Registered
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from our statement of purpose are helping people cope better with chemotherapy and current testimonials say that we have extended their lives and quality of life. People struggling with long covid have said that the hyperbaric oxygen therapy is aiding their recovery. People who have been injured in accidents are using
the treatment to speed up the healing process. We can provide numerous client testimonials and number of users so far. No Individuals using the chambers for health benefits and their families. Individuals using the chambers have had improved health, better quality of life and overall general well being.
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The North West Oxygen Centre carries out its work by having hyperbaric oxygen therapy available and accessible. The centre is not for profit. The building which houses the oxygen chambers has been provided on a long-term lease for a peppercorn rent. (£1.00 per year). The building refurbishment was completed by volunteers and the materials required
were sponsored by a number of local building companies. Two oxygen chambers were purchased by the Haughey family in memory of Kathleen Haughey, wife, mother and grandmother. Kathleen used oxygen therapy during her chemotherapy treatment. Community from across Northern Ireland supported fundraising in order to get the centre operational. The centre has two oxygen chambers, one of which is wheelchair accessible. The Oxygen Centre committee are all volunteers and are supported by members of the local community and further afield. The centre currently has two paid staff, one full time and one part time. The two paid staff are responsible for operating the chambers. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is recommended as a treatment for a number of conditions including cancer, MS, and more recently long term Covid. Current research indi
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
Who the charity helps
- General public
- General public
- General public
How the charity works
- Community development
- Medical/health/sickness
- Medical/health/sickness