The Pink Place Services
Cancer support & services for women in & around North Hampshire
Wellbeing Sessions
The Pink Place welcomes our Guests (ladies with a cancer diagnosis) at any point from initial diagnosis to up to 3 years after the end of treatment. Our weekly sessions provide an opportunity to benefit from our Wellbeing Services which include Complementary Therapies, Hair and Pampering Services. You will meet others in a similar situation and receive support, counselling and information.
Guests arrive and enjoy refreshments and homemade cake in a relaxed environment and learn what therapies and services are available that day. Any chosen therapies will be tailored to your own medical and personal needs. The rest of the morning allows time to enjoy therapies, chat to others and discover our many resources. You may choose to be pampered, sit and listen or just look for advice – the choice is yours.
The first six wellbeing sessions are provided free of charge, though donations are always gratefully received as we rely on donations and fundraising events to fund all our services.
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.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(excluding Bank Holidays)
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.
Monthly
See weekly notice
Complementary Therapies
Oncology Massage
Gentle massage individually tailored to relieve stress and help with side effects.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(not Bank Holidays)
Reflexology
Reflexology can aid relaxation, reduce anxiety, help with insomnia and other side effects of cancer.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(not Bank Holidays)
Aromatherapy
Also known as Essential Oil therapy, aromatherapy is defined as the art and science of utilising natural extracted aromatic essences from plants.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(not Bank Holidays)
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.
Pampering Therapies
Hair Services
Our qualified hairdressers will help before, during and after treatment with cuts, styling and advice.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(not Bank Holidays)
Wigs
Come along for a free consultation with caring and experienced hairdressers in a private area. Try on different styles of wigs and get advice. We are part of the North Hants NHS Trust Wig Scheme giving up to £100 discount plus an additional £25 Pink Place discount. T&C apply.
Tuesday to Saturday by appointment
Mini Facials
Relaxing therapy that helps improve skin tone.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(not Bank Holidays)
Pedicure
Cancer treatment can often affect your feet. Pedicures improve the condition and appearance of your feet whilst being very relaxing.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(not Bank Holidays)
Manicure
Nails can often be affected by cancer treatments. Using our gentle cancer-friendly products, enjoy a relaxing file and polish to improve condition and appearance.
Mondays 10am – 12:30pm
(not Bank Holidays)
Social Events
Coffee & Chat (Drop in)
All our Pink Place guests, past and present, are invited to our weekly Coffee and Chat Mornings. New guests are always welcome too! Enjoy delicious cakes and refreshments while catching up with old friends and making new ones.
Monday 11:30am – 12:30pm
Lunch Club at the Spruce Goose
All our Pink Place guests, past and present, are invited to our monthly Lunch Club. Join volunteers and therapists as we enjoy a delicious meal together. Ideal for catching up with old friends, making new ones and treating yourself!
Monthly on Weds –12 noon
Craft Crowd
Come and try a new craft and make new friends. No experience necessary. Materials, tuition and refreshments provided.
Monthly on Wednesday 10am – 12:30pm
Cost: £5pp
Other services we offer
Pink Place Xtra
Group for ladies living with Stage 4 / secondaries/ metastasized cancers. Varied program of treats e.g. Trip to Marwell Zoo, make-up session, afternoon tea. Provided free for guests. see weekly notice
Monthly on Thursdays
Pink Place Local (Alton)
Our new Support Session held at Chawton Park Surgery, Alton. If you or your partner are 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
New Guest Session
We recommend that for your first visit you may wish to come to our New Guest Session. This gives you the opportunity to talk one-to-one with a member of our team to discover what services and support are available. You can however come straight to the Monday sessions if you prefer. Either way, you are welcome to bring a friend/partner on your first visit.
3rd Tuesday of month 10am – 12 noon
Pink Place Services times and days
Session | Day/Time |
|---|---|
Wellbeing Sessions | Mondays 10am – 12:30pm. (not Bank Holidays) |
New Guest Sessions | 3rd Tuesday of month 10am – 12 noon |
Wig Services | Tuesday to Saturday by appointment |
Mindfulness Workshops | Monday 1pm -2.30pm (twice a month) see weekly notice |
Muscle Testing Therapy | Monthly see weekly notice |
Pink Place Xtra | Monthly on Thursdays |
Pink Place Local (Alton) | 2nd Tuesday of month 12:30pm – 2:30pm |
