Worksop cancer charity receives £65k cash boost to help more residents

The Aurora Centre is helping even more Bassetlaw people to stay healthy and recover thanks to the grant from Bassetlaw District Council.

The charity supports people affected by cancer and other long term health conditions, and thanks to funding as part of Bassetlaw’s portion of the Better Care Fund, Aurora have created a new gym space called ‘The Curve’, complete with a collection of new power assisted exercise equipment.

Emma Walker, Cancer Support Lead at Aurora Centre said: “Aurora is delighted and very grateful for the funding that has been provided by the Council. The money has enabled us to set up 'The Curve' - a brand new unique gym for people in Bassetlaw to access.

“The new gym space has enabled us to expand our offer of support and really make a difference to the people of Bassetlaw. We are now able to offer classes to a range of people, including cancer patients, people with long term conditions and the general public.

“All of our classes are facilitated by experienced and specialist instructors. We are also working closely with Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS Teaching Hospitals to develop the prehabilitation and rehabilitation service - an innovative service which allows cancer patients to access tailored exercise support, before during and after treatment, without having to travel to Sheffield or Nottingham.”

The Better Care Fund is a programme spanning both the NHS and local government which seeks to join-up health and care services, so that people can manage their own health and wellbeing, and live independently in their communities for as long as possible.

Councillor Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “Through our Strategic Housing Team, we are delighted to provide the Aurora Centre with this vital funding. Facilities like this one, help to take the strain off our NHS services and when combined with the dedicated team at Aurora, it will help to improve the lives of many more people in Bassetlaw.”

People can self-refer to the Aurora Centre or be referred by their Health Care professional. For more information visit aurorawellbeing.org.uk/centres/aurora-bassetlaw/