v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v Page 44 • The HERALD • 12th March 2026 Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com The Waterside Foot Clinic Fully Insured Do you need help with trimming your toenails? 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Flexible appointments and home visits available. 07752 674591 kdavison@kdfootcare.co.uk http://kdfootcare.co.uk COMMUNITY OPEN DAY HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL CANCER SUPPORT IN THE HEART OF HYTHE Wessex Cancer Support welcomed local residents to their Waterside support centre in a successful community open day on ursday 29th January, helping raise awareness of vital cancer support services available in the Hythe area. e event brought together health professionals, volunteers and people a ected by cancer in the warm and welcoming centre. It was one of many events the organisation has planned to celebrate its 45th anniversary this year. e open day was organised in partnership with Heidi Rehman, Health and Wellbeing Coach for Waterside Primary Care Network (PCN) and Wessex Cancer Support’s caring team of sta and volunteers. e event was designed to help ensure people living locally are aware of the free emotional, practical and wellbeing support available on their doorstep. “We know that visiting one of our Centres for the first time can feel like a big step,” said Waterside Centre Manager, Onize Okhiku. “Living with a cancer diagnosis is challenging enough, which is why we love opening our doors to local people so they can come in, look around and see for themselves how friendly and welcoming our Centres are. Our aim is for everyone to feel relaxed, supported and confident about popping in whenever they need us.” A total of 15 people attended, including nine new visitors, highlighting the importance of proactive outreach within the community. Well over 100 local residents who have recently been diagnosed with cancer received a personal text message invitation through their GP practices ahead of the event. is collaborative approach with local NHS colleagues is important in enabling Wessex Cancer Support to reach people who may not yet have been referred through hospital oncology teams. Heidi Rehman, who supports patients across the Waterside PCN group, including Totton and Hythe, attended the event and spoke with guests about health and wellbeing services available locally. “Heidi continues to work alongside us to raise awareness of the services available across the Waterside area,” said Suzanne Bannister, Director of Support Services for Wessex Cancer Support. “We are very grateful to her and the local PCN group for their collaboration. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to early support, prevention and improving quality of life for everyone affected by cancer.” e open day was made possible with the help of Wessex Cancer Support sta and dedicated support volunteers, who welcomed attendees, o ered oneto-one conversations and shared information about the wide range of services available. Volunteers also provided delicious home-baked refreshments, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where people felt comfortable talking openly. Guests were able to learn more about emotional support, practical guidance, wellbeing therapies and group activities o ered by Wessex Cancer Support, as well as access immediate support on the day. Many attendees expressed appreciation for having local, non-clinical support available close to home. Plans are already underway to hold another open day at the St John’s Street Centre towards the end of April, further strengthening local connections and ensuring even more people a ected by cancer know where to turn for help. By working together with local NHS partners, Wessex Cancer Support continues to reach more people in the Hythe and Waterside communities at a time when support matters most. Open Day at Wessex Cancer Support’s Waterside support centre Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club Romsey Open Gate Stroke Club meets on Tuesday afternoons, 2pm–4pm, in Romsey Abbey Rooms (behind the Abbey, SO51 8EN). e Club o er a warm, friendly and understanding welcome to anyone who has survived a stroke. ey enjoy a range of activities including games, garden visits, parties, entertainment, music, quizzes, boat trips and bingo. Transport can be arranged if required. e Club is part of the Stroke Group Network with the Stroke Association. For more information please contact Joy Clamp on: 07821 389629 or email: mjdrclamp1@btinternet.com or Jill Edwards: 01794 340209.
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