Hi pu​rplelilly I got my wig after my first chemo session. The nurse gave me a voucher which was converted to a prescription. Fortunately this was all done at Christies hospital where they also have a wig shop. The wigs are really good, plenty of choice in styles and colours. I was really surprised. I could have paid towards a better quality one but didn't I did buy the special shampoo though. Every one who saw me in my wig though it looked great and they weren't just being kind. The company supplying the wigs was called Dimples try their website. It was a synthetic one and the only concern is you have to avoid a high heat source so no cooking in it. Hope this helps.

Thank you for your reply river, I will ask when I next go to the hospital about wigs as I would imagine there has to be a supplier local to me (South Dorset).  I do feel more optimistic about NHS wigs, my mums was a long time ago and things have moved on since then.  I can just remember thinking how the thing perched on her head looked to awful. I don't see the point in paying vast sums for, what I hope will be, a fairly short time -fingers crossed with that.

i did tell hubby about the heat source and no cooking, just seeing his panicked face at the thought of being ' chief cook' was priceless.  There are a few magic moments in this rollercoaster ride I'm pleased to say.

Thanks again and best wishes xx

Thank you for your reply river, I will ask when I next go to the hospital about wigs as I would imagine there has to be a supplier local to me (South Dorset).  I do feel more optimistic about NHS wigs, my mums was a long time ago and things have moved on since then.  I can just remember thinking how the thing perched on her head looked to awful. I don't see the point in paying vast sums for, what I hope will be, a fairly short time -fingers crossed with that.

i did tell hubby about the heat source and no cooking, just seeing his panicked face at the thought of being ' chief cook' was priceless.  There are a few magic moments in this rollercoaster ride I'm pleased to say.

Thanks again and best wishes xx

Hi River,

Thanks for the information. They are hoping once the centre is completed to get a local comany to  go to the centre to offer advice ect. Thanks again, Brian.