Our support services
Our cancer services and support are for you and the people caring for you. All our services are free.
Everyday support
Free Transport service
Click to find out more about our free transport service from Barnsley, Chesterfield, Rotherham and Meadowhall to any Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
The Big Purple Bus in the community
Step on board our Big Purple Bus for cancer support in your community.
Complimentary therapies
Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon, at the Cavendish Centre
Emotional and practical support from our healthcare professionals
We are available to speak to on our telephone helpline 0114 553 3330 (option 1) or you can drop in at one of our venues; Weston Park Cancer Support, our Charity Hub or on our Big Purple Bus.
Welfare Benefit advice
Available Monday to Friday, morning or afternoon. Our advisors from Citizens Advice can provide you with support either in person at Weston Park Cancer Support, over the phone or at selected Big Purple Bus locations.
Cavendish@Home
An online platform that offers wellbeing support, learning and information from the experts at Weston Park Cancer Charity. Anyone can access it!
Hardship grants
Are you struggling financially? We can help with things like household bills, childcare costs and mortgage payments.
Groups, courses and services
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
These sessions will provide you with skills in dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively.
Art therapy
Contact us to find out when our next 5 week art therapy course starts
Auricular acupuncture
Group sessions available throughout the week at our Cavendish Centre
Bra fitting
Every other Monday at Weston Park Cancer Support. Hosted by Nicola Jane.
Children and young people’s service
Our children and young people’s service offers specialist emotional and therapeutic support for those aged 4 to 18, coping with a diagnosis in the family, or grieving the loss of a loved one.
Coffee morning
We host two coffee mornings on the last Thursday of the month. Find out more.
Counselling
Counselling offers a safe place for you to talk and be listened to in a non-judgemental way.
Floristry Classes
Therapeutic flower arranging sessions, held at Weston Park Cancer Support for anyone with a cancer diagnosis or going through treatment
Hair loss service
With Hayley from the Self Empowered Wig Bank
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is useful for people with specific phobias. These can include claustrophobia if you are undergoing radiotherapy or have a fear of needles.
Legal advice
Wednesday afternoons at Weston Park Cancer Support or over the phone.
Living with Prostate Cancer Course
Contact us to find out when our next 3 week Living with Prostate Cancer Course starts
Look Good Feel Better
Wednesday from 1.30pm at Weston Park Cancer Support.
Mindful Movement
Designed for people who have gone through a cancer diagnosis and need support managing ongoing pain.
Nutrition
We are pleased to offer our patients the opportunity to join a series of nutrition sessions.
Prostate cancer support group
It’s vital every single person affected by prostate cancer gets the support they need, where they need it. Support groups can be a fantastic source of information and informal support for men and their families.
Relaxation sessions
Group sessions available throughout the week at our Cavendish Centre
Wellbeing Days
We believe that it is vital to take care of your mind as well as your body.
Bereavement Course
The course is free of charge and is available to anyone in our region who has lost a loved one to cancer.
Sheffield United Community Foundation
The Sheffield United Community Foundation Health Walk starts from Weston Park Cancer Support Centre on the second Thursday of every month. Join us from 11am for a cuppa and a catch-up before the walk.