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Sharing experiences with other people who have been in a similar situation can really help make cancer feel less lonely.

Facebook Support Group

Having a safe space to talk, share and ask questions is important. Our closed Facebook support group is a safe place for you to do this. To join the group follow this link.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Our Prostate Cancer Support Group holds monthly meetings to support anyone affected by prostate cancer, including patients, family and friends. The meetings provide an opportunity for people to comfortably exchange views on matters of common concern. At some meetings there are talks on relevant topics.

Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at The Oasis between 5pm and 6pm.

To find out more about the support group please email: pcsgadmin@macmillanjersey.com

or to request to book, please complete the form at the bottom of the page

Nada Ear Accupuncture

What is ear or 'auricular' acupuncture?

This is a particular type of acupuncture using very small, fine needles inserted into acupuncture points on the surface of the outer ear. The Oasis uses a very specific form of ear acupuncture. This is a protocol, or procedure, called the ‘NADA protocol’. It uses up to five acupuncture points and needles are inserted just beneath the skin and remain in place for 30-40 minutes, during which time the person relaxes. The procedure is safe and should not hurt.

Ear Acupuncture Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer
  • Be in generally good health
  • Not be needle phobic
  • Be able to read and understand English or have someone translate the information for you
  • Be able to complete and return questionnaires
  • Not want to give blood within 6 months of having ear acupuncture
  • Not have any other form of acupuncture treatment elsewhere during the course of your ear acupuncture treatments

Sign up today by emailing admin@macmillanjersey.com or calling 498188.

Afternoon Socials

It really is good to talk and even better over tea and cake. These informal, friendly get-togethers are a great way to meet others who have been in a similar situation and meet some of the team at The Oasis. Your family and friends are welcome too.

We will be holding quarterly get togethers for cuppa, cake and chats. The gatherings are informal and held at The Oasis, Macmillan Jersey's cancer support and wellbeing centre and you can be assured of complete confidentiality.

You can follow our our social media channels to find out when the next social is.


Boxing Better

Are you supporting a loved one with cancer, or have recently lost someone to cancer?

Maybe you've finished cancer treatment and trying to feel more like yourself again, and make some healthy changes to your lifestyle?

You might like to try our new Boxing Better wellbeing fitness class with The Rock Fitness.

Not only is exercise essential for physical and mental health - but these classes can be empowering, cathartic and a great way to relieve stress and channel your energy into something positive through a difficult time.

Sign up today for a block of 6 free sessions by emailing admin@macmillanjersey.com or calling 498188.

Look Good Feel Better

Are you currently going through cancer treatment?

Would you like some information and advice for your beauty and makeup routines to help you deal with the effects that treatment has on your hair and skin?

Dates of workshops in 2022 below.

  • 2nd February
  • 6th April
  • 21st September
  • 30th November

To book onto the next Look Good Feel Better course please complete the enquiry form below.

Nicola Jane Post Surgery Bra Fittings

Nicola Jane aim to help you feel comfortable and supported in your bra all-day long. It’s really important to get a professional fitting when you can however we know it’s not always possible to get to a store or a fitting clinic so have put together our years of bra fitting experience for you into one place. Remember all of our Nicola Jane team are fully trained, certified bra and breast form fitters.

To book onto the waiting list for the next sessions please complete the below enquiry form.

Macmillan Jersey's Allotment Plot

The benefits of outdoor 'green' space is proven to improve overall mental health and wellbeing. The Macmillan Jersey allotment plot will bring together a community with a shared common interest and can be accessed by anyone affected by cancer.

We will be planting flowers, fruits and vegetables as well as creating a pollinator patch for the bees. There will also be a relaxing space to sit with a cuppa and enjoy being in nature.

We have created a closed WhatsApp group and are creating a green fingered committee to help guide the planting year and use of the plot.

If you would like to help out at the allotment please complete the enquiry form below.

HOPE Course (Helping Overcome Problems Effectively)

HOPE is a course developed by Macmillan Cancer Support and Coventry University to support you after cancer treatment. It can help you rediscover your strengths and overcome the emotional and practical challenges of life after cancer. You can also share your experiences and get support from other people going through the same thing. You don’t have to face it alone. Each is run by a Macmillan Professional and cancer support volunteer.

  • Regain your confidence so you feel more like yourself
  • Use relaxation techniques for your mind and body
  • Cope with anger, anxiety, depression and uncertainty handle stressful situations
  • Plan for the future
  • Use your potential to make the most of your life

For more details of the next HOPE course, please complete the enquiry form below.

Therapeutic Art with Kairos Arts

What is therapeutic art? The creative arts help us to explore our feelings in a safe and often non-verbal way. Through structured and creative activities, participants can discover new perspectives to circumstances, possible solutions to obstacles, through metaphors and unlocking the imagination. Our workshops help people to increase their self-awareness, acceptance, concentration, emotional competence, sense of community and hope.

Benefits of therapeutic art can help you to express those feelings that you can either not find words to explain or are simply too difficult to even attempt to. Art therapies can help you to manage: difficult emotions and experiences in your life talking about treatments physical problems feelings that you cannot put into words

Macmillan Jersey are funding a programme of 5 workshops. They are designed to help support you express and explore your feelings, hopes and fears using a variety of art mediums. The workshops will be facilitated by 2 Kairos Arts Practitioners, using all the creative arts, incorporating relaxation and breathing techniques. No creative skills required from participants. Every workshop is bespoke.

Therapeutic art can help you to manage:

  • difficult emotions and experiences in your life
  • talking about treatments
  • physical problems
  • feelings that you cannot put into words

Testimonials:

"With Kairos I can express how I’m feeling through art, emotion or talking."

“As we press and rub and pull and stretch the clay it takes away some of our angry feelings and afterwards we feel calm and able to talk.”

"I feel I have had somewhere to come and get away from everything."

To book onto the course or find out more information please complete the below enquiry form.

Enquiry Form