Free, Exclusive, Cancer Care Transport
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group was founded in 1992 and our main service is to provide free transport to any cancer sufferer to all major hospitals in our area e.g. Wansbeck, Newcastle, Borders General and Edinburgh for cancer related appointments. The group is entirely made up of volunteers and we rely on the help and support of everyone in the community. Get in touch with us to find out more and help us by supporting the many events and activities that the community hold in aid of our charity.
Our drivers try to ensure a comfortable journey and should you need any further assistance please don’t hesitate to ask, as other practical help can be arranged if needed.
Adhering to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a number of measures are still in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of drivers and clients.
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So far in 2021, thanks to the huge generosity of our supporters ...
*above figures are to the end of September 2021
A huge, heartfelt 'Thank You' from all the Volunteer team at Berwick Cancer Cars to all those who have donated and fundraised, we couldn't provide our free car transportation service for cancer related hospital appointments without you.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Most Recent Update : 10 October 2021
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group remains absolutely committed to the well-being and protection of our vulnerable clients and our volunteers.
Masks need to be worn at all times to protect our clients and our drivers.
Hand sanitiser will continue to be available in all our cars and our drivers will ensure surfaces are wiped clean before and after each journey.
Due to the increasingly high volume of requests for our cancer transportation service we ask that contact be made with our co-ordinators as soon as possible with the details of cancer related appointments, we will continue to do everything we possibly can to assist all our clients : 07780 795244
"The nature of our service and the fact we are dealing with clinically extremely vulnerable clients I feel it would be in all our interests to leave our 'Covid Safe' platform and procedures in place for the time being : Our drivers and clients will continue to wear masks and our cars will be sanitised at every opportunity."
Andrew Smith, Chair
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Our News and Amazing Supporters ...
Flodden Battlefield Guided Walk Fundraiser
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Celebrating ‘Our’ Salmon Queen, Freya
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Julie ‘Rings The Bell’ at Freeman!
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Working Alongside Our Local Community, Capturing Treasured Memories For Our Future Generations
A Berwick Cancer Cars Committee initiative to provide our local schools and community care organisations with Time…
Toward Family Support Our Cars From Texas
Running a charity in a small town inevitably means you sometimes end up helping people you know,…
‘What’s going on in Lowick ‘ Facebook Group Raises £340 for our Cars!
‘What’s Going on in Lowick’ Facebook Group was launched during lockdown and has created quite the community…
Rocco’s Brave Head Shave Fundraiser for our Cars
Our young supporters always amaze us with their kindness and thoughtfulness. 12 year old Rocco Smith messaged…
Flodden Battlefield Guided Walk Fundraiser
We are excited to announce that on Sunday 19th September local historian and author, Clive Hallam-Baker, is…
George adapts his quizzes for Covid
A huge shoutout for George Dance and his amazing family and friends for yet again supporting our…
Martin’s Epic Cycle Challenge – Lands End to John O’Groats for Berwick Cancer Cars
Cycling over 1000 Miles in 22 Days, the entire length of Great Britain – that’s the epic…
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In the year 2020....
We made 600 journeys, driving 76,062 miles and were proud to have helped 634 local people get to their cancer related treatments and appointments.
OK, YOU HAVE CANCER!
We would love to take this horrible disease away from you but unfortunately we can't. What we can do though is make sure you don't have to worry about travelling the 120 miles for your appointments each time.
We are a lovely bunch of people who all live in Berwick (you may even know some of us), we have 6 top of the range, comfortable cars, a smiling, happy driver who will come and collect you, show you where you need to go, wait for you and bring you home safely again. All for FREE!
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We are run by volunteers and rely on donations.
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Contact Us
Client Transport Booking Line: 07780 795244
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Our Registered Address
The Berwick & District Cancer Support Group
c/o LJ Pearson Accountants
5 Tweed Street
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 1NG