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Specialist Cancer Rehabilitation

A structured, exercise-led programme supporting people to rebuild strength, confidence and capacity before, during or after cancer treatment.

Stronger Foundations is an 8-week guided programme designed to support people at different stages of their cancer journey through safe, effective movement, education and ongoing support.

 

The programme works alongside the participant’s existing clinical care, providing practical support between appointments and helping people take an active role in maintaining or rebuilding their physical and emotional capacity.

The programme provides

  • Exercise planning and progression

  • Supervised, small-group exercise sessions

  • Support with strength, mobility, balance and physical conditioning

  • Fatigue and energy-management education

  • Guidance around sleep, nutrition and sustainable recovery habits

  • Nervous system regulation and restorative practices

  • Ongoing support to improve confidence, engagement and adherence

 

Our whole-person approach recognises that recovery is influenced by more than physical fitness alone. The programme brings together movement, education and practical self-management support within a safe and supportive community setting.

Who may benefit?

Stronger Foundations may be suitable for adults who are:

  • Preparing to begin cancer treatment

  • Currently receiving treatment

  • Recovering following treatment

  • Living with the ongoing effects of cancer or its treatment

  • Experiencing reduced strength, confidence, mobility or physical capacity

  • Looking for structured support to return to safe and appropriate movement

All participants complete a health and readiness assessment before joining. Exercise is adapted to the individual’s treatment stage, symptoms, current capacity and clinical guidance.

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The first eight-week programme has 18 fully funded places and is hosted at The MAT Clinic in Ampthill.

 

We are inviting people to register their interest by joining the waitlist to receive further information and be notified when applications open.

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Click here to join the waitlist.

Proudly supported by a grant from Ampthill vs Cancer

Ampthill vs Cancer is funding the first pilot of Stronger Foundations as part of our commitment to turn community fundraising into practical support for people affected by cancer locally.

 

After identifying a gap in specialist cancer rehabilitation provision, AVC secured NHS Local Integrated Care Board funding to enable two local professionals to undertake Level 4 Cancer Rehabilitation training. Stronger Foundations was subsequently developed independently, building on that specialist training.

 

Many of us at AVC have personal experience of cancer and know how daunting it can feel to understand what your body is capable of during or after treatment. We have also experienced first-hand the positive impact that appropriate exercise and movement can have on physical and mental wellbeing.

 

By funding places on this pilot, we want to help more local people access specialist, personalised support before, during and after cancer treatment – and feel more confident about moving forward.

 

Because support shouldn’t stop with treatment, and nobody affected by cancer should have to navigate what comes next alone.

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