Who are Headstart at Christies?
WHO: Headstart is based in Manchester as part of The Christie Hospital charity and is run by volunteers.
FACT: They started over 20 years ago selling scarves on the wards, and has developed considerably over the years. It now sells a vast selection of lovely headwear, including fringes, from all over the world.
TIME: The Headstart room is open most days between 10.00 am and 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday. It’s not necessary to make an appointment; just drop by. However for people traveling a long distance, it’s advisable to check that there’s a volunteer working that day.
PHONE: You just need to phone The Christie Hospital and ask for the Cancer Information Office. Just give them a call on 0161 446 8100/8107.
FACT: The volunteers welcome all visitors who suffer from hair loss, not just patients from within the hospital.
FACT: Headstart is a non-profit-making organisation; prices start at £5 and go up to £25, so there’s always something for everyone.
Experienced volunteers give demonstrations and advice on how to tie scarves
and wear hats as an option to wigs.
They can also advise and create headwear for special occasions.
Comments (6)
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us 🙂 and thank you for your kind generosity.
All Wig Bank details can be found here, I hope this helps.
Hi me and my knitting group have knitted lots of hats for your cancer patients.
I also have 2 brand new Natural Image Wigs still have the tags on. I would love to donate them to your charity.
Please can you get back to me with an address of what to post them. That are coming all the way from Cornwall ?.
Many Thanks
Jo, Sue & Sandra
Hi there,
Yes 🙂 Please find the details here.
Do you have mens wigs on stock
Hi Claire,
Thank you for the offer, and we think that it is a very kind offer.
We currently are not looking for extra volunteers but we will keep you in mind if we do require further help. Thank you again 🙂
Hi I’m a part time hairdresser and would like to see if y needed any volunteers to help with the wig fittings . I’ve never really worked with wigs but was thinking maybe of helping out
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