Don't forget, we are always here for you on our dedicated Support Line. Reach out to us on 0113 511 8111, 7 days a week, any time between 9am and 10pm.
YBTC Support
Doncaster Drop-In Café: the monthly drop-in is held every second Tuesday of the month. It's a chance for patients, loved ones and carers to chat with others who have experienced something similar, or simply relax with a hot drink. To find out more
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We also have a
Friends Get Together in Sprotbrough on the last Friday of each month.
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Important Contacts
Neuro-Oncology Nurse Specialist Team (based at Sheffield): call 0114 271 2019 or email
sth.braintumournurses@nhs.net
NHS (24hrs, 7 days): Call 111
Firefly Cancer Awareness & Support provide transport to regional treatment centres free of charge. Visit
www.firefly-support.co.uk or call 07738 390541
Neuro Rehabilitation Outreach Team provides a service for adults in Doncaster to help them regain physical, cognitive, communicative, social and behavioural function. Call 01302 796336, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm. For more info, visit:
www.rdash.nhs.uk/services/our-services/adult-doncaster-community-services/neuro-services/neuro-rehabilitation-outreach-team/
Occupational Therapy Services provide home visits to assess needs including equipment provision and support with end of life. Call 01302 566999, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm.
St John's Hospice provides information and support, as well as a counselling service for people with a life-limiting illness and/or their families. Visit
www.stjohnshospicedoncaster.co.uk or call 01302 796 666
Aurora Wellbeing Centres support local people and their families living with cancer to receive a free package of support, wellbeing programmes, holistic and beauty treatments in Doncaster. Visit
www.aurorawellbeing.org.uk or call 01302 644662
Eve Merton Dreams Trust donates money for both patients and families impacted by cancer to help them create a dream or grant a wish for those living in Doncaster. Visit
www.evestrust.co.uk/apply-for-a-dream/ or call 07974 689649
Weston Park Cancer Charity based in Sheffield, provides advice, therapies and support for patients and their families, helping you to live with and beyond cancer. For more information visit
www.westonpark.org.uk or call 0114 553 3330
Blue Badge Scheme: to apply with Doncaster Council, visit
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/blue-badge-scheme or call 01302 862549. Applications cost £10.