Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service - Doncaster

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service - Doncaster What do we offer?

Information & support for professionals, the public, patients, their relatives and carers, or anyone worried about cancer

•Booklets/leaflets/DVD’s
•Emotional Support
•Counselling
•Telephone service
•Email service
•Face-to-face or telephone support for individuals
•Specific cancer information
•Benefits information and referral to local services, if appropriate
•Living with cancer or specific long term conditions – e.g. work-related issues, fatigue, diet
•Cancer screening information
•Recognising early signs and symptoms
•Healthy Lifestyles
•Tailor made presentations to range of community groups

05/02/2026

💬💗 Help shape the future of breast screening!

If you’re a woman aged 47–53 living in South Yorkshire, please complete a short 5-minute survey.

Your feedback can help improve how breast screening services are delivered and communicated, ensuring they better reflect the needs of women and communities across our region.

🔒 Anonymous and confidential
⏱️ Takes just 5 minutes
📱 Scan the QR code or visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6989W6R

Your voice can help improve local services for women like you! 💬💗

💙 WE’RE HIRING: PEER SUPPORT WORKER 💙People Focused Group are looking for a Full Time Peer Support Worker to join our Ca...
05/02/2026

💙 WE’RE HIRING: PEER SUPPORT WORKER 💙

People Focused Group are looking for a Full Time Peer Support Worker to join our Cancer Support Services, working alongside Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH).

🕒 37.5 hours per week
💷 Salary: £26,227.50
📍 Based in Doncaster
📅 Closing date: Friday 27th February

This role is all about supporting individuals and families living with cancer. You’ll use lived experience to offer emotional support, help with appointments, and guide people through their cancer journey.

📄 Job description & application form available
📧 Email: hello@peoplefocused.org.uk
📞 Call: 01302 618507
📍 The Wellness Centre, 45 Montrose Avenue, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 6PL

22/01/2026
22/01/2026

☕ Community Cuppa – Time to Talk Day 💬

It’s Time to Talk Day, and what better way than over a free cuppa and a friendly chat?

Join us for Community Cuppa, a relaxed drop-in session where you can:
✨ Enjoy free tea, coffee and biscuits
✨ Meet friendly faces
✨ Hear from guest speakers
✨ Talk about anything that’s on your mind

📅 Thursday 5th February 2026
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 3 local locations

🔹 Homestead Community Hall, Bentley
NHS App support with Kelly, Care Coordinator

🔹 Woodlands Library
Guest speaker: Your Place – Sally McNaught, Social Prescriber

🔹 Norbreck Road Communal Hall, Askern
NHS App and mental health signposting with Daniel, Care Coordinator

💬 Time to Talk Day reminds us that talking about how we’re feeling can make a real difference. Everyone is welcome.

📱 Scan the QR code on the poster to register your interest.

08/01/2026

Recognising symptoms of helps to detect it early – when treatment could be simpler and more successful.
If you are experiencing any cervical cancer symptoms, speak to your GP.
Find out more: hnycanceralliance.org.uk/cervicalcancer

08/01/2026

☕ Community Cuppa – you’re invited! ☕

Join us for a relaxed and friendly Community Cuppa where you can enjoy free hot drinks and biscuits in a welcoming space.

💬 Chat with:

A Care Co-ordinator

A Social Prescriber

Guest speakers (changing each month!)

Whether you’re looking for support with day-to-day challenges or just fancy a cuppa and a chat, you’re very welcome.

📅 Thursday 8th January 2026
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Homestead Community Hall, Bentley

👉 Scan the QR code on the poster to register your interest

Please share with anyone who might benefit 💜

20/11/2025

💙 Everyone deserves access to safe, inclusive healthcare.
This week we reaffirm our commitment to providing respectful, supportive care for trans and non-binary patients — free from stigma or discrimination.

Health belongs to everyone. 🏥

20/11/2025

🎉 Today is the day! 🎉

Join us for our Men’s Health Awareness Bake Sale at Woodlands Library, 10am–2pm 🍰

We’re raising awareness of prostate and testicular cancer and supporting men’s mental health this Movember 💙

Come along, grab a treat, and help us make a difference!
All proceeds go to Movember — because talking and taking action can save lives 🙌

20/11/2025

ARE YOU TAKING PART IN MOVEMBER? 〰️

How are you getting on? We'd love to see your snaps in the comments below of your moustache and who you're raising money for!

It's that magical time of year when moustaches appear out of nowhere and suddenly everyone looks like a 70s movie star… or at least tries to. 😄

But behind the fun is an important message:

💙 Movember helps raise awareness for men’s mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

So grow that ’stache! Big, small, patchy, or proudly questionable.

Every whisker counts. ✨

👇 How you can get involved:

〰️ Grow a mo

〰️ Start a conversation

〰️ Check in on the men in your life

〰️ Support the cause however you can

Let’s change the face of men’s health, one moustache at a time!

20/11/2025

🌟 Today is the Day! 🌟

Join us at Eco Power Stadium, Doncaster from 1pm to 6pm for Carers Rights Day 2025 💙

Come and explore the Carers Market Place, discover what support is available to you, and join conversations with health and social care leads.

👋 North West PCN will be there too!
Pop by our stand to chat about the support available for carers through your local GP practices.

☕ No booking needed – just drop in!
Let’s celebrate carers across Doncaster and make sure everyone knows their rights.

Fun but cold day supporting Primary Care Doncaster Limited for International Mens Day
19/11/2025

Fun but cold day supporting Primary Care Doncaster Limited for International Mens Day

Address

Outpatients Department 1, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN25LT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+443000214853

Website

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