Liverpool University Hospitals Charitable Fund

The Sunshine Group supports breast cancer patients of the University Hospitals of Liverpool, from diagnosis, before, during and after treatment. Run by a small group of volunteers, the group steered by women for women relying on donations to fund our work. We arrange a number of charity events, we invite guest speakers to attend our meetings, we offer days out, and a range of alternative complimentary therapies which are performed by volunteer therapists. these include: Lymphatic drainage treatment, which is a specialised, gentle type of medical massage. The aim is to encourage the lymph fluid to move away from the swollen area, so it can drain normally. It also helps lymph fluid drain ... read more The Sunshine Group supports breast cancer patients of the University Hospitals of Liverpool, from diagnosis, before, during and after treatment. Run by a small group of volunteers, the group steered by women for women relying on donations to fund our work. We arrange a number of charity events, we invite guest speakers to attend our meetings, we offer days out, and a range of alternative complimentary therapies which are performed by volunteer therapists. these include: Lymphatic drainage treatment, which is a specialised, gentle type of medical massage. The aim is to encourage the lymph fluid to move away from the swollen area, so it can drain normally. It also helps lymph fluid drain through the healthylymph vessels. This helps control swelling. Reiki - a stress reduction and relaxation technique used to encourage healing and provide other benefits. For cancer patients, Reiki may be able to help reduce pain associated with the progression of the disease. It can also reduce some of the uncomfortable symptoms patients commonly experience during cancer treatment, such as anxiety, weakness, and nausea. Reflexology - a technique that appliesgentle pressure toyour feet or hands which aims to bring about a state of relaxation and help the body's own healing process. Reflexologists believe there are certain points on the feet and hands. These points correspond to the organs and glands in the body. So by pressing and massaging these points it can stimulate energy pathways in the body. If anyenergy pathways are blocked reflexology aims to unblock them. Allowing theenergy to flow freely again which aims to restore balance to the body. These therapies are for patients going through treatments and it is also an opportunity for patients to talk to therapists and other patients. The retreat also offers patients a safe and relaxing space to share their experiences, worries and feelings over a cup of coffee with the support of our dedicated volunteers with their own lived experiences.