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Wellbeing

Changes in physical appearance

  • Look Good, Feel Better is a specialist cancer charity supporting patients with the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment. They run workshops both virtually and in person to provide practical advice about changes to skin, eyebrows, lashes, hair, nails, and body confidence. To find out more or book a workshop click here. (Book a Workshop – Look Good Feel Better : Look Good Feel Better)
  • Boots have specially trained members of staff who can support with the visible side effects of treatment. They can help you to define sparse brows and lashes and advise you how to care for brittle nails. To find out more or to locate your closest Boots No7 Macmillan Beauty Advisor click here. (Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors | Macmillan Cancer Support
  • Cancer Research UK has tips on makeup on its website: Day make up to help you feel better | Coping with cancer | Cancer Research UK
  • ReCover provides practical support for hair loss. With specialist support and advice, you can explore the right option for you, whether that be a wig, headscarf or just information and guidance about hair regrowth. Sessions are held at the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre, booking is essential.

Special days out

There are charities that can support people with serious illness to have special days out or attend special events. They are:

The Willow Foundation (for young adults aged 18 to 40 years)

Something to Look Forward to gives various gifts to people affected by cancer to promote wellbeing. These might include short breaks, days out, going to events, meals, etc.

Exercise

Exercise can promote health and wellbeing. Whether you are looking for a gentle exercise class, team sport or professional personalised exercise programme there is something for everyone.

Active Norfolk have specific information for exercise and managing long term health conditions. They also have an Activity Finder to help you find a suitable session for you in a convenient location.

Active NoW and Broadly Active are exercise referral programmes which develop tailored training packages to ensure suitable physical activities based on an individuals needs. You can be referred into the programme by speaking with your doctor, nurse, physiotherapist or pharmacist.

The Big C host a wellbeing support programme to increase your physical activity with a weekly online exercise class and regular 1:1 support through their Get Moving programme.

Norfolk and Waveney Talking Therapies provide a range of support for people with mental health and emotional issues, such as low mood, depression, or stress. They work with you to help you make the necessary changes to improve your wellbeing and quality of life. You can self-refer into the service for professional support or can be referred by a healthcare practitioner. Talking Therapies provide one-to-one support, CBT, guided self help and relationship counselling. The website also has a wealth of self help resources including mindfulness recordings, online workshops and social events.

Complementary Therapy

Complementary Therapies can support your physical and emotional wellbeing. The Big C offer gentle massage, relaxation, reflexology and reiki. These services are available at the support centres, including hubs at Cromer’s North Norfolk Macmillan Centre. For more information contact The Big C on 0800 092 7640.

The North Norfolk Macmillan Support Centre and the Macmillan Information Pod are supported by volunteers trained in Hand Massage. There is no need to book in but please contact the teams to find out when the next session is being held. The NNUHFT also have a Complementary therapy service for inpatients on Mulbarton Ward, supported by the N&N Hospitals charity.