Lancashire Local Involvement Network (LINk)
Want a say in how your health and social care services are planned and provided? LINks replace the Public and Patient Involvement Forums (PPI Forums), that replaced the Community Health Councils (CHC). The Lancashire LINk is overseen by a Board made up of lay representation from the Lancashire public, voluntary organizations and community groups. Join the LINk and help to make a change. You can decide how active you want to be – from just receiving the Newsletter and responding to occasional consultations to being a member of one of the groups and standing for election to the LINk board.
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NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE

Search NHS Services for local health services.
Lists GPs, Consultants, Hospitals, A&E Depts, Dentists, Chemists, Opticians.

NHS North Lancashire
(aka) North Lancashire Teaching Primary Care Trust
Morecambe Bay Health Authority ceased to exist as from 31 March 2002. Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust replaced it but was itself replaced late in 2006.
North Lancashire Primary Care Trust is the current incarnation for this area, which got off to an unhealthy start with a directive to save £11.8 million over 2006/7.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Health Trust
Aka Morecambe Bay Health Trust - covers hospital services.

BayCare - Service for people who need a GP outside their doctor's surgery opening hours. To contact a GP outside surgery hours, you can call through your own Doctor's surgery or phone this service direct.
Tel: 0300 123 1144

Morecambe Bay Cancer Information: A Guide for Patients and Carers (pdf download)
If you, your relative or your friend has been diagnosed with cancer it can be a very difficult time. What does living with cancer mean? What happens next? Who can help? Where to get advice and support? This leaflet is a guide to local services.

HIV / AIDS
Aids/HIV Advice and Support at Signposts
Tel: 01524 419597
Community AIDS Support Team in Lancashire.
Social Services (HIV Worker):
01524 585521
Specialist Nursing Services (HIV/AIDS/Sexual Health).
Tel: 01524 846752
HIV Community Support Worker (Positive Living)
Robert Mee tel: 0792 5343 139 for confidential advice, reliable information and support on HIV-related matters. Robert can link you up with one-to-one counselling, the support group, benefits and services advice and give an understanding and well-informed ear to your concerns.

National Aids Trust
NAT is here to help you and everyone living with HIV and those who support them. We provide fresh thinking, expert advice and practical resources.

Lancaster GUM Sexual Health Clinic
Ashton Community Care Centre, Pointer Court (off Ashton Rd), Lancaster, LA1 4JT
Phone: 0845 0590 015
Opening times: By appointments only.
Telephone line is open 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Lancaster GUM can offer appointments for STD (sexually transmitted disease) tests, HIV tests and chlamydia screening within 48 hours. Counselling, advice and ongoing support are also available through this clinic.

Mental Health Support Centre
The Helm, 1st Floor, Telephone House, Fenton St, Lancaster, LA1 1AB
(please note The Helm is not wheelchair accessible).
Tel: 01524 840521
Email: thehelm.lancaster@creativesupport.co.uk
A community drop in service for people (age 16+) with mild to moderate and severe to enduring mental health issues.
Also offers: IT support, Cafe, hot lunch served daily. Regular activity sessions.
Helping people with mental health needs obtain personalised support.
http://thehelmlancaster.blogspot.com/
York House, 76 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QN.
Tel: 01524 409905.

Prostate Cancer Confidential Information + Helpline
Tel: 0845 300 8383

Smoking Cessation Service
For help to stop smoking.

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Alex Burch
Morecambe Bay Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
Highfield Crescent, Morecambe LA4 4DH.
Tel: 01524 426964
The clinic specialises in the assessment and treatment of spinal conditions, joint problems and sports injuries.
Muscle imbalance and movement problems are treated using manual techniques and are complemented by rehabilitation programs and/or exercises prescribed for the patients to do at home.. Approximately 95% of injuries are related to soft tissue damage. With correct use of stretching and myofascial/neural release, proprioceptiive training, muscle conditioning, and physical exercise it is possible to restore normal function. The practice is approved by BUPA, AXA PPP and all major insurance companies.

Iain Cole
Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Sports Injury Clinic at Lancaster
Sports Complex, University of Cumbria, Off Wyresdale Road, Lancaster. (opp Williamson Park)
Tel: 01524 526526.
The Clinic offers appointments to the general public at short notice and convenient times.
Iain Cole, Head Chartered Physiotherapist will be pleased to assist your return to sport in the shortest possible time by assessing, diagnosing and treating your injury.
Iain, also State registered, has undergone postgraduate training that includes Manual Therapy (Mobilising and Manipulation), Intramuscular Stimulation, sport injury care and exercise rehabilitation. In addition, continuing professional development has been undertaken and research into the recovery from low back dysfunction and chronic tendon dysfunction is being performed.
The clinic is recognised by all major insurance companies and firms handling medical claims. A doctor's referral is not necessary. The clinic is also accredited by UK Athletics to treat elite level athletes. Students and staff of the University of Cumbria benefit from a reduced rate.


Alisdair Denholm
(Sports Therapist)
Registered with The Society of Sports Therapists
Revive Sports Therapy & Massage
11 Elgin Street, Lancaster, LA1 3DG
Tel: 07580382943
Fully trained and qualified specialist in the assessment and treatment of sporting injuries. If you have an injury then we can use a range of techniques to get you fit again and back to your sport as quickly as possible.
We also treat many every day injuries from neck pain from sitting at a desk to manual labour injuries. Additionally, if you have muscle tension through work or exercise then we have a range of massage techniques which can release the tension.
Appointments are available at short notice and no doctor referral is required. There are discounts for students and massage gift vouchers available.
Call us directly and book an appointment.
www.revivesportstherapy.co.uk

Diane Lord (State Registered,Chartered Physiotherapist, MSc Exercise and Rehabilitation)
Physio-4u, Pure Leisure, Lakeland Leisure Village, Borwick, Carnforth LA6 1BH
Tel: 07947 727 533 Email: diane@physio-4u.com
Patients of all ages with varied problems from neck, back and limb joint problems, joint replacements, sports injuries and inner ear dizziness attend the clinic.
Treatment/rehabilitation may include ‘hands on treatment’ to loosen joints and muscles, electrotherapy to relieve pain, swelling and help to promote healing and exercise programmes either at home or in the gymnasium or hydrotherapy pool at the clinic to strengthen muscles and joints.
Anybody can refer themselves to the clinic, with or without communication from your GP. The clinic is also registered with all the major insurance companies such as AXA PPP and BUPA so that you can reclaim your payments.

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FOOT CARE

BAY FOOT CLINIC
07548221482 / 015242 21343
email - c@bayfootclinic.co.uk
Caroline Adamson RGN, SAC Dip FHPT, SAC Dip FHPP, MRFHP offers a professional domiciliary foot care service in the Morecambe Bay and South Lakes area which is flexible, convenient and personal.
Member of the UK Register of Foot Health Practitioners. Registered General Nurse with over 20 years of experience within public healthcare.
Services include: Foot health check- Care/advice provided to a wide range of patients including patients with Diabetes, Arthritis, Obesity and Mobility problems
Nail Trimming
Reduction of thickened nails
Removal of corns and callus
Management and treatment of fungal nail infections, ingrowing toe nails and cracked heels
Diabetic foot car
Infection control is a priority in my work. My equipment is sterilised using professional Autoclave sterilisation equipment for your foot health treatment in the comfort of your own home.

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OTHER ALTERNATIVE / COMPLEMENTARY / MEDICAL
HEALTH CENTRES / clINICS & AGENCIES

The Acupuncture Clinic
Harpers Mill, White Cross, Lancaster, LA1 4XQ.
Tel 01524 388837. Mob 07912282670
Email: penny@the-acupuncture-clinic.co.uk
Penny Towler practises from her acupuncture clinic in central Lancaster. The practice is large, warm and light, has disabled access and good parking facilities.
Penny is BSc (Hons) Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture); Member of the British Acupuncture Council (MBAcC) and is a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with over 20 years in the nursing profession.
Penny may also use massage, acupressure, moxibustion, (application of warmth), cupping (the application of suction), electro-acupuncture, or ear seeds during treatment. To talk about acupuncture and how it might help you please ring Penny at The Acupuncture Clinic.

Bashful Alley Centre
Bashful Alley (Off King St), Lancaster. Tel: 01524 844299
Therapy and wellbeing centre has a range of session rooms for groups / individual practitioners to hire.

Castle View Clinic
7 Rydal Road, Lancaster LA1 3HA
Tel: 01524 67707
A friendly, family-run health centre specialising in the treatment of illness using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The clinic is run by Cathy and Mark Chapman.
Mark holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Biomedical Science and TCM. He is also a qualified MD from Beijing's School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has worked and studied extensively in clinics and hospitals in the UK and China. Mark predominantly uses herbal medicines and acupuncture to treat a wide range of internal illnesses.
Cathy has been a therapist since 1998 and has a BSc in TCM as well as diplomas in Massage and Aromatherapy. She is also a member of the British Acupuncture Council.

Cherry Trees Practice
Cherry Trees, Sunnyside Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5ED
Tel: 01524 64258
We provide Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Acupuncture in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, very close to Lancaster city centre.
There is free street parking for all our clients.

Dacrelands Clinic
Tel: (01524) 69864 or 39450. Fax 01524 848155
e-mail charles@dcrelands.co.uk
Aldrens Lane, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2DU.
(Corner of Aldrens Lane and Owen Road (Skerton Triangle)
Founded in 1989, the Clinic rapidly became established in the community and now has a large team of qualified and registered practitioners.
Therapies include: Alexander Technique; Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine; Aromatherapy; Bach Flower Remedies; Bowen Therapy; Buteyko (Breathing for Asthma); Chiropody; Homoeopathy; Hypnotherapy; Medical Herbalism; Osteopathy; Psychotherapy; Reflexology; Remedial Massage; Sports Therapy; Touch Healing.
Open between 9.00am. and 6.00pm. Monday to Friday, although individual practitioners may have differing working times. Reception is closed between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. Also open on Saturday mornings.

Healing Hands Wellbeing Centre
14 Owen Rd, Lancaster, LA1 2AR
Tel: 01524 848483.
A range of massage treatments, plus beauty treatments and waxing.

The Holistic Centre
Borans Lane, Middleton Road, Middleton.
tel: 01524 853553.
(part of Primrose House Trust, a charity for young people with profound physical + learning disabilities and their carers.) The centre caters for disabled as well as able-bodied people with classes in Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Alexander Technique, + energy management courses.


Jesson Clinic
Health Through Massage.com Ltd
3 Jesson Way, Carnforth, LA5 9UR
Tel: 01524 720529 Mob: 07795513486
email: siew@healththroughmassage.com
The Jesson Clinic has been run by Siew Allen since 1995 and provides acupuncture with needles, electro-acupuncture without needles, remedial massage, acupressure, moxibustion and homeopathy.
The clinic is open Mon - Sat: 9.30am - 7.30pm but appointments must be made prior to visiting.
Siew Allen is registered as a member of the British Academy of Western Medical Acupuncture, SRN, RM, Midwife Tutor & homeopath.
Siew has created a self-massage technique for sports injury and stress relief in a DVD and book. The iPamper massager and other massagers are available, to anyone interested in proactive self-massage, at the website.

The Muscle Clinic
The Gregson Centre, 33 Moorgate, Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 3PY
Tel: 01524 380842 Mob: 07776 252539
Twitter: @muscleclinic
Whether you need help with pain or an injury, want to optimise sports performance, or you'd simply like a relaxing massage, contact us at The Muscle Clinic to arrange a consultation. Please check our website for further details and current prices.

St John's Hospice
Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6AW. Tel: 01524 382538
The hospice is housed in a modern purpose built building and set in extensive beautiful and peaceful grounds on the Northernern edge of Lancaster. We have 21 beds for inpatients and provide up to 45 day care places each week and hold palliative out patients' clinics. Our aim is to provide a holistic support for patients, their families and carers. To do
this, as well as our doctors and nurses, we provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy, spiritual, bereavement and social work support. Although based in Lancaster we welcome referrals from GPs from Garstang to Ambleside. We work closely with all other cancer and palliative services in
the area. To find out more visit us at www.sjhospice.org.uk.

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PRACTITIONERS OF ALTERNATIVE / COMPLEMENTARY / MEDICAL TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH & WELLBEING.
COUNSELLORS & THERAPISTS

Carol Bean
Flow Therapies
Flow is an holistic approach to well-being that addresses the whole individual, each with our own many moods, hopes and dreams, abilities and limitations. Flow treatments are individually designed to address these various aspects of ourselves with a warm and caring attitude always at the heart.
Flow offers Indian Head Massage, Swedish Body Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Reiki treatments, Deep Tissue Massage and Hopi Ear Candle Therapy. I am based in central Lancaster and offer both home-based treatments and a community/workplace practice. For more information Tel: 07840275536,
email mail@flowtherapies.co.uk or visit www.flowtherapies.co.uk.

Dawn Bentley
Well Being Specialist and Founder of LoveMeLoveLife
Mob: 07807785515
Email - dawnb@lovemelovelife.co.uk
LoveMeLoveLife specialises in helping people change their life into one they love. We offer an '8 Steps to Loving Life' programme packed with workshops and One to One sessions.
The programme has been designed to help you gain the confidence and skills necessary to make decisions that will improve your life and with the help of LoveMeLoveLife, you can succeed. So, if you are wanting to improve self-esteem, be more assertive, change career or enjoy a healthy lifestyle, LoveMeLoveLife is for you. The group sizes are small and previous candidates have felt at ease when discussing sensitive issues of their life. We also have lots of fun!
Whatever you are wanting out of life, this is your chance to be it, live it and love it!    www.lovemelovelife.co.uk

Sarah Blackler, Counsellor
17, Belle Vue Terrace, Greaves Rd, Lancaster,
Lancashire, LA1 4TY
Tel: 01524 555816
Experienced and qualified professional counsellor offers confidential counselling with a wide variety of personal and relationship problems. For more information visit www.lancaster.counselling.co.uk 

Chryssie Burgess BA Hons, MIFPA, ISA, FSB -
Health through Balance
The Centre, Lane Head, Bentham LA2 7DL
015242 63233 chryssieb@tiscali.co.uk
An international teacher and lecturer, Chryssie is a fully trained therapist with more than 17 years’ experience in Complementary Health Care. She creates a personalised plan for every client in one or a number of her fields of expertise, offering follow up advice and support on request.
Chryssie offers single or combined treatments in Clinical Aromatherapy, Massage, Healing, Reiki, Body Energy Work and 7th Sense Consultations.
Chryssie’s practice, Health through Balance, is in an inspiring location in Bentham, near Lancaster, offering you a chance to get away from it all, as well as ensuring complete confidentiality and privacy.
Chryssie runs training programmes in Self Development, Well-being, Stress Management, Massage and Aromatherapy, as well as a unique Awareness Body Massage course validated by the International School of Awareness (IsoA).
As a registered Teacher of ISoA, Chryssie runs one-day Introduction to Dowsing workshops, using the Universal Energy Balancing Charts. She also guides people through their choice of one-day workshops in the Module B series of Step-by-Step to Inner Peace, assisting you to create balance in relationships at home, at work and in your social life.
Please note that regular public transport is available to and from Bentham, and Chryssie is happy to pick you up from either train station or bus stop.

Chapchat Counselling
Linda Chapman BA (Hons), MBACP. Here to listen!
Qualified and experienced to emotionally support individuals with many issues including:
Abuse, Trauma, Bereavement, Relationships, Depression, Self-esteem, general feelings of un-rest
As a Person-Centred counsellor I will not tell you what to do, or how to do it. I will listen and offer a climate of empathic, non-judgemental understanding. It is in this atmosphere that you may gain an understanding of your–self, enabling you to make changes where you desire.
Sometimes it is hard to access self-understanding through narrative methods. In these cases I can offer more creative ways of working, e.g. working with colours, cards, games or through art. Some people find it easier to draw their experiencing.
I have worked for several years with adolescents and have extensive training in this area.
I also have additional training working with the experience of trauma and loss.
I offer a no obligation 30 minute introductory session free of charge so contact me today on: 07804913618 or email chapchat@btinternet.com for an appointment

Mary Dowson,
Remedial Massage
The Treatment Room, Hindburn Cottage, Wray, Lancs. Tel: 015242 21147

Mike Eyre BA Hons Dip Couns
Astrology offers a deeper perspective from which difficult emotions are seen as vehicles for growth rather than something to either deny or helplessly endure.
Your birth chart may also show strengths and sources of satisfaction that you could further develop, and where potentially productive energy is currently frustrated.
Readings, forecasts (psychological rather than event-oriented) and chart comparisons are available for babies, children and adults.
I approach consultations without judgement or trying to influence. All matters discussed by us, as well as your chart and birth details, are treated confidentially.
For more information please visit reflective-astrology.co.uk
or telephone 07754778615 (and I'll call you back)

Rebecca Field LNWCH Homeopath
Licensed Homeopath working in clinics in Lancaster and Ambleside. 
"Homeopathy is a safe and effective medicine that recognizes you as an individual and stimulates your body to heal itself.  Homeopathy can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, be they physical or emotional.  Chronic fatigue, insomnia, stress, grief, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, menopause symptoms, eczema, asthma, chronic colds, injuries, etc. can all be helped with Homeopathy."
She also runs regular First Aid and Introduction to Homeopathy courses. 
For information on consultations, courses, or homeopathy in general, tel: 015394 44338 or email: becs@homeopathy-site.co.uk.  The website: www.homeopathy-site.co.uk has further information about Homeopathy.

Alan J Hedges BSc, D,Hyp, PDCHyp, MBSCH
Clinical Hypnotherapist
01524 413601 (direct line)
As well as being trained in advanced hypnotherapy techniques I have been trained to use Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I can help with a wide variety of problems including smoking cessation, weight control, phobias, panic and anxiety, pain control, addictions, abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); my website has a fuller but still incomplete list, you are welcome to telephone or e-mail me to ask if I can help in any particular case.
I hold clinics within Dacrelands Clinic, Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, LA1 2DU Tel: 01524 69864
Also in Kendal, Tel 01524 413601
Email: info@hedgeshypnosis.co.uk.
Web: www.hedgeshypnosis.co.uk

Jonathan Hirst
Dramatherapist
For help with : confidence; self-esteem; personal change; motivation; emotional blockages; stress and anxiety; substance problems; self-expression.
Based in central Lancaster.
I work creatively with drama, movement, art, music and voice.
www.jonathanhirst.co.uk
Contact : Tel : 0783 707 9230
Email : hirst.drama@live.com

Wendy Jones (Haddock)
Buteyko
A Safe, natural method for the relief of asthma and breath related disorders. Wendy Jones, physiotherapist, teaches buteyko in Lancaster and the North.
Tel. 01524 848078 mobile: 07717248300.
Email: wendyjones123@talktalk.net
Core Process Psychotherapy
A mind-body-spirit approach to therapy using the vast resources of Western psychotherapy and ancient wisdom of Buddhist thought. Core process works on the understanding that at the centre of our being lies wisdom, compassion and joy. Therapy provides a supported space in busy lives to become deeply aware of the suprising journey of who we are and how we think that naturally brings about positive change.
I am a senior student at the Karuna Institute in Devon where core process has been developed and taught for over 20 years. The Institute is a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists and I abide by their code and ethics. I work under close supervision of an accredited Core Process supervisor. As a 4th year student I am able to offer reduced fees.
If you would like to meet for a free introductory consultation to explore your needs please contact me.
Wendy Jones: Landline: 01524 848078 mobile: 07717248300 email: wendyjones123@talktalk.net

Aurea Kelvin
Complementary Therapist
Aurea offers deep tissue massage, full body massage, pregnancy and postnatal massage, chair massage, hypnotherapy, reiki, and intuitive holistic healing at her private practice in the Freehold area of Lancaster. Warm and professional, she creates a safe, respectful and comfortable environment for her clients. Aurea also offers on site massage for workplaces and events.
New clients offer: Tell me that you found me on the Virtual Lancaster website, and get £5 off your first session. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and can only be used once per client.
Please contact Aurea at:
Tel: 07779 232866
Email: aureakelvin@hotmail.com

Dawn Keyse
RSHom LCPH Cert Ed NLP Master Prac
dawnkeyse@gmail.com
Tel: 07515 426670
www.completehomeopathy.biz
I trained for four years at the College of Practical Homeopathy from where I graduated in 1995. Since then I have added qualifications in Neuro Linguistic Programming, Flower Essences, Natural Nutrition and Kinesiology. All of these enhance the homeopathic prescription.
I have a background in teaching in the primary sector and first got interested in homeopathy after seeing amazing results with myself and my son from the time he was a few weeks old.
I work with people of all ages with varying conditions, both physical and emotional. I treat the person as well as the disease. After spending time chatting with the person I then match their symptoms to one of over three thousand remedies in my pharmacy.
If you are looking to improve your health and enhance your quality of life you could embark with me on a homeopathic journey and enjoy the benefits of taking responsibility for your increasing health and positive state of mind.
Visit my own website and find out more.
Book a free 15 minute consultation to discover that this is the best solution for you.

Martin Knowles
Shiatsu Therapist
A relaxing yet invigorating whole body therapy, combining acupressure and massage techniques to rebalance the bodies own energy resources.
Martin uses shiatsu and pelvic correction to treat all conditions from stress, back pains, and injuries to digestive, hormonal and mental imbalances.
Caton Green - home visits available
Tel: 01524 771598 Email: Shiatsu@CatonGreen.co.uk.

Kate Marney,
Homeopathy
15 Townsfield, Silverdale.
Tel. 01524 701166

Kate McBride MLCH MARH
PeaceWeaver Healing
Homeopathy & Essences for health, well-being & serenity
T: 07749 767046
E: kate@peaceweaverhealing.co.uk
W: www.peaceweaverhealing.co.uk
Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, holistic medicine which specialises in matching the needs of individuals with a personalised prescription. It can help with asthma, IBS, hormonal problems, arthritis, insomnia, eczema, coughs, colds and flu... and many other complaints.
Home visits - Evening & Weekend Appointments
Specialist help with
*Depression, Anxiety & Stress
*Creativity & Peak Performance
*Personal & Spiritual Development
Please ask for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if homeopathy could help you.

Judy Mellor
Clinical Psychologist
Consulting at the BMI Lancaster (formerly Nuffield) Hospital, Meadowside,  Lancaster LA1 3RH.
Tel: 01524 770351
E-mail : judy@judymellor.co.uk
 Judy is an experienced clinician, having practised in the NHS for over thirty years. She offers a range of psychological therapies,  including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural     
psychosexual and relationship counselling, EMDR, and systems–centred approaches for adults with anxiety, trauma, PTSD, depression, eating disorders relationship issues and other emotional difficulties.

Ceri Mumford
Alexander Technique
(MSTAT), Alexander Technique Teacher
Fully qualified teacher of the Alexander Technique, working from my practice in Greaves, Lancaster. Sliding scale fees. For individuals or businesses.
28, Victoria Ave, Lancaster. LA1 4SY
E-mail: cerimumford@hotmail.com.
Tel: 01524 39193
Web: www.lancasteralexander.net

Jude Pereles (MRSS) ,
Shiatsu and acupressure
Cherry Trees, Sunnyside Lane, Lancaster LA1 5ED
Tel 01524 64258
jude.pereles@btinternet.com

William Roscoe
Lancaster Acupuncture
Email: will@lancaster-acupuncture.co.uk
Telephone: 0789 1111773
William Roscoe practices traditional acupuncture in Central Lancaster. Home visits if required.
He is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and registered with Lancaster City Council.

Julia Russell AMH, MGNI, MIFR, ITEC
Natural Health Practitioner
Multi-disciplinary practitioner who has worked in the field of Natural Health since 1989. She practises as a Herbalist, Iridologist, Reflexologist, and as a Therapeutic Massage Practitioner including Deep Tissue Bodywork, Lymphatic Drainage, Pre-and Post-Natal Treatments.
Fully qualified and insured.
Consultations are available in Lancaster.
For further details, tel: 01524 33389 or 07956 422161.
Julia also has a practice in Stavely.

Sarah Rycroft ITEC, MICHT
Massage & Reflexology Therapist.
No Hands Massage ®, Thermal Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, Swedish Massage and Reflexology.
Workplace & Mobile visits.
The Smithy, Lodge Lane, Wennington, Lancaster, LA2 8NW
Tel: 015242 21166

Lynne Shamal Dip. Cst.
Cranio-Sacral Therapy - Whole Body Unwinding
Lynne gives sessions in Lancaster and in the South Lakes. She is trained in CST, Whole Body Unwinding, Rebirthing and Counselling and has been in practice for 9 years.
Tel: 01229 582298 email: lynshamal@onetel.net.uk

Graham Spavin
Scotforth Counselling and Psychotherapy
81, Scotforth Rd, Lancaster.
Tel. 01524 69684
For confidential and non judgemental help and support in many personal areas; personal growth and change, confidence and self esteem building, relationship difficulties, divorce, loss, anxiety, stress and hopefully finding more fulfilling ways to live your life. May your journey begin!

SLT Associates - Speech Therapy
Private Individual / Group Speech and Language Therapy. "We provide this service for young children right the way through to Senior Adults, with a wide range of symptoms.
The practice has 2 Speech Therapists, both of whom are members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy, Members of The Health Profession Council, and also members of ASLTIP (The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Private Practice)."
Tel: 01524 69944
email: mrsharwood@talk21.com
and ecd@65bw.fsnet.co.uk

Paul Williamson
E-mail: pgwilliamson999@hotmail.co.uk.
'I am an experienced professional psychotherapist, Healer and group leader, having led workshops in various parts of Britain and abroad for many years. Based in Lancaster, I am also author of three published books, including 'Soul Pathways'. As well as leading workshops, I am available for private individual sessions of therapy.'

Richard Wyatt
Person-Centred Counsellor. DipHE. MBACP
My belief is that being in relationship with another person has the power to heal and enable growth. It is this philosophy that is the foundation of counselling work and has helped thousands of people over the years to work through any difficulties they might be having in their life.
As a Person-Centred Counsellor I offer you an understanding and non-judgemental space to explore your personal issues. I believe that you are at the centre of this process and hold the power to determine the direction and longevity of our work together.
I work in Central Lancaster and offer a flexible working package. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and am a qualified diploma graduate from the University of Cumbria.
Prices vary depending on ability to pay.
Please contact me for further information or visit my website to find out more.
Tel: 07896122496
Email: Richard@kelvinwyatt.plus.com

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HEALTH / WELLNESS-RELATED SUPPORT GROUPS
(Other support groups are listed on our
Community Groups Page)

Alzheimer's Society (Lancaster + Morecambe)
Altham Meadows, Bartholomew Road, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4RR
Tel: 01524 402610
Email: lancaster@alzheimers.org.uk
Supports carers of people suffering from dementia, with regular meetings, relief care, St Martin's Church Day Care Centre and information and advice.

Breathe Easy
Self help group + charity for people with chronic lung conditions and their carers + families. The group meets meet on the third Wednesday of the month, 2pm, at VVV Health & Leisure Club, The Shore Coastal Road, Hest Bank.
New members welcome. Tel: 01524 852853

A Breath for Life
Charity. Support and assistance group for families with severely sick children. Naturopathic clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy. tel: 01524 855422

CancerCare
Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster, LA2 6ST
Tel: 01524 381820 email: admin@cancare.org.uk or visit us at www.cancercare.org.uk
A local charity offering psychological, social, spiritual, and emotional support, individually or in groups, together with advice, information, practical help, and an extensive range of complementary therapies to cancer patients, their carers and their families in North Lancashire and South Lakeland from our main centres at Slynedales, Lancaster and The Lakes Centre, Kendal. Additional support is offered in the three main local hospitals (Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness), in St John’s Hospice, Lancaster and at weekly Drop-in centres in Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth, Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside.
CancerCare Cafe 10am – 12 noon, last Friday of every month at Slynedales, Lancaster. Free parking. Tel:01524 381820
Bay Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets 7.30pm, 2nd Tuesday of the month at Cancer Care, Slynedales. The group is made up of men with a recent diagnosis and their partners are also welcome to come along and join in. Speakers from Urology & Oncology Depts + diet, acupuncture, advice, support, tea, buns & chat. Tel: 01524 381820
Breast Cancer Care Group
Slynedales, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 381820

The Depression Alliance
Tel: 020 7633 0557
Information about depression + local services

Diabetes UK: Lancaster & District Diabetes Support Group
J. Stoessl, 1 Halton Rd, Lancaster LA1 2EA.
Tel: 01524 841737

Down's Syndrome Family and Carers' Group
Appletree Children's Centre, Milking Stile Lane (off Willow Lane) Lancaster LA1 5QB. Tel: 01524 64132
A group starting for families and carers of people with Down's Syndrome.   The monthly meetings are at the centre on a Saturday from 10am - 12 noon
For further information please contact Appletree Children's Centre on 01524 64132

Heart Concern
A Lancaster based Support Group whose interests and activities are concerned with people in Lancaster, Morecambe and District, who have coronary heart disease or other heart conditions.
Meets 1st Tues of the month (except Aug) 7.30pm St Thomas Centre, Marton St, Lancaster. Meet others with heart problems. Family & friends welcome. Info tel: 01524 67859.
Email: heartconcern@tiscali.co.uk

Lancaster Home Birth Information & Support Group
Tel: 01524 843828 / 771014 / 383504
http://www.homebirth.org.uk/

Lancaster, Morecambe + Dist. Homebound + Disabled Fellowship
Weekly meetings, speakers, entertainment and trips out.
tel: 01524 67581 Transport can be arranged.

MIND (Lancashire)
Lancashire Mind is governed by an Executive board, which is comprised of people with an interest in Mental Health issues and a number of service users who have full voting rights on the Committee. In addition to the Association Office (AO), we provide a range of day services, supported housing, floating support and health & wellbeing activities to local people suffering from a range of mental health needs. All our services are designed to be outcome focused, aimed at promoting independence, confidence and self esteem.
See website for info.

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FITNESS CENTRES

Carnforth Community Swimming Pool
Kellet Rd, Carnforth. Email: carnforthpool@lancaster.gov.uk
tel: 01524 734699

Heysham Community Swimming Pool
Osborne Rd, Morecambe. Tel: 01524 420763
Email: heyshampool@lancaster.gov.uk

Hornby Community Swimming Pool
Melling Rd, Hornby.
Email: hornbypool@lancaster.gov.uk

Lancaster University Sports Centre
Bailrigg, Lancaster
tel. 01524 594000
swimming pool, games courts, sauna, exercise classes, cafe.

Salt Ayre Sports Centre (Lancaster City Council)
Doris Henderson Way, Lancaster LA1 5JS
tel. 01524 847540
swimming pools, games courts, sauna, steam, gyms, exercise classes, massage, cafe.
Nearest bus stop is at Asda supermarket (route 6A). The Lancaster - Morecambe Millenium cyclepath runs alongside.

VVV Health & Leisure Club
The Shore, Coastal Rd, Hest Bank LA2 6EQ
Tel: 01524 823363

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HEALTH & FIRST AID TRAINING RESOURCES

BSure First Aid Training
Established, first aid provider. Delivering HSE registered first aid courses to the public and businesses.
Email: BSurefirstaid@hotmail.co.uk

St John Ambulance Lancaster City Unit
Meets every Tuesday in St Peters Cathedral Community Centre between 7:30 and 9:30 pm. The members carry out first aid cover at community  and sporting events. If you are interested in joining us, come along to one of our meetings and see if St John Ambulance is for you.
Info tel: 01772 252239

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HEALTH-RELATED ONLINE RESOURCES & TELEPHONE HELPLINES

Bay Skin Care
A special web site on skin and skin care, set up by Dr. Phillip Harrison of from the Dermatology Department of Lancaster Royal Infirmary