Welcome to the 1000 Club
wellbeing
The Wellbeing Centre located on the fourth floor of The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (The Beatson) is at the heart of Beatson Cancer Charity. Offering a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of the busy hospital, the Centre provides a welcome respite for both inpatients and outpatients. Patients remark that this calm and welcoming space reduces stress and anxiety, improves their mood and leaves them feeling invigorated. A diagnosis of cancer brings a deluge of emotional and physical challenges such as stress, anxiety, hair loss, skin changes and nail damage. Through our Wellbeing Services at The Beatson and in eight health care settings across the west of Scotland, Beatson Cancer Charity delivers around 16,000 complementary therapies each year, helping to relieve the distress which these difficulties can bring to patients and families. Hairloss is a well-known side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Even for those who do not lose their hair, changes to the texture or issues with their scalp and skin can also be difficult to manage. For both women and men, hair loss can be incredibly difficult. Hair can be a huge part of our identify, and people feel that in losing their hair, they are not themselves. Our Hairdressing and Wig Fitting team are skilled at helping people through this experience with care and sensitivity. There is no doubt that a diagnosis of cancer and the subsequent treatment causes huge stress and anxiety for patients and their loved ones. Furthermore, patients also deal with the physical effects of their illness and treatment which can include fatigue, pain, changes to skin, nail damage and neuropathy. These challenges can affect every aspect of their lives.
Complementary Therapies such as massage, reiki and reflexology can help to reduce stress and anxiety and the physical effects of cancer, while mindfulness and relaxation sessions increase individuals’ coping strategies and promote self-care techniques. We provide podiatry treatment to people affected by cancer who are receiving treatment at The Beatson or local hospitals. Cancer treatment can cause changes to nails. The nailbeds can become a potential site for infection, a particular issue for those whose immune system is compromised due to treatment. For patients who are affected by peripheral neuropathy (numbness in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy), injuries and infections can go unnoticed. Our professional podiatry service means patients can benefit from a specialist assessment and delivery of personalised podiatry treatment swiftly and efficiently.
over 16,000 people enjoy the benefits of the wellbeing centre each year, operating daily, we must raise almost £4,000 per week to run the wellbeing centre.
how to register
We are here to support you to reach your goal. Email: 1000Club@beatsoncancercharity.org Call: 0141 212 0505 Or visit www.beatsoncancercharity.org/beatson-1000-club Beatson Cancer Charity is a Scottish Charity, SC044442, regulated by the Scottish Charity Register (OSCR)
at a total cost of £25 per session, £1,000 could fund 40 complementary therapy sessions.
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