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Headstrong at Beechwood

In partnership with Breast Cancer Care

This is a free service run by trained volunteers, offering practical support and information around hair loss due to cancer treatment, on an individual appointment basis.

The service is for anyone likely to lose their hair or who has lost it already due to cancer treatment.

You will need to make an appointment, which will last approximately an hour, in a welcoming and private environment.

You will be able to:

  • receive a free headscarf,
  • learn how to look after your hair and scalp, before during and after treatment
  • learn scarf tying ideas
  • try on hats, scarves and fringes to find out what suits you
  • talk through concerns you may have about hair loss

To book an appointment ring Beechwood on 0161-476-0384 and ask the receptionist

Use the following links for more information

Breast Cancer Care

Headstrong Home Page

Headstrong Locations

Download the Headstrong documents here (pdf format)

HeadStrong

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