Weston Park Cancer Charity’s Commitment to ‘Caring in Every Sense’
As COVID-19 forces organisations to change how they operate, Weston Park Cancer Charity’s director of services and grant giving, Emma Clarke, shares how they have adapted their services to continue supporting patients, their families and carers.
Weston Park Cancer Charity’s commitment to care in every sense is now more important than ever, but we have had to adjust the way we deliver our services.
Cancer is hard enough under ‘normal’ circumstances but made worse by the current situation. We are keeping in regular contact with those who need support and working closely with NHS colleagues to understand the needs of patients and carers.
Our helpline is open to anyone who is affected by cancer to speak to a healthcare professional. We are also able to offer one-to-one mindfulness support and psychological therapy.
We can provide practical help – whether that is support with shopping or picking up essential supplies. Our helpline team can also arrange appointments with a welfare benefits advisor and discuss access to an emergency hardship grant.
Last but not least, ‘We Care’ is a friendly social group providing regular phone support to people who are self-isolating for a prolonged period.
I’m proud to say our help is and will continue to be free, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. If you would like to make a donation, please visit www.westonpark.org.uk
Weston Park Cancer Charity’s helpline is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm and is available on 0114 553 3330 or cancersupport@wpcancercharity.org.uk
North Derbyshire housebuilder jumps to support local school
A leading north Derbyshire house builder has leapt to the aid of a local primary school with a sizeable donation of funds and materials which will go towards the school’s new physical education facilities.
Woodall Homes, with its head office in Barlborough and sales suite in Bolsover, has donated £500 to Barlborough Hall School to support the school’s installation of a new long jump and high jump pit.
In addition, the business has also supplied materials for the new facility, which is set to give children a ‘great experience’ as the school looks to develop PE skills of pupils across all year groups.
Richard Stevenson, head of sport at Barlborough Hall School, said: “I’ve always wanted to have a high jump and long jump facility at the school for children to enhance their skills.
“We thank Woodall Homes for their support – having a local business support our pupils was very much appreciated, particularly by the teachers and children who will be using this new facility.”
David Wood, Woodall Homes MD, said: “The school’s new long jump and high jump pit will no doubt contribute hugely to the enhancement of pupils’ physical education skills, something which is vitally important to a child’s overall development.
“We look forward to the new facility being installed and used in the coming months.”
