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The industry’s approach to serving those touched by cancer has been fragmented for many years

Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has brought together a group of leading training providers in the UK and Ireland to create the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC).

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An Essential Beauty Directory For Women Going Through Cancer Treatment

This Breast Cancer Awareness month, British Vogue spotlights the beauty products, treatments and services to know about if you’re going through cancer treatment.

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Does your spa care for those with cancer?

Sue Harmsworth, MBE and made for Life Organic's Amanda Winwood talk exclusively about a new initiative that is set to revolutionise spa access for those living with cancer.

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Hundreds of spa hotels back scheme to make the wellness industry more inclusive for cancer patients

Top UK spa hotels including Rudding Park, Grantley Hall and Sopwell House are backing a new accreditation body to make treatments and therapies more accessible for people with cancer.

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Spa treats for those in most need

I’m often asked to recommend a spa that can deliver treatments to cancer patients but finding one should now be much easier.

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New safe spa therapy for people living with cancer

Cancer patients can enjoy the benefits of spa treatments in future, knowing they are in safe hands.

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The woman who is changing old spa attitudes

LOCKDOWN has been a challenging time for us all but especially for those with existing life-threatening conditions such as cancer sufferers.

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Over 220 spas register for new industry standard for cancer touch therapy

Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has recently announced the launch of the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC).

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New Spa Standard for Cancer Patients includes Essex Retreats

Until now it’s been difficult for cancer patients, whether undergoing treatment or in remission, to easily book spa treatments, either being turned away because therapists lacked the necessary training or simply not knowing which spas could treat them.

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Sopa special for escaping Big C stress

Cancer patients will be able to enjoy spa treatments without any stress thanks to a new industry standard

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It’s ridiculous to think that massage can spread cancer – so why do spas still believe it?

Imagine arriving at a spa, robed up in a fluffy hug, ready for an hour’s worth of relaxation only to be told that you won’t be receiving your much needed massage because you have cancer.

Kris Hellenga, founder of breast cancer charity CoppaFeel.

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New York Times article on Cancer and Spas

Cancer often can mean no more trips to the spa or five-star meals. That’s all changing, thanks to these resorts and the nonprofits that trained them.

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How spas can help those dealing with cancer

A kind massage can be a psychological boon for those affected by cancer. So why are so many spas unwilling to treat us, asks Catherine Turner.

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Sue Harmsworth pioneers new training standard in massage for those touched by cancer

ESPA founder Sue Harmsworth MBE is collaborating with a number of spa industry leaders to create the Standard Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)

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Sue Harmsworth launches Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care

Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has brought together a group of owners and founders of leading training providers in the UK and Ireland to create the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC).

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