ribbonworkshops
For men and women going through Cancer and other long-term conditions
Many people who have had cancer treatments find it extremely difficult and challenging to transition back to their everyday lives, feeling socially isolated. Often partners and other family members can feel the same way having supported loved ones during the prolonged periods of treatment and distress, feeling completely exhausted and in need of our support.
Our range of workshops are for patients, partners, carers and other family members. During the sessions you will have the chance to try our taster exercise sessions and relaxation classes, as well as taking part in informative seminars. You will have the chance to make new friends as well as speak to our specialists about how we can best support you. We can help you to regain your health, improve your physical and emotional strength and quality of life.
Mindful Pilates Workshop
4th October 2019
2-3:30pm £15 per person
Location: Town Estate Room, Barrow, IP29 5AN
A gentle but effective Physio-led Pilates class using mindful techniques to leave you feeling calm but stronger. Suitable for any age and ability.
Includes a cup of tea and a snack and a group question and answer session.
Open to Patients and Family members
Tingly fingers to green fingers
8th November 2019
2-3:30pm £10 per person
Location: Town Estate Room, Barrow, IP29 5AN
This workshop will take you through some useful techniques that help to alleviate some of the peripheral neuropathy symptoms you may have developed and other cancer treatment related side effects, using an exercise and evidence-based approach. We share practical tips and advice on how to adapt every day activities into simpler and more manageable tasks.
We’ll be adding in some non-exercise activities for those wanting to return to gardening as we’ll be sowing some seeds that you can take away with you.
Includes a cup of tea and a snack and a group question and answer session.
Open to Patients and Family Members
Step Forwards Workshop
Take a chance with some dance!
21st February 2020
2-3:30pm £10
Location: Town Estate Room, Barrow, IP29 5AN
This unique physiotherapy rehab-based workshop will combine physiotherapy exercise with dance movements to various styles of music to help you increase mobility, co-ordination, balance, limb strength and enhance your wellbeing. We will tailor and adapt the dance to your energy levels.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
For those new to dance and all experience levels.
Suitable for Patients and Family members.
Includes refreshments and a group question and answer session.
Relax, Restore and Rehabilitate Workshop
20th March 2020
2-3:30pm £25 per person
Location: Town Estate Room, Barrow, IP29 5AN
Get your life back on track after cancer and start to live well. This workshop is a taster and shorter version of our comprehensive 3-hour Restoration Programme that we offer at Ribbon Health.
Includes an education session covering how Physiotherapy and exercise can combat your side effects, pain levels and fatigue, and a rehabilitation class under the supervision of our Specialist Oncology Physiotherapists.
It's also a chance to ask questions and get the tailored help you need to reach your goals.
Includes Refreshments
Open to Patients only