Synthetic wigs are created from man-made fibres, last for six to nine months and are ideal for short term use such as hair loss during treatment. They are available in multiple styles, lengths and colours.
Provision of Wigs in NHS Forth Valley
In NHS Scotland, provision of wigs is free when undergoing treatment.
Before commencing treatment you will be provided with this information sheet. A referral will be made to the orthotic department based at Stirling Community Hospital who will liaise between the wig supplier and yourself. This ensures the company receives an official order from the NHS prior to you attending with a commitment to pay ensuring no delay in supply.
The department will ring you within a few days of receiving the referral and introduce themselves then ask where you would like to attend for your wig provision.
We have several companies in Scotland who contract to provide wigs and they have central offices and local agents. The agents based in local hairdressers will hold a small stock for you to try but can also order in specially if required.
Our current list of main suppliers is below
Forth Valley
LMG Hair & Beauty
Linzi Cowie
1 Paterson Tower
Seaton Place
Falkirk
FK1 1TJ
01324 624671
Works Thursday evenings and Friday 10:00 till 14:00
Claire Lyons Hair
Claire Lyon
63 Chatten Avenue
Stirling
FK9 5RF
07727 711676
Changes
Hayley McPherson
14 Tron Court
Tullibody
Alloa
FK10 2PS
01259 723038
Works Wednesday 10:00 till 15:00, Thursday 10:00 till 17:00 & Saturday 09:00 till 16:00
Maggie’s Centre – Oncology patients only
Browns More Hair Now
Karen Patterson/Audrey Black
Maggie’s Centre
Larbert
FK5 4SG
07415 778997
Edinburgh
Aderans A&A Studios Ltd
Garden Level
Orchard Brae House
30 Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 2HS
0131 556 7057
LA Hair Solutions
92 Comiston Road
Edinburgh
EH10 5QL
0131 452 9000
Glasgow
Judy Plum
5th Floor
14 Mitchell Lane
Glasgow
G1 3NU
0141 248 6619
LA Glasgow
3rd Floor
46 Gordon Street
Glasgow
G1 3PU
0141 226 4202
Parrucche
81 Dunlop Street
Metropole
Glasgow
G1 4ET
0141 286 5533
If the choice of wigs offered does not suit you then please let us know and we can arrange for you to visit another establishment. There is no pressure to accept what you are offered initially if it doesn’t suit you.
Contact Details
Orthotic department, Stirling Community Hospital, Livilands, Stirling. Phone 01786 434062 Opening times: Mon- Fri 8.30- 4.30pm