BARNSLEY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST - THE WELL

'The Well' is a service that offers complementary therapies alongside health and wellbeing support or advice. The Well is available to all cancer patients in the Barnsley area. Packages of wellbeing and therapeutic care consists of 6 free treatment session, given over several weeks. Our therapies are not a replacement for traditional methods of cancer treatment but can help to:

• Boost relaxation
• Reduce stress
• Relieve anxiety
• Improve general wellbeing

Because, how you feel can affect how you cope.

Our Complementary Therapies

Dealing with cancer an be hard. So, we provide a range of different therapies to help you, both physically and emotionally.

Including:

• Acupuncture
• Holistic massage
• Indian head massage
• Hot stones massage
• Reflexology
• Reiki
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) 

Beauty Therapies

• Warm wax treatment for hands and feet, joint and back pain, scar tissue.
• Brow stencilling
• Manicure and general nail care
• Pedicure and general nail care
• facials and skin care advice
• Colour analysis
• Make up and advice

Additional Services and Support

We also offer a range of other activities and services that can help improve your wellbeing, including:

• Look Good Feel Better
• Macmillan HOPE Programme
• Moving Forward (for breast patients - off site)
• Yoga
• The Well coffee morning/support group
• Macmillan Benefits Advice
• Hat and Scarf services if required
• Site specific support groups
• Information leaflets/advice

All our team work tirelessly to provide extra support to local cancer patients in Barnsley. We can't wait to welcome you at The Well.

If you are a resident of Barnsley or receiving treatment in Barnsley, please speak to your Clinical Nurse Specialist / or Support Worker to be referred to The Well or alternatively Call The Well for advice.