Hi all, my Mum is on her 2nd round of TCHP, and as expected is losing her hair. I’m going to shave it for her at the weekend and I’ve bought her a couple of soft beany type hats in preparation. As an FYI I used an Etsy Shop called BeautifulYouuHats and I think the quality and fabric is good.
She ordered a wig from amazon which was awful and put her off having a wig, but I think she should try and get one via the NHS. Does anyone know if this possible? She’s 73 and on a pension, so definitely doesn’t have a big budget.
Or, if there’s an online wig store you’d recommend, that would be great. I have searched previous topics but most of the links there have expired or aren’t in the UK.
Thank you!
Hi @mum-a-lums30
Synthetic wigs are available on the NHS. They are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In England, she’ll usually have to pay a charge for an NHS wig. Or your mum may qualify for a free wig if:
- She is an inpatient when the wig is supplied
- Her weekly income is low
- Your mum or her partner are receiving Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit Guarantee Credit or Universal Credit and meet the criteria
- She has an NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate
- She is named on a help with health costs (HC2) certificate
If she’s entitled to a free wig through the NHS, she can get this from her hospital or a wig shop in her local area. We have some more information about this on our website: Wigs, scarves and headwear | Breast Cancer Now
Sending our warmest
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https://prelovedreloved.org.uk/
Your Mum may be able to get a wig from Jo on the above link. I sent a brand new Rene of Paris Alyssa wig to her a few weeks ago. It’s a short pixie in a toasted brown. It may still be available. She has other things such as cap, scarves aswell.
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Jo is fantastic. She has sent me a few hats and also shower cover for picc line. I got my wig via hospital. It cost me £200 it’s a very good match. Around the house I wear beanies or a cap as the wig has been quite warm in this unusually hot weather!
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Definitely try the above and preloved site but I thought I’d just list some websites that I use having become somewhat addicted to wigs in case it helps anyone here: -
Simply wigs
Valentine Wigs
Hairware
Mimo
If you keep an eye on their clearance/sale sections you can sometimes get some great deals X
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Hi Naughty, thank you so much this x
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Such a shame this isn’t extended to England. She might be on pension credit, I’ll check with her, thank you x