which gives true relaxation.

Treatments are by appointment.

Please contact Cancercareline: 01495 221660

TUESDAY FRIENDS

This lively group meet on Tuesday afternoon in the Cancercareline House from 1.30pm until 3.30pm approx. All are welcome you can pop in any time.

This friendly group typifies our motto,

"Living with Cancer".

Usually on the first Tuesday of the month Tuesday Friends organises a day trip. Anyone is welcome to join the trips. Check the calendar for all trips that have been arranged.

CRAFT GROUP

The Craft Group meet every Friday in the Cancercareline House

from 10.30am until 2.00pm.

Working with Pat, their craft demonstrator, they make a range of items to raise funds for Cancercareline or for personal projects.

After a morning's hard work the group usually arrange their lunch before leaving.

This is another great social group.

C-RED Men's Suppor Group

Our newly formed men's support group meets every Wednesday from 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Neil, the group facilitator is on hand to offer a warm welcome to anyone affected by cancer. You may be a patient, a carer, family member or friend.

This client led group enjoys a range of support and activities in an informal and friendly setting.

If you are interested in joining, please contact the Cancercareline office on 01495 221660 for further details.