Living with illness
If you’re overwhelmed following a recent diagnosis, living with or caring for someone with a long term illness, there’s always someone at the Coates Centre ready to listen. Just come along to sit with a cuppa and talk with a trained volunteer if you want to or simply enjoy the surroundings - it is whatever you need or feel up to.
“This allows me to mentally forget about physical difficulties”
Our peer support groups listed below, offer the chance to get together with others, share experiences, and to know that you are not on your own.
“I’ve found reassurance and a feeling that I am not alone”
Telephone 01590 677198 for more details or just come along when you feel ready.
Oakhaven Wellbeing News
Stillness and strength: an introduction to reiki for living well
Stillness and strength: an introduction to Reiki for living well Our Complementary Therapy team will be holding a introduction to reiki workshop on Monday 8th June from 10am to 12pm at the Coates Centre, at Oakhaven. This gentle, supportive workshop offers an introduction to Reiki and how it can promote calm, balance, and emotional wellbeing […]
Read MoreLearn about hand massage and aromatherapy
Hand massage and aromatherapy workshop Our Complementary Therapy team will be holding a hand massage and aromatherapy workshop on Monday 9th March from 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Coates Centre, at Oakhaven. Join us for a relaxing and nurturing morning, where you’ll learn the gentle art of hand massage and enjoy an introduction to aromatherapy. […]
Read MoreMindful photography workshops
Focus – Breathe – Frame. Mindful photography to help your wellbeing. Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Our series of mindful photography workshops will start on 2nd February, and will run for 5 weeks, from 10am to 12.30pm, meeting each week in the Coates Centre […]
Read MoreWeekly crafting session to help your wellbeing
Join our crafting session to boost your wellbeing! Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Our weekly crafting session offers more than creativity; it provides a gentle, supportive space where people can meet together. Through meeting, chatting, and connecting, participants find comfort, self-expression, and shared understanding. […]
Read MoreLive well – join our art session to help your wellbeing
Join our art class to boost your wellbeing! Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Our weekly art group offers more than creativity; it provides a gentle, supportive space where people can meet together. Through meeting, chatting, and connecting, participants find comfort, self-expression, and shared understanding. […]
Read MoreChair yoga at the Coates Centre
A new chair yoga class at the Coates Centre Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Enjoy gentle seated movement, visualisation and breathing with yoga teacher Diana. Chair yoga helps improve mobility and wellbeing. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing. Our next course starts on […]
Read MoreBoost your wellbeing with Sing for Joy!
Sing for Joy at the Coates Centre to boost your wellbeing! Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Unlock your inner joy by coming along to this friendly singing group, led by Leigh – no prior experience required! Learn ways to warm up and use your […]
Read MoreMindfulness maintenance: fortnightly session at the Coates Centre
Continue your mindfulness practice fortnightly at the Coates Centre If you are affected by a life-limiting illness, are a carer or are living with a loss or bereavement, we are here to support you. This session is for experienced meditators who are familiar with a regular sitting practice and that have completed Oakhaven’s 6-week Introduction […]
Read MoreChristmas tips when your loved one has dementia
Christmas tips when your loved one has dementia Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Dementia can be devastating for the whole family. Too often, people are left to cope alone with ever-changing and relentless challenges. Families often have to […]
Read MoreCoping with grief at Christmas
Coping with grief at Christmas Christmas is associated with joy and celebration. A time when, traditionally, people spend time with their families and loved ones. This can be difficult for those spending Christmas alone, particularly as preparations seem to start well before Christmas. For those who are grieving, Christmas can intensify feelings of loss and […]
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