Sudbury Area Cancer Support Group for Adults (18+) with Cancer and Their Carers
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Sudbury Area Cancer Support Group for Adults (18+) with Cancer and their Carers Are you or someone you care for affected by cancer and would like support, friendship & information at this difficult time ? We are a team of cancer survivors, healthcare professionals and volunteers working together to provide a local support group in a relaxing environment where people with similar problems can share experiences, obtain information and take part in social activities. Our group is open to anyone affected by cancer whether undergoing or having completed treatment, and their carers. Meetings are free and open to anyone whether from Sudbury, Great Cornard, Clare, Long Melford, Glemsford, Lavenham, Bures, Hadleigh, or Halstead and North Essex Villages. Meeting Dates / Times Wednesday 27th January 7 – 9 pm The Community Pain Service Gill Simon, Nurse Consultant, will talk about the Community Pain Service and the help available for people with cancer suffering from pain. Wednesday 24th February 7 – 9 pm The Kernos Centre Chris Boatwright, Founder and Clinical Director will talk about this Registered Charity which offers counselling to whoever needs it, whenever they need it, as long as they need it. Wednesday 16th March 7 – 9 pm Music in our Bones Fran Flower, Jennie Fisk and Tracy Sharp will provide a ‘taster’ session for our group to enable members to experience the way singing can lift our spirits and increase our sense of well-being. Wednesday 27th April 7 – 9 pm Relaxation Techniques Ruth and Phil invite you to take part in a demonstrate of relaxation techniques to help you look after your wellbeing when you’re feeling stressed or busy. Wednesday 25th May 7 – 9 pm Suffolk Family Carers Ashley Bartlett will talk about Suffolk Family Carers and the support they can provide carers. All meetings comprise a 1 hr. formal activity followed by a chat over light refreshments - we look forward to welcoming you. For more information, or a chat about our group contact Ruth or Phil Worsley Tel: 01787 370978 or email: [email protected] Supported by Suffolk Community Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support https://www.facebook.com/SudburyAreaCancerSupportGroup .