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Physical Health – Support Services
Physical Health – Specialist Support Services
Services providing support for particular physical conditions. For care/ nursing homes offering dementia care, see General Health & Care Services
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Acupuncture
Winchcombe Acupuncture
Winchcombe Acupuncture is a friendly, professional acupuncture practice based within the Cotswold Eye Care Centre. Established in 2004, the practice is run by Anna Darrock (BAcC), who maintains high standards of ethics and conduct, ensuring the health and safety of patients at all times. Acupuncture is a tried and tested system of traditional medicine which has been used in China and other eastern cultures for thousands of years to restore, promote and maintain good health. Its benefits are now widely acknowledged all over the world and in the past decade traditional acupuncture has begun to feature more prominently in mainstream healthcare in the UK.
ADDRESS Located in Cotswold Eye Care Centre, High Street, Winchcombe, Glos. GL54 5LJ TELEPHONE 07540 353137 EMAIL anna@acupuncturecheltenham.org WEB www.winchcombeacupuncture.co.uk and www. acupuncturecheltenham.org Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Alzheimers Society
Offers a wide range of support services to people with dementia and their carers. The Dementia Connect service advisers offer telephone or face-to-face advice and help people to remain independent, and active in their communities. Talking Point is a free on-line community open 24 hours per day and is accessed on-line. The website has telephone numbers for many services in the local area, such as Gloucester Befriending service (a telephone service for people who need a bit of company), and ‘Singing for the Brain’ . The Alzheimers Society also runs the Dementia Friends Programme which helps to change people’s perceptions about dementia. TELEPHONE National dementia helpline 0333 150456 for information, advice, and emotional support for anyone affected by dementia. WEB www.dementiafriends.org.uk www.alzheimers.org.uk
Alzheimers Society Memory Café Cheltenam
Cheltenham Memory Café is a monthly Memory Café for people who are worried about their memory, their family and friends and anyone affected by dementia. It offers a relaxed café area where people can meet and share experiences with others in a similar situation and get practical information and advice from health and care professionals. Meets on Tuesdays usually in Pittville Room, Cheltenham Municipal Offices. ADDRESS Cheltenham Memory Café, Cheltenham Municipal Offices, The Promenade, Cheltenham GL52 9SA TELEPHONE Rachel Stephens 01452 525222 EMAIL Gloucestershire@alzheimers.org.uk WEB www.yourcircle.org.uk
Physical Health – Specialist Support Services
Offers information about all aspects of living with dementia and gives support to access services. People who are worried about their memory can contact the dementia advisers.
ADDRESS Agricultural House, Greville Close, Sandhurst Road, Gloucester GL2 9RG TELEPHONE 01452 525222 EMAIL gloucestershire@alzheimers.org.uk
Mindsong
A Gloucestershire charity reaching people with dementia through music and song to help unlock memories. Singing and music therapy services are offered and can be delivered in care homes, for groups and within private homes. ADDRESS PO Box 205, Tewkesbury GL20 9EL TELEPHONE 01684 273656 / 07989 936270 EMAIL Maggie.grady@mindsong.org.uk WEB www.mindsong.org.uk
Winchcombe Museum
Treatment for dementia often recommends therapies involving reliving/remembering past times. Carers are welcome to visit the Museum with their people in their care. The entrances and toilet facilities have been designed with people with dementia in mind.
Arthritis
Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust
Local fundraising charity to help people affected by rheumatism, arthritis and similar diseases of the joints through funding resources and research. ADDRESS Parkside, Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road, Cheltenham GL53 7AN TELEPHONE 01242 221005 EMAIL steve@glosarthritistrust.org WEB www.Glosarthritistrust.org
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) Gloucester Group
A national patient-led organisation which aims to provide information and support for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, their families, friends and carers, as well as health professionals with an interest in RA. The website has lots of useful information including, on self-management of the condition, local group information and opportunities to talk with other people who live with RA. The nearest local group is the Gloucester NRAS Group. ADDRESS Gloucester South Community Fire Station , Tuffley Lane, Gloucester GL4 0AS TELEPHONE 01628 823524 EMAIL groups@nras.org.uk
AccuWeather
This webpage gives local weather details which may have an influence on arthritis symptoms. WEB https://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/ winchcombe/gl54-5/arthritis-weather/328262
Cancer
Macmillan
A national charity that provides a wide range of support for people suffering with cancer and for their carers. Includes up-to-date, expert information as well as practical, medical, emotional, and financial support. Can aso provide benefits advice and grants for anything from heating bills to travel costs. Cancer support specialists are available for everyone with cancer. Call the support line or visit the website for more details. Helpline is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8 pm. ADDRESS Macmillan Information Hub, The Atrium, Gloucester Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN TELEPHONE 0808 808 0121 for general enquiries, or, support line 0808 808 000 WEB www.macmillan.org.uk
Maggie’s
A relaxed, comfortable drop-in centre near Cheltenham Hospital offering free practical, social and emotional support by a professional team. The centre is open Monday - Friday 9 -5. Maggie’s offers support to those diagnosed with cancer and their family and friends for face-to-face support as well as via the phone, online via email or virtual media. Courses and workshops are offered to all people affected by a cancer diagnosis at any stage of diagnosis and covering many aspects of living with cancer including emotional, fitness and financial advice, recovering and living with cancer. ADDRESS Maggie’ Centre Cheltenham, The Lodge, College Baths Road, Cheltenham GL53 7QB TELEPHONE 01242 250611 EMAIL cheltenham@maggies.org WEB www.maggies.org SOCIAL maggiescheltenham
Physical Health – Specialist Support Services
Peta Chiropody
Peta has enjoyed practising Chiropody in Winchcombe for nearly 20 years. She has a fully equipped surgery and offers home visits, as well as treating patients in local nursing, residential and care homes. For the past 15 years Peta has treated patients on a voluntary basis at Sue Ryder. Most clients are self-referred or recommended by other healthcare professionals. Peta also treats clients referred by local GPs and District Nurses, and works closely with the NHS Podiatry Department. Peta’s practice consists of giving relatively straightforward Chiropody treatments such as the treatment of corns, thickened nails, fungal infections, ingrown big toe nails, hard skin and giving advice on other conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis.
Clients presenting with conditions such as sports injuries, or requiring Gait Assessment, can be referred to a group of highly qualified local professionals with whom Peta works closely. CONTACT Peta Leitch MSSCh, MBChA ADDRESS Balloon Cottage, Gloucester St, Winchcombe GL54 5NA TELEPHONE 01242 603714
Winchcombe Clinic
Sarah Guyll established Winchcombe Clinic in 2004 and offers a wide range of treatments for all aspects of foot care. Her main area of interest is Biomechanics which includes FMT (Foot Mobilisation Technique). FMT is a painless ‘hands on’ set of techniques which aim to increase the range of motion at joints and reduce symptoms, and can be used alone or combined with orthotics.
Winchcombe Clinic is a purpose-built clinic, attached to Winchcombe Library. The clinic has level access, with ground-floor waiting and treatment rooms and free parking in front of the building. OPENING: Reception is normally staffed from 9am to 12 noon Monday to Friday ADDRESS Winchcombe Clinic, Back Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5PZ TELEPHONE 01242 602672 EMAIL via http://www.winchcombe-clinic.co.uk/contact. php WEB www.winchcombe-clinic.co.uk The Cotswold Chiropractor
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on improving the function of the joints, nerves and muscles in the body. The word Chiropractic is derived from the Greek ‘Cheiros’ which means ‘done by hand’. We use gentle, swift movements called ‘adjustments’ in joints which have become restricted or misaligned, to restore the normal function. I take an integrated approach to healthcare: encouraging regular, appropriate exercise; offering postural and ergonomic advice and of course, delivering high standards of chiropractic care. Prevention is better than cure.... pain is often the last symptom of dysfunction, so regular chiropractic check-ups can pick up on early joint restrictions which may lead to inflammation and pain at a later stage. ADDRESS The Cotswold Chiropractor, Unit 2, The Exchange, High Street, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5LJ TELEPHONE 07980 662 229 EMAIL alex@thecotswoldchiropractor.co.uk WEB www.thecotswoldchiropractor.co.uk
Dementia
Please see entries under Alzheimers
Diabetes
Diabetes UK – Glevum Support Group
A national organisation offering a helpline and local support groups. The website has a lot of information on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and managing the conditions, including nutrition and diet, reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, living with diabetes, children and diabetes, and emotional wellbeing. Please see website for local support groups and events. Support Group meetings are held by the Glevum Support Group at Christ Church, Heron Way, Abbeydale GL4 5EQ ADDRESS Diabetes UK South West Office, Victoria House, Victoria Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3FA TELEPHONE 0345 123 2399 EMAIL south.west@diabetes.org.uk WEB www.diabetesglos.org.uk
The Gloucestershire NHS Community Diabetes Service comprises a team of specialist nurses, dieticians, educators and a consultant. This service supports people living with Type 2 Diabetes to lead a happy and healthy life by providing specialist advice. There are clinics and education sessions run across Gloucestershire. Home visits are also possible where appropriate. Please speak with your nurse/GP to organise a referral into the service. Alternatively, you can self-refer for our education sessions online or over the phone; please see our contact details below. ADDRESS Southgate Moorings, 2 Kimbrose Way, Gloucester GL1 2DB TELEPHONE 0300 421 8137/8163 EMAIL Commdiabetesteam@ghc.nhs.uk WEB www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/ diabetes/
Lloyds Pharmacy, Winchcombe
Lloyds pharmacy offers screening for diabetes type 2 to find out whether people are at risk of developing diabetes. The screening only takes a few minutes and is available for people over 16 who may be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The process involves questions and simple tests. FEES The service is currently charged at £10.00 for a test. HOURS 9am – 6pm Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm Saturday ADDRESS 11 High Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LJ TELEPHONE 01242 602305 WEB https://lloydspharmacy.com/pages/type-2diabetes-testing Nutritionist resources
The web page below shows nutritionists within 30 miles of Winchcombe and provides details of their specialisms and profiles. WEB https://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/town/ winchcombe
Flu vaccinations
Lloyds Pharmacy, Winchcombe
Lloyds Pharmacy offers flu vaccinations. These are free for people who are over 50, pregnant or who have certain health conditions. Those who are not eligible for a free jab can pay a fee, currently £12.99. FEES £12.99 for those who are not eligible for a free vaccination HOURS 9am – 6pm Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm Saturday ADDRESS 11 High Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LJ TELEPHONE 01242 602305 WEB www.Lloydspharmacy.com
Flu vaccinations are available free of charge for eligible patients at Winchcombe Medical Centre. Booking essential. HOURS Monday to Friday 8am – 6.30pm with occasional opening on Saturdays ADDRESS Winchcombe Medical Centre, Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5GZ TELEPHONE 01242 602 307 for appointments and enquiries, or, out of hours 111. WEB www.winchcombemedical.nhs.uk SOCIAL WinchcombeMC
Hearing
For hearing tests you will need to go to Cheltenham.
Boots
Audiologists can examine your ears and assess your hearing ability in terms of volume, pitch and hearing speech in noise. It is important to see a specialist. Following an assessment audiologists will be able to advise and recommend next steps as appropriate. ADDRESS 197-199 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 1DB TELEPHONE 0345 270 1600 WEB Boots https://stores.bootshearingcare.com/ cheltenham/197-199-high-street.html
Cleeve Ear Wax Clinic
This clinic offers private ear wax removal in Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham. Ali Busby is a registered nurse with over 16 years’ experience in ear care and ear wax removal, providing a local and specialised ear wax removal service using safe, efficient and effective micro-suction technology. The appointment includes a full ear health check-up and a video examination. HOURS Reception open 9am – 12noon FEES £70 per appointment with any follow up sessions required charged at half price ADDRESS 2 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham GL52 8RP TELEPHONE 01242 678765 EMAIL reception@cotswoldchiro.co.uk WEB www.cleeveearwaxclinic.co.uk Specsavers in Cheltenham offer hearing tests and hearing consultations, which can be booked over the phone, online, or in-store. There is also the facility on their website for a free on-line hearing test. The company also offers help with hearing aids and check-ups for hearing aid users, and ear wax removal. For NHS-funded hearing tests you will need to visit your GP beforehand ADDRESS Unit 1, 206 High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3HF Unit 3, Bishops Walk, Tewkesbury, GL20 5LQ TELEPHONE 01242 224 314 (Cheltenham) or 01684 273 027 (Tewkesbury) WEB Specsavers.co.uk
Winchcombe Medical Centre
Hearing aid clinics restarted in August. Please ring reception to book your appointment. HOURS 8am – 6.30pm Monday – Friday with occasional opening on Saturdays ADDRESS Winchcombe Medical Centre, Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5GZ TELEPHONE 01242 602 307 for appointments and enquiries, or, out of hours 111. WEB www.winchcombemedical.nhs.uk SOCIAL WinchcombeMC
Heart Conditions / Heart health
British Heart Foundation
Heart Support Groups are set up by patients and carers, and these affiliated Support Groups provide support to anyone who has been affected by heart and circulatory diseases. They provide a safe and welcoming environment for members to talk to others who have been in the same situation. A local support group meets at Highbury Church Hall in Cheltenham, offering support to heart patients in the local area, organising exercise classes and social events including coach trips, coffee mornings and lunch outings. There are also BHF online communities including for teens with heart conditions. Teen Heart is ‘a welcoming, friendly group for teenagers aged 13-18’ and ‘One Beat’ is for those aged 18-30. Events and activities include virtual quizzes, escape rooms and weekend activities.
HOURS 9.45 or 11.15am Mondays Exercise class 2.30pm Thursday VENUE Highbury Church Hall, 3 Priory Walk, Cheltenham GL52 6DS TELEPHONE Mick (Support Group): 01242 251 7430 EMAIL heartsupportgroups@bhf.org.uk WEB https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport
The Medical Centre is able to help and provide advice for heart conditions and also provides Blood Pressure checks.
HOURS 9am – 6.30pm Monday – Friday Occasional opening on Saturdays ADDRESS Winchcombe Medical Centre, Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL54 5GZ TELEPHONE 01242 602 307 for appointments and enquiries, or, out of hours 111. WEB www.winchcombemedical.nhs.uk SOCIAL WinchcombeMC
Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathy in Winchcombe
Lynne Shrubb is a licensed & registered Homeopath who has been practising since 2009 and offers video link or face to face appointments to those seeking a complimentary and non-toxic approach to reducing or removing a broad range of mental/emotional or physical health symptoms, acute or chronic. Homeopathy was introduced by the Physician Samual Hahnemann in 1810 since when it has become the 2nd most popular medicine worldwide. You are welcome to book a 20 minute free consultancy to gain more insight before you commit to an appointment. HOMEOPATH Mrs. Lynne Shrubb, LHC., MARH, RHom ADDRESS Winchcombe TELEPHONE 07753 222306 EMAIL lynne@healthyfutures4you.co.uk WEB www.healthyfutures4you.co.uk
Massage
Beauty Beyond
We pride ourselves in offering exclusive treatments using specialised products in luxurious surroundings. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions or need advice. ADDRESS The Coach House, 2a Bull Lane, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5HY TELEPHONE 01242 604 017 EMAIL kirsti@beautybeyondwinchcombe.co.uk WEB beautybeyondwinchcombe.co.uk/massagetreatments
Bespoke Beauty Therapy
Offers massage therapy and specialised treatments including Oncology Massage Therapy. ADDRESS The Reverends Folly, Back Lane, Winchcombe GL54 5QJ TELEPHONE 07717 203915 WEB bespokebeautytherapygloucestershire.co.uk Jayne trained as a holistic therapist in a range of therapies and has been working in complementary healthcare focusing on a holistic approach for 25 years. She helps her clients to release any physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues they may have. She works with people to help reduce stress, relieve muscle tension and pain, and generate a feeling of Wellbeing. Although Jayne specialises in working with people who are going through big life changes and are in physical pain or stressed, her work is also suitable for everyone. She gets great satisfaction from seeing the improvement in her clients’ lives, providing comfort for those at end of life, helping children in schools to reduce their stress, and she absolutely adores working with mums and their little ones. Jayne offers in-person and on-line appointments, and runs courses and workshops. Please see her website for more details and do get in touch to find out more about working with her.
ADDRESS 42 Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5JT (opposite doctors) Note the driveway is steep with 2 steps. TELEPHONE 01242 602582 EMAIL jayne@jayneburke.com WEB www.jayneburke.com
Jodi Brooks Beauty & Cosmetics
Offers Swedish massage, hot stone massage, Indian head massage and deep tissue massage. ADDRESS Barton House, Vineyard Street, Abbey Terrace, Winchcombe GL54 5LP TELEPHONE 01242 603200 WEB jodibrooksbeauty.co.uk SOCIAL brooksbeautytreatments
Reflexology
Linda Bell
Reflexology with a caring practitioner available at Jodi Brooks Beauty. ADDRESS Barton House, Vineyard Street, Abbey Terrace, Winchcombe GL54 5LP TELEPHONE 01242 603200 WEB jodibrooksbeauty.co.uk SOCIAL brooksbeautytreatments
Physical Health – Specialist Support Services
All-Terrain Mobility Scooter Route
The Cotswold Wardens have created an ‘all terrain mobility scooter’ route along the Sudeley Valley to the Salt Way, Roel Gate and return via Waterhatch. The route has been funded by the Countryside Fund as a special project to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens. Support has also been provided by ‘Winchcombe Walkers Are Welcome’, ‘Winchcombe Country Show’ and ‘Experience Winchcombe’.
WEB https://www.winchcombe.co.uk/all-terrainmobility-scooter-route/
Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Conditions
Charcot Therapy Centre
This centre offers information, guidance, support and various therapies for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological and Long-Term Chronic Conditions, their families, and carers, in Gloucestershire and surrounding areas. Services and therapies include: Acupuncture; beauty therapy; 1:1 CBT; Deep Tissue Massage; Exercise Therapy; Mindfulness and Meditation; Oxygen therapy (Barochamber); Pilates; Reflexology; Seated yoga; Swedish Massage; and, a Self-Help Power Assisted Exercise Suite.
HOURS Office: 9am – 3pm Monday – Friday Appointments: 8am – 3pm Monday – Friday ADDRESS: Gloucestershire MS Information & Therapy Centre, 71-75 Frampton Road, Gloucester GL1 5QB TELEPHONE 01452 419246 EMAIL info@thecharcot.org.uk Parkinson’s UK
Parkinson’s UK is the main Parkinson’s support and research charity in the UK. They can help if you’re living with the disease and let you know about treatments, therapies and support. The Parkinson’s UK website features news, publications, research updates and an online community where you can share your experiences. TELEPHONE Free helpline 0808 800 0303 TIMES 9am – 7pm Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm Saturday EMAIL helloparkinsons.org.uk WEB www.parkinsons.org.uk
Winchcombe Medical centre
Please see the webpage below for information on the symptoms of Parkinson’s and seeking medical advice; the causes, treatment, and who is affected. WEB https://www.winchcombemedical.nhs.uk/ conditions/parkinsons-disease/
Sexual health
Contraception and sexual health advice (including for HIV), and testing and treatment, can be arranged by calling the telephone number below to arrange an appointment. ADDRESS The Milson Centre, 8 Milsom Street, Cheltenham GL50 4BA TELEPHONE 0300 421 6500 WEB https://www.nhs.uk/services/service-directory/ contraception-and-sexual-health-cliniccheltenham/N10505189
Sight
Cotswold Eye Care Centre
A family-run independent opticians situated in Winchcombe High Street. They stock a range of frames from budget to designer, and children’s frames for different ages, contact lenses and different types of lenses.
ADDRESS High Street, Winchcombe GL54 5LJ TELEPHONE 01242 604654 EMAIL cotswoldeyecare@gmail.com WEB https://cotswoldeyecare.co.uk/ SOCIAL Cotswold Eye Care Centre Ltd
Physical Health – Specialist Support Services
Gloucester and Cheltenham Stroke Café
Affiliated to the Stroke Association, this group meets regularly for social activities and support. The group is aimed at all ages and sometimes has speakers, other activities include art, photography, quizzes, bingo, music and exercise and more. For information on venues, please contact the organiser. TELEPHONE 07760 235791 EMAIL Valerie.brown@stroke.org.uk WEB https://www.stroke.org.uk/gloucester-andcheltenham-stroke-cafe
Stroke Association
Offers people support to rebuild their lives after a stroke. In Gloucestershire there is a stroke helpline which offers information and support for people affected by stroke. It also provides information on how to reduce the risk of a stroke.
TELEPHONE Helpline 0303 3033 100 EMAIL helpline@stroke.org.uk WEB https://www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/strokehelpline The web link below gives information from the NHS on Stroke – recovering from a stroke; preventing a stroke; stroke in children and a stroke animation.
WEB https://www.winchcombemedical.nhs.uk/ conditions/stroke/
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