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Look Good Feel Better workshops

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is a charity that runs workshops across the UK helping men and women cope with the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment. Sessions are available in-person and online.

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Working in partnership

Big C is proud to work in partnership with LGFB to offer these workshops in our Norwich Big C Centre to help boost the emotional wellbeing of those going through cancer.

The workshops, which are currently held every month, are led by trained volunteers who will provide advice on issues relating to skincare, shaving and make-up which often include colour correction, dry skin and loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. 

The advice given is practical and demonstrated using products donated by the charity’s corporate partners and teaches the skills and tips to counteract these concerns.

In addition to the practical support and learning, the group sessions provide a relaxed, fun and safe environment for shared experiences which can be beneficial as those under going treatment can find it easier to talk to others in a similar situation.

Men’s LGFB workshops

These group workshops provide expert advice on skincare during and post treatment; tips for shaving safely during treatment along with general grooming; the importance of sun protection, and how to deal with scars.

They are a great way to meet others on a similar journey to share experiences and ideas with. Everybody attending is gifted with a bag of full size skincare and grooming products to try out during the workshop and take home with them. 

Visit the Look Good Feel Better website
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Women’s LGFB workshops

These sessions offer step by step advice on skincare and makeup application to complete a natural, radiant look.

Learn practical tips and techniques, including how to enhance sparse eyebrows or loss of eyelashes, to help you look and feel like you again.

Visit the Look Good Feel Better website
A women in a colourful headscarf applying make up in a mirror.

“I don’t think it’s just about putting makeup on people, it’s about bringing people together and giving them a really lovely time, where you feel very special. You feel very looked after.”

LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PARTICIPANT

Further support

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Help with headwear

Cancer treatment affects everyone in different ways, and how your hair is affected depends on the type of treatment you have.

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Cancer and exercise

Keeping active before, during and after cancer treatment can help both your physical and mental health.

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Cancer and appearance

Going through cancer treatment can often bring with it changes in your body and appearance. We know this can be an unsettling time but we’re here to help you through this time of change.

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Useful resources > Cancer and your appearance

Cancer and your appearance

Going through cancer treatment can often bring with it changes in your body and appearance. We know this can be an unsettling time but we’re here to help you through this time of change.

Worried about hair loss?

For those who experience hair loss during cancer treatment, it can be an unsettling time. Whilst some decide not to wear headwear, others choose to wear a hat, headscarf, wig or turban. That’s where Big C comes in. We can help you work through the many options and choices available to you.

Find out more about hair loss and help with headwear

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is a charity that runs workshops across the UK helping men and women cope with the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment, through skincare and make-up workshops.

Find out more
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Cancer and body image

Appearance is often a key part of our identity and if your appearance changes it can affect you in many ways.

Depending on your cancer and the surgery or treatments you need your appearance or view of your appearance can change. 

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Changes to your appearance

Some of these changes can include…

Weight

This can either be a change in weight gain or loss

Physique

Scars of alterations to your physique following surgery

Speech

You may experience speech difficulties

Confidence

Having lower confidence or self esteem

Stoma

Learning to live with a stoma

Hair & skin

Changes to your hair and skin, including hair loss

We’re here to help. You can book support in the following ways:

Call

Call us on 0800 092 7640 to chat to our support team, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (excluding bank holidays).

Email

Email us on support@big-c.co.uk letting us know what support you need.

Speak to your GP

Have a chat with your GP or healthcare team, who will be able to get in touch with us on your behalf.

“Whatever your concerns, Big C will always do its best to help, by finding the answers to the questions most important to you, and trying to find the right support services, individual to your needs.”

TONIA, CHARITABLE OPERATIONS AREA MANAGER

Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

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About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Read more

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Useful resources > Help with headwear

Help with headwear

Cancer treatment affects everyone in different ways, and how your hair is affected depends on the type of treatment you have. Your health care team will explain any physical changes such as hair loss and what to expect from your personal treatment regime and we’re hear to help you with headwear.

Losing your hair

Some people may lose their hair, while others may experience hair ‘breakage,’ or hair thinning, and others may not lose their hair at all.

Learning that you may experience hair loss or thinning can be difficult to adjust to and cause a variety of emotions. We’re here to support you through this. Exploring the headwear options that are available and speaking to someone about how you are feeling can help you to gain a little sense of control around your hair loss.

For hair thinning you can use the same options as for hair loss but may also be able to speak to a hairdresser about cuts that can make the most of your hair and help it to appear thicker, try partial wigs or hair pieces, or use accessories and headbands to help disguise hair thinning.

How can Big C help?

Big C is here to listen to your thoughts and concerns, and help you work through any worries you may have about hair loss and provide you with support. You’re welcome to drop-in at any of our centres or hubs, where we have trained staff and volunteers who can spend some time with you to talk things through.

In our centres, we have an extensive range of headwear for everyone, which we update depending on the season and trends. Our headwear includes beanies, turbans, hats, scarves, long tie scarves and accessories, which are available to purchase. Alongside this, we also have free, or for a small donation, pre-used headwear to test out or take home with you.

Our support team is here to help you understand tying and styling your headwear. We can talk you through the different options and get a feel for your style. Our team can guide you on the most suitable headwear depending on your lifestyle and activity level.

“Having a safe place to try on headwear in a nice and judgement free zone makes a real difference. Having such a nice selection of headwear to buy and even donated headwear to take away gives me some much needed confidence.”

SERVICE USER

Types of headwear

Hats, beanies and turbans

These can be a great option as they are ready to just place on your head and come in a large range of colours and styles that feel comfortable, look stylish and are super easy to wear.

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Scarves

Scarves come in a wide variety of colours and patterns and can be worn alone or to layer over a beanie to add a splash of colour or individual flare.

Our team can show you how to tie scarves and how to add them to headwear to introduce your own personal style; this also gives you a wider choice of how to style your headwear.

A lady wearing a blue patterned scarf

Sleep caps and wig liners

Sleep caps are seam free soft beanies that can be worn at night to keep the head warm, they can also help to ease any sensitivity of the scalp whilst sleeping or offer a comfortable option for wearing around the home.

Wig liners are worn under wigs to help with comfort and to aid cooling of the scalp.

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NHS wig clinic

You may decide that wearing a wig is the best option for you. We host NHS Wig Clinics at our NNUH Centre. These sessions are booked and arranged through the Weybourne Unit at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (as they require an NHS referral) and are held in a private room in the Big C Centre.

In these sessions you will be able to try on a number of different wigs and test out styles to suit you.

If you are not being treated at the NNUH, speak to your Cancer Nurse Specialist to find out where your nearest Wig Clinic is held.

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Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

Find support near you

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Read more

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Find out more

Let’s keep in touch

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