Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Service - Doncaster

24/03/2026

🫁 Join us this week for the final sessions of our Love Your Lungs service!

Come see us to get a free Carbon Monoxide test and get advice from our experts to get started on your smoke-free journey. We'll be alongside our Health Van offering mobile GP clinics. 🚌

Here's where you can find us this week:

📆 Wednesday, 25th March
📍 Woodlands Library (9:30 - 12:30)

📆 Thursday, 26th March
📍 ASDA Denaby (9:30 - 12:30)

📆 Friday, 27th March
📍 Kings Chamber (9:30 - 12:30)
📍 Rossington Miners (13:30 - 16:30)

For more information, please visit:
https://www.primarycaredoncaster.co.uk/services/love-your-lungs/

24/03/2026

PSA testing and health screening day 16th April. Come along and get yourself tested. Funded by Thorne Rural Lions.

24/03/2026

🌼 We're Hiring: Peer Support Worker - Cancer Support Services 🌼

Are you ready to make a profound impact in the lives of those affected by cancer? We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Peer Support Worker to join our Cancer Support Services team. In this vital role, you will be working both in the community and as part of the hospital team, providing support to individuals at all stages of their cancer journey.

Your lived experience and empathy can offer much-needed comfort and guidance to those navigating the challenges of cancer—whether they are newly diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment, or in recovery. Together, we can help them find strength, hope, and connection during this difficult time.

🔹 What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative work environment.
The opportunity to make a difference in the community.
Full training and resources to equip you for this important role.
Join us in this meaningful mission to empower and uplift those facing cancer. If you're ready to be a beacon of hope for others, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us transform lives! 💙

13/03/2026

Have you heard of social prescribing but want to learn more about how it can help you? 🤔

Join the Social Prescribing Team for a friendly Coffee Connect Drop-In and find out what support and activities are available locally.

📅 Thursday 26th March
⏰ 15:15 – 17:00
📍 Aspire (Opposite Iceland), No.3 Princess Street, Doncaster

No referral, no waiting, just drop in!

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! 💬💗

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