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We would like to invite you to use The NHS App.  This allows you to access a range of NHS services.  Here is a video which explains how the NHS app works.  At this surgery you can use the NHS app to:

• order repeat medication
• nominate a pharmacy
• view medical records

Click here to get started with the NHS app.

Helpful information attached - NHS App Leaflet.pdf

If you have any problems accessing the NHS app you can contact the support team

We have a new way in which you can contact us online for any routine enquries.  We will aim to get back to you within one working day.  This system is called Patchs.  You can use this system to:

Affected by a diagnosis of cancer?

Live in the Heywood, Middleton, or Rochdale area?

This course could be for you:

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer

 (MBCT Ca)

8 x 2-hour weekly classes at: Croft Shifa Medical Centre, Rochdale, OL16 2UP

10.00 – 12.00,

2^nd June – 21^st  July 2026

The course is best suited to those who have completed intensive cancer treatment and is not designed for those who are newly diagnosed

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is the practice of bringing our attention, in a friendly way, to the experience of the present moment. It is also about relating to ourselves with kindness.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer - MBCT Ca is an eight-week researched healthcare programme, specifically for those who have or are suffering from cancer.

MBCT Ca is designed for a small group and consists of 8 x 2-hour weekly classes. It includes:

ü  Guided instruction in mindful meditation.

ü  Short mindfulness practices.

ü  Guided gentle physical stretching.

ü  Group discussion.

ü  Daily home practice.

ü  Audios of guided practice and a workbook.  

Research shows that Mindfulness can:

Is this the right course for me, right now?

Research shows that practicing mindfulness has many benefits, but it is not a “quick fix”.  It is important that you can set aside time for both for the weekly class and daily home practice.

Mindfulness teachers:

The course is facilitated by experienced mindfulness teachers, who teach mindfulness in line with current BAMBA Good Practice Guidelines, with one working in oncology for over 20 years.

Next Steps if you are interested in attending the 8-week MBCT Ca course:

Self-refer online at https://iaptportal.co.uk/roch.html and put MBCT for Cancer under the reason for self-referral from the drop down list “What type of support do you feel you can commit to right now?”.

Or you can telephone HMR NHS Talking Therapies Service on 01706 619020 and request the mindfulness for cancer programme.

Or scan the QR code:

MBCT Ca participant comments:

🌿 How the Course Helped

“I have learned that I am not alone with my fears, anxieties and worries. I am not abnormal. I have learned techniques that help me understand and work with my emotions, giving me hope for a better future.”

“After 8 weeks, I feel so much more positive and much less anxious – it will change my life massively.”

💛 Self-Compassion & Kindness

“It’s brought a sense of freedom and an awakening – learning to be more compassionate to myself in difficult times.”

“I am more aware that by being kinder to myself, I can feel more positive. I have been through a lot and deserve more credit.”

🌱 Mindfulness & Being Present

“Being mindful and present with my mind and body has given me relief from the treadmill of worries. I can now live more in the present in ways I never imagined possible.”

“I have learned to appreciate the things around me more and to pause and breathe in difficult situations.”

⭐ Building Confidence for the Future

“This course helped me learn to breathe and think differently about stress. I now look towards life and the future with less fear.”

“I’ve learned to think about activities differently rather than shutting them down, using new techniques.”

🌸 Feeling Safe & Supported

“This has been the best course. It was a very welcoming group and I felt comfortable from the beginning. The strategies I learned will have a positive long-term impact.”

“I am so glad I did this course and would recommend it to anyone who has been through cancer.”

🌍 Wider Impact

“I think everyone in the world should be mindful – it would make the world a better place, especially for people affected by cancer who can feel lost after the ‘all clear’.”