Touch for Cancer and
CanRehab invite you to:
A five-day cancer and wellbeing retreat for people living with or recovering from cancer
Details at a glance
Wherever you are in your cancer journey, these five days have been created for you.
You’ll be supported by world-class experts in movement, therapeutic touch, nutrition and human connection. Expert-led, evidence-based and built around helping you feel stronger, more confident and more like yourself again.
Dates
1 - 5 September 2026
Location
Carden Park Hotel & Spa
Cheshire
Price
Double occupancy
£1,084 per person,
Single occupancy
£1,619
What's included
Four nights accommodation, all meals and refreshments, all workshops, classes and expert evenings, full use of leisure facilities, a Touch for Cancer massage and spa facilities on that day.
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926
A cancer diagnosis often changes the way people think about their bodies.
Not just physically. Something quieter happens too. A disconnection. A loss of faith in yourself, in the body you thought you knew. Many people describe feeling like a passenger in their own life. Present, but not quite there.
And yet the medical journey, as vital as it is, rarely addresses this. It treats the illness. But it doesn’t always reach the person.
This retreat exists to reach the person.
Five days to reconnect with your body, learn practical tools for living well, and spend time focusing entirely on yourself. In the company of people who truly understand.
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926
Rediscover the role of movement, therapeutic touch, nutrition and human connection, with expert-led and evidence-based support built entirely around you, wherever you are in your cancer journey.
Move.
Restore.
Feel human
again.
Five days.
Three guiding principles.
One focus.
You.
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926
Our Three
guiding principles.
one
Movement and Body Confidence
Movement is medicine. Not the gruelling kind. The kind that reminds your body what it’s capable of. Every session is curated and led by Professor Anna Campbell MBE, globally recognised leader in cancer and exercise, joined by Stephen Price, founder of Movementum.
Sessions are thoughtfully adapted for all abilities and every stage of the cancer journey. Nobody is left behind.
two
Restore and Wellbeing
Breathwork, mindfulness, therapeutic touch, skincare and nutrition. These sessions are led by Sue Harmsworth MBE, founder of Touch for Cancer, alongside Stephanie Moore, clinical nutritionist and author, and Laura Ashurst, mindfulness meditation practitioner.
All treatments are delivered by therapists trained in Touch for Cancer methods and adapted specifically for people living with or beyond cancer.
three
Feel human again and Connect
Thirty people. Small groups. Real conversations. Direct access to the experts leading every session. This is where questions get answered, perspectives shift and confidence quietly returns. Guests leave not just with knowledge, but with each other.
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926
Your leaders
Sue and Anna will be with you for the full five days. This is rare. Make themost of it.
Sue Harmsworth MBE
Sue has spent more than 55 years shaping the global spa and wellness industry. As founder of Touch for Cancer, her mission is clear and personal, to ensure that nobody living with cancer is ever turned away from the healing power of therapeutic touch. She has spent a career proving that wellness and cancer care belong together.
Professor Anna Campbell MBE
Globally recognised leader in cancer, exercise and rehabilitation. Anna’s work has changed how the medical world understands the role of movement in cancer care. Her sessions are evidence-led, accessible and genuinely life-changing.
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Your experts
Stephen Price
Founder, Movementum. With over 20 years of experience in cancer and fitness, Stephen’s belief is simple. Exceptional health is possible for everyone, including those living with cancer. His sessions combinereal expertise with energy and warmth.
Stephanie Moore
Clinical nutritionist, health coach and author. With more than 30 years working with cancer patients, Stephanie is a leading expert in the microbiome and designer of the acclaimed 7 Day Gut Programme. Practical, realistic and deeply human in her approach.
Laura Ashurst
Mindfulness meditation practitioner, cancer campaigner and Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award recipient. Laura has lived with stage 4 breast cancer for 18 years. She brings both professional expertise and lived experience to every session, helping participants develop the tools to cope with the physical, mental and emotional impact of cancer.
Marian Hook
Skincare expert, SATCC Advisory Board Member and qualified Functional Medicine Health Coach. Marian brings nearly 40 years of experience in spa and wellness to this event, with deep expertise in therapeutic skincare and treatments adapted for people living with or beyond cancer. Her knowledge is practical, grounded and genuinely transformative.
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Award-
winning spa.
Beautiful
surroundings.
Carden Park Hotel & Spa
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What to expect
during the week
Set within the peaceful surroundings of The Carden Park Hotel & Spa, Cheshire with its award winning spa, the retreat blends expert-led sessions with time for exercise, rest and relaxation.
Participants can expect:
Daily movement sessions
Designed to rebuild confidence, flexibility and strength at a comfortable pace.
Nutrition workshops and practical guidance
Exploring how food can support energy, wellbeing and long-term health.
Specialist therapeutic treatments
Delivered by therapists trained through Touch for Cancer.
Group discussions and learning sessions
Providing space to ask questions and explore topics related to life with or beyond cancer.
Access to spa and relaxation facilities
Allowing time to rest, restore and recharge.
Connection and community
Sharing the experience with others who understand the challenges and triumphs of living with or beyond cancer.
Companions are welcome to join the experience, not the workshops themselves, but the setting, all leisure facilities and golf. To rest, reflect and connect with others who understand the reality of living with cancer.
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926
The details
Dates
Arrival Tuesday 1 September 2026, welcome lunch
Departure
Saturday 5 September 2026, after afternoon tea
Location
Carden Park Hotel & Spa, Cheshire
Price
£1,084 per person, double occupancy
£1,619 single occupancy
Included
Four nights accommodation, all meals and refreshments, all workshops, classes and expert evenings, full use of leisure facilities, a Touch for Cancer massage and spa facilities on that day.
To book
Call Carden Park reservations on 01829 731007
Quote booking code SATCC10926
You must be over 18 and independently mobile.
Specific medical questions
email: and one of our specialist team will get back to you
For more information and FAQ’s
touchforcancer.co.uk
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926
It’s a fact, one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime.
That’s not a statistic to end on.
It’s a reason to begin.
This retreat exists because the medical journey, as essential as it is, only tells part of the story. Movement, touch, nutrition, connection. These aren’t luxuries. They’re part of what itmeans to feel human again.
This is the first retreat of its kind in the UK.
See you September
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926
Disclaimer
To participate in MRH (Move, Restore, Feel Human Again), please note the following requirements and conditions:
Eligibility - Participants must be over 18 and have a current or past cancer diagnosis and be willing to share relevant medical details with the MRH team.
Medical Clearance - You must provide written approval to engage in physical activity from your GP or consultant, confirming there are no contraindications to exercise or treatment. You will receive a medical disclaimer post booking from the MRH team via email.
Mobility - Participants must be able to mobilise independently without assistance.
Retreat, Accommodation & Board - The retreat is wholly paid for and booked through Carden Park Hotel and Spa on the direct reservations telephone number 01829 731007, by quoting SATCC10926. The retreat itself is organised and managed through a collaboration between CanRehab Trust and Touch for Cancer in association with The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) Registered Charity number 1201728
Spaces - A maximum of 30 participating spaces are available.
To book call 01829 731007 and quote SATCC10926