Hi Purplelily,

I am on a committee for the new Macmillan Horizon Centre bieng built in Brighton and this is one of the things that was discussed a couple of years ago. Up until then I hadnt realized the emotional effect hair loss has for you lovely ladies. From memory, you should be given a voucher from the hospital which can be used to help purchase a wig. Hats and headscarfs were also discussed. Things have improved quite a lot in the past few years I'm told regarding the range of wigs available through the N.H.S.

I will give you a laugh now. When we were discusing this emotive subject, one of the ladies who knew I had recieved radiotherapy asked if I had suffered hair loss as a result. I relied yes, but as the radiotherapy was on my prostate, it was in an area thats not on public display (thankfully) which caused a laugh.

I feel sure if you ask next time you visit the hospital, someone will point you in the right direction. Please let us know how you get on, Brian.

Hi Brian something for your centre to look at - Christies hospital has a dept called" headstart" it is run by volunteers and sells headscarfs and not really hats but headgear. They also show you how to do the fancy bow s flowers etc. Some of these elaborate designs are fantastic and I know of one person who wore one for a wedding and then her wig in the evening. I bought a couple of simple ones to wear for my chemo and round the house. They sell them at a small profit so they are cheaper than elsewhere and the demonstrations are free even on a one to one. I cannot praise this service highly enough.

Hi Brian something for your centre to look at - Christies hospital has a dept called" headstart" it is run by volunteers and sells headscarfs and not really hats but headgear. They also show you how to do the fancy bow s flowers etc. Some of these elaborate designs are fantastic and I know of one person who wore one for a wedding and then her wig in the evening. I bought a couple of simple ones to wear for my chemo and round the house. They sell them at a small profit so they are cheaper than elsewhere and the demonstrations are free even on a one to one. I cannot praise this service highly enough.