The Blue Space Services
Cancer support & services for MEN in & around NORTH HAMPSHIRE
The Blue Space is a branch of the Pink Place charity. We welcome Guests (men with a cancer diagnosis) to our Wellbeing sessions and also provide separate support for men whose partner has been affected by cancer and those who have lost their partner to cancer.
During COVID-19 our premises are closed until further notice. In the meantime we are offering a selection of virtual services.
Guests may use our Blue Space Wellbeing sessions at any point from initial diagnosis to up to 3 years after the end of treatment. Our monthly sessions provide an opportunity to benefit from our Wellbeing Services, including Complementary Therapies and Barbering, to get support, meet others in similar situation and get information.
Blue Space Partner’s Group is facilitated by a counsellor and provides an opportunity for men, whose partners have cancer, to get support and information from each other.
Wellbeing sessions for men
On arrival, Guests can enjoy refreshments and homemade cake in a relaxed environment. Reflexology and barbering services are available – but have to be pre-booked. Any chosen services will be tailored to your own medical and personal needs. The session allows time to enjoy therapies, chat to others and discover our many resources.
The first six Wellbeing sessions are provided free of charge, though donations are always gratefully received as we rely on them and fundraising events to fund all our services.
Partners are welcome to accompany our guests and meet others who are in similar situation.
Emotional Therapies
Counselling
Being diagnosed and treated for cancer can bring both physical and emotional trauma. Our qualified counsellors will listen carefully and provide you with tools to help manage your fluctuating emotions. These are confidential one-to-one sessions.
By appointment
Mindfulness Workshops
Mindfulness has helped many people to improve their mental wellbeing and quality of life. These small group sessions are tailored for people going through cancer. Suitable for all levels.
Workshops run by Lynda Cant
Monday 1pm -2.30pm (twice a month)
See weekly notice
Cost: £5pp
Muscle Testing Therapy
Gentle none invasive therapy that helps develop a greater acceptance of your physical and emotional circumstances, restoring a sense of wellbeing and balance. Allow your unconscious mind to help you improve your emotional wellbeing. One to one session run by Jeremy Glyn.
By appointment
See weekly notice
Complementary Therapies
Oncology Massage
Gentle massage individually tailored to relieve stress and help with side effects.
1st Tuesday 10am – 12:30pm.
Reflexology
Reflexology can aid relaxation, reduce anxiety, help with insomnia and other side effects of cancer.
1st Tuesday 10am – 12:30pm
Help us to keep offering our services
We rely on fundraising to run our complimentary therapies, if you would like to help us then please donate.
Barbering Services
Our qualified hairdressers will help before, during and after treatment with cuts, styling and advice.
1st Tuesday 10am – 12:30pm
Other services we offer
Blue Space Partner Support
For men whose partner is going through cancer – group support facilitated by our counsellor. Free of charge.
Tuesdays monthly 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Alton Support Group
Held at Chawton Park Surgery, Alton. If you or your partner is facing or going through cancer, come along to get support and information at this group. Our experienced Counsellor will also be in attendance for one-to-one consultations. Refreshments and cake are provided free of charge, though donations are always gratefully received.
2nd Tuesday of month 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Blue Space Lunch
Monthly social group meeting on a Sunday afternoon for men who have lost their partner/wife to cancer.
Location varies.
Sundays from 1pm see weekly notice
Blue Space Services times and days
Session | Day/Time |
|---|---|
Wellbeing Sessions | 1st Tuesday 10am – 12:30pm |
Mindfulness Workshops | Monday 1pm -2.30pm (twice a month) see weekly notice |
Muscle Testing Therapy | (by appointment) see weekly notice |
Blue Space Partner Support | Tuesdays monthly 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Blue Space Local (Alton) support group including counselling services | 2nd Tuesday of month 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
Blue Space Lunch | Location varies. Sundays from 1pm see weekly notice |
