Move More Aberdeenshire is a programme for those living with, or previously affected by cancer. It's aim is to support you to get and stay active at a pace that is right for you.
Taking part in physical activity during and after cancer treatment can play a huge part in enabling you to take back control. It can help you prevent and manage some of the effects of treatment, such as fatigue, depression and risks to your heart health. Many people tell us that it helps them to feel more like their old self.
Our Health and Wellbeing Coordinator will ask you a few questions, listen to what you have to say and then support you in making physical activity part of your life.
We understand cancer and can tailor a physical activity programme just for you. This will help build confidence as well as improve balance and strength in a fun and supportive environment.
It doesn't matter if you've never been particularly active as the programme offers a variety of activites for all abilities, including Macmillan friendly walking groups, gentle movement classes such as Thai Chi/Qigong fusion and circuit classes.
World Cancer Day on the 4th February is designed to promote awareness and support of cancer, with the aim to encourage its treatment, understanding and prevention. In this digital display you will find books and useful links to support organisations.
Find out how physical activity can help you by visiting the Move More Scotland Website: Move More Scotland
You can get in touch with our Live Life Well team:
If you need support, please access the following information and support services.
The Macmillan Support Line free on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week 8am till 8pm. They can help with clinical, practical and financial related information. You can also find out about the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service at your local area here: Find Macmillan Support in Your Local Area
For more information on Cancer Support Scotland services, call 01800 652 4531 or visit their website: Cancer Support Scotland
The Maggie's Centre in Aberdeen offer a range of activities and support. Contact them on 01224 645928, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, or visit their website for more information: Maggie's Aberdeen
Clan Cancer Support help people live with and beyond their or their loved one's cancer. Contact them on: Deeside - 01330 538176, Inverurie - 01467 624687, North Aberdeenshire - 01779 487176 or visit: Clan Website
Friends of Anchor are offering additional care, comfort and support to patients during their time at the Anchor unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Visit their website: Friends of Anchor or email them on: wellbeing@friendsofanchor.org
We want to make sure that people affected by cancer have access to appropriate physical activity opportunities and we need your help.
Move More Aberdeenshire offers walking groups, gentle movement groups and circuit exercise classes to people affected by cancer.
Volunteers lead the health walks and gentle movement classes as well as assisting in the circuit classes by providing peer support and assistance to the instructor.
Find our about the variety of opportunities available: Move More Aberdeenshire Volunteers
