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Thames Hospice
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Thames Hospice is an independent charity which was established in 2005 as a result of a merger between Thames Valley Hospice in Windsor and The Paul Bevan Cancer Foundation in Ascot. It serves the local surrounding communities of East Berkshire and South Bucks. Both organisations started in the early 80s in response to the local need for a hospice. The Windsor Hospice was opened by the Queen in 1987, with Ascot following in 1997.

Although the majority of patients have cancer, they are increasingly treating other life-limiting illness such as Motor Neurone, MS, Parkinson’s and renal failure.

Services include specialist emotional/psychological support, which can be arranged at Thames Hospice via the counselling and psychology team. They also provide a wide range of therapies both at the Hospice and in the community, aimed at alleviating symptoms and improving quality of life.

Their complementary therapy team also provides acupuncture. During the first visit, there will be a full consultation to help the therapists create a tailor-made package of care for you. This will include questions about your health and how you are feeling, what you would like to get out of the treatments and any areas of concern you need support with. Together you will plan a course of treatments that you feel will be both beneficial and suitable for you.



Last Updated:20/02/2024
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Thames Hospice
Pine Lodge, Hatch Lane, Windsor, SL4 3RW, UK - England (South East)

+44 1753 842 121 https://www.thameshospice.org.uk
All therapies provided at this location:
Reiki
Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) literally means universal life force energy and is a system of healing that is believed to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal itself on all levels, whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.

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Reflexology
Reflexology is a very gentle and rhythmic foot massage.

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Oncology Massage
Massage is the practice of manipulating, applying pressure, and rubbing or stroking soft tissue and skin to promote physical and mental relaxation, well-being, and circulation.

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Counselling
Seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist, who is trained and experienced at working with cancer patients, can help you and others close to you deal with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and help to make sense of the many emotions that you are experiencing.

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Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.

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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and involves the stimulation of special points on the body, known as acupuncture points, for therapeutic or preventive purposes.

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Meditation / Creative Visualisation
Meditation is a technique where the attention is focused on a point of reference, such as the breath or an object, in order to help you create a peaceful, quiet state of mind.

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