Support with
cancer

A holistic approach to recovery…

Regular physical activity before, during and after cancer treatment is both safe and effective.

Being active before treatment may help you recover more quickly with fewer and/or less severe side effects, while being active during and after treatment may help you maintain your fitness, strength and mental wellbeing.

It can also manage ongoing side effects (e.g. tiredness) and reduce your risk of late effects, while research has shown it can reduce the risk of certain cancers coming back.

Meanwhile, cancer treatment often contributes to low mood and changes in body image, which physical activity can help to negate.

Supporting you on your journey

We work closely with cancer nurse specialists to support patients before, during and after treatment or surgery, and embed evidence-based physical activity into cancer pathways to provide better outcomes for participants.

We also deliver cancer awareness training to members of our leisure team so they are well placed to advise on suitable physical activities, while our ‘Cancer Champions’ can provide additional support where needed.

Cancer rehabilitation

We offer specialist classes at venues across the borough, providing a safe and comfortable environment for you to be more active.

We arrange for health care specialists to drop into our sessions, so they can answer any questions you may have about your treatment and symptoms.

We’ll also give you a taste of our wider activity offer, including Nordic Walking, Walking Netball, Pickleball and other suitable activities.

If you would like to find out more or if you know of a friend or relative that you think would benefit, please get in touch using the self referral form below.

Breast cancer

We take a holistic approach to support you before, during and after breast cancer surgery.

Working closely with breast cancer nurses and other colleagues at WWL NHS Foundation Trust, we provide support with your rehabilitation exercises and guidance on increasing physical activity post-surgery.

This support will be discussed during your pre-op assessment with the cancer specialist nurses.

If you would like to find out more or if you know of a friend or relative that you think would benefit, please get in touch using the self-referral form below.

Watch Stephen’s Story…

‘It’s transformed my life’

Stephen was left “flattened” after being treated for prostate cancer, but with the help of Be Well’s Cancer Rehab class and Nordic Walking he’s back on his feet and enjoying an active lifestyle as part of his recovery.

If you’d like support like Stephen, please get in touch using the self-referral form below.

Are you a GP or healthcare professional?

If you are dealing with somebody who may benefit from our services, you can make a professional referral on their behalf. All you need to do is complete our online referral form and a member of our team will be in contact with your patient or client.

Make a professional referral to Be Well