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Weston Park Charity
Weston Park Cancer Charity is there for you even though you live within the Barnsley area.
The services include advice, therapies and support for you and people close to you. The centre recently joined with The Cavendish Centre so providing an increased level of therapies under the same umbrella of provision. All of the support is free.
Some of the support they can offer includes;
- Free Transport from Barnsley or Meadowhall to Sheffield Hospitals and the centre
- Big Purple bus in the community
- Complementary therapies
- Emotional and practical support from their Healthcare Professionals
- Welfare Benefit Advice
- Cavendish at home – virtual courses and support
- Hardship Grants
- ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy( ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Auricular Acupuncture
- Bereavement course
- Bra Fitting
- Buddy service
- Children and Young People’s service
Plus, many many please more take a look on their website, ask your health care professional or give them a call on 0114 5533330.
Away from this site the Centre also runs The Big Purple Bus
We bring our cancer support services directly to the local communities, across the region, with our Big Purple Bus.
This crucial step is helping us ensure people across South Yorkshire have equal access to cancer support services. Cancer can cause physical, emotional and financial challenges, but Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to help.
The Big Purple Bus brings our Healthcare Professionals and Advisors to the community, making it easier than ever to access support. Our team on board are friendly and welcoming, no question is too big or too small for them. So, if you spot our Big Purple Bus when you’re out and about, please feel free to come and have a chat.
What does our Big Purple Bus offer?
- One to One support – for anyone affected by cancer from our friendly, supportive Healthcare Professionals and Advisors. We can offer emotional, financial, practical support and advice.
- Welfare advice – we offer welfare appointments with Citizens Advice Sheffield on Monday mornings (Manor) and Friday mornings (Darnall), find out more here.
- Most importantly, friendly faces and a welcoming environment - with a free tea or coffee. No question is too big or small for our Big Purple Bus Team.
Free transport service
Don’t let travel concerns prevent you from accessing the treatment you need. If you require transport between Chesterfield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Meadowhall to any of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals sites for cancer treatment, we can help.
The service is free and runs twice daily from various pick-up points, with some offering free parking.
“I couldn’t fault it at all. The people running the service are fantastic – you could talk to them like you would your family.”
How do I book?
To book your seat or for more information, please call the transport line on 0114 553 3330 and select option 2 or email transport@wpcancercharity.org.uk
We have various pick up locations in Barnsley, you must book on before using our service.
- 1. Oakwell Stadium, Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1ET.
- 2. Holiday Inn, Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JT.
- 3. Birdwell, Aetherius Centre (Old Police Station) 350 Sheffield Road, Birdwell, S70 5TU.