Northants Cancer Services - Physical Concerns
If you have completed a holistic needs assessment with your cancer nurse specialist you may be familiar with the concerns checklist. If you have any non urgent queries or concerns regarding physical concerns, simply go to the link and you will be redirected to the relevant service or information source. If you have any urgent concerns please contact your cancer nurse specialist in the first instance.
My Appearance
Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors
You may find some of the side effects of your cancer treatment are having an impact on how you feel about yourself. If so, Boots Macmillan Beauty Advisors are available to support you and give you free, face-to-face beauty advice.
Cancer Research
Cancer and its treatment can change how you look. This might affect how you feel about yourself. Learn about practical ways to cope with hair loss and changes to your skin. Includes site specific changes.
Telephone: 0300 123 1022
Dunstone Bennett Complementary Centre
Beauty Therapy: Includes facials, eyelash and eyebrow tinting and manicures.
Camouflage make-up/scar aftercare advice & workshops
Camouflage make-up/scar aftercare advice & workshops
Telephone: 01604 535889
Eyelure C Lash
From the moment Codilia Gapare was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, she started fighting, and then she started thinking…Codilia decided she wanted to design a range of lashes specifically for those who lost their natural lashes and from this, C-Lash was born!
C-lash is a strip lash with a clear, self-adhesive band attached to it to increases the stability of your false lashes. The band provides a bigger, more solid foundation for the lashes to stick to the eyelid and remain in place all day. With long-lasting wear, it is ideal for lash replacement or can be used by anyone who wishes for an easier lash application.
Look good feel better
Our main objective is to help boost the confidence of women, men and young adults undergoing cancer treatment at what can be a very difficult time in their lives. We aim to help them literally look good and feel better.
Online advice, support and confidence kits. Face to face events
Telephone: 01372 747500
Macmillan Cancer Support
Treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormonal therapy can change the way your body looks, works or feels. Find tips and information for feeling more like you.
Telephone: 0808 808 00 00
Managing Fatigue
Cancer Information Centre at Northampton General Hospital
Drop in Mon-Fri 9am- 4pm (except bank holidays)
Telephone: 01604 544211
Cancer Research UK
Information on managing fatigue from Cancer Research UK
Telephone: 0300 123 1022
Cynthia Spencer
This programme explores ways you can conserve energy as this is known to be a major concern for patients with life limiting illnesses, regardless of diagnosis. We will help you identify realistic, meaningful goals and find ways to achieve them.
The sessions last 1½ hours and will consist of education, physical activity and a relaxation section.
Programme outline
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What could be causing my fatigue?
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What techniques may help?
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How can I cope with my fatigue?
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What can I do to help?
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Aids and adaptations for energy management
Want to know more?
Please talk to your GP or health professional and if they agree this programme could benefit you then please ask them to make a referral to our team.
Telephone: 03000 271270
Macmillan Cancer Support
Information on managing fatigue from Macmillan
Telephone: 0808 808 0000
Sleep Problems
GP's Directory
A directory of information and contatct details of Northamptonshire GP's
Mind
Explains insomnia and other sleep problems, giving practical suggestions for what you can do and where you can go for support.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Getting Around
Cynthia Spencer: Optimising Mobility
The Optimising Mobility & Falls Prevention course is for patients who are troubled by falls, for patients who are at risk of a fall, and for patients who may benefit from a self-help programme in order to manage their poor mobility.
What does it involve?
The course runs for 6 weeks and you will be required to attend once a week for 2 hours. In each session the team will look at ways that you can help to reduce a slip, trip or fall. Enabling you to continue to live as independently as possible. Each session will include education, physical activity and relaxation section.
Session Outline
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What could be causing me to fall?
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What should I do if I have a fall?
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Reducing the risk of falls
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Keeping well
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Safety, equipment and adaptations in the home
Please speak to your consultant, nurse, therapist or GP if you want to be referred to this course
Telephone: 01604 678144
Daventry Area Community Transport (DACT): Mobility Advice
Whether you have a temporary or permanent disability, the Mobility Advice and Information Hub is a fantastic starting point to help find out about the various ways you can enjoy more independence and help improve your mobility.
The team can offer informed advice on your individual needs, as well as signpost you to the help you require. Visit the desk in our shop today.
Mon - Fri 09.00 - 16.00
Address: New Street, Daventry, Northants, NN11 4BS
Public Health Northamptonshire: Supporting Independence
The Supporting Independence Programme
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Have you noticed any recent changes in your health?
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Do you have difficulties walking or need help moving about?
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Are everyday tasks such as shopping becoming more difficult?
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Do you need someone to help you on a regular basis?
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When you need help, do you sometimes feel lonely or isolated?
The Supporting Independence Programme provides up to 12 weeks of one to one support for those of us who may have slowed a little, are feeling less confident getting around or who need someone to help on a regular basis.
This could be supporting you to increase your levels of physical activity, helping you to access medication reviews or providing emotional or nutritional support and advice. Support can be face to face or over the phone depending on your preference.
Telephone: 0300 126 1000