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Our Appeals

Current Appeal

Breast Care Unit

Launched in June 2025 we are raisings funds to support a transformation of our Breast Care Unit at Barnsley Hospital.

To support our Breast Care Appeal – donate or set up your fundraising page here

Breast Care Unit

Our Breast Care Appeal will support a transformation of our dedicated Breast Unit where patients receive breast care. Patients are seen by our specialist doctors, nurses and radiology team for consultations, imaging assessment and biopsies.

Around 7,381 patients are seen annually in the unit with a variety of symptoms, including breast lumps, nipple changes and lumps in the armpit. This equates to around 142 patients per week and, of those, an average of around 250 breast cancer patients are treated annually. Ongoing appointments such as with Breast Care Nurses, prosthetic expert and doctors take place within this unit.

We envision a healing space where sensitivity is at the heart of every detail. Imagine stepping into a serene waiting area, surrounded by calming scenes from nature. Comfortable seating will be arranged in small clusters, creating a welcoming environment where patients can feel at ease, even in their most vulnerable moments. Privacy and dignity will be thoughtfully maintained. Our design will seamlessly blend art and functionality – with floor-to-ceiling nature prints, artistic ceiling tiles, and custom window films – transforming the entire space into a place of calm and support.

Your donation can help bring this vision to life, offering comfort and care when it’s needed most.

Ongoing Appeal

The Well

Supporting patients living with cancer in Barnsley. The Well is a Complementary and Beauty Therapy service which is available to all cancer patients in Barnsley and is one of Barnsley Hospital Charity’s funds. Your donation benefits cancer patients in Barnsley.

The Well offers packages of wellbeing and therapeutic care, which consists of 6 free beauty or complementary therapies and is available to both ladies and gentleman.

The Well offers a number of treatments and therapies to our clients who are able to make a choice of treatments or take advice from the therapist on targeted therapeutic choices.
It is important to know that these therapies are not a replacement or alternative choice to conventional methods of cancer treatment, but are utilised to work in harmony with all other individual care.

At your first appointment a complete history will be taken and it is advisable to allow one hour for this consultation to take place.

The Well treatments available for cancer patients

  • Acupuncture
  • Holistic Massage
  • Indian Head Massage
  • Hot Stones Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Reiki
  • Oriental Massage
  • Shiatsu
  • Warm wax treatment for hands and feet
  • Brow stenciling
  • Manicure and general nail care
  • Pedicure and general nail care
  • Facials and skin care advice
  • Colour Analysis
  • Make Up and Advice

Other treatments we offer include:

This is a service for ladies and gentlemen which provides advice and tuition on scarf tying techniques and head wear.  The service is available as a ‘drop in session’ in a dedicated private space at Barnsley Hospital on Ward 24/Chemotherapy Unit on Wednesdays 9am until 12. No appointment is necessary just see the reception staff for directions.

This specialist intervention available for ladies and men who have undergone a mastectomy who have lost their nipple and areola.  This is performed using a procedure known as tattooing which is an invasive procedure which uses needles to place pigments under the skin.

We offer a yoga class every Monday at The Well between  1.00— 2.00 pm.  Our Yoga teacher is a well qualified and experienced in supporting  the needs of  clients who have had cancer.   No booking or experience necessary.   A small donation of £2.00 is appreciated where able.

further information

If you are a resident of Barnsley but receiving  treatment in the Sheffield area.  Please speak to your Clinical Nurse Specialist to be referred to The Well or call us direct and we will organise this for you.

The Well is based in the former Queens Hotel Building, situated at the bottom of Regent Street in Barnsley Town Centre, with easy accessibility to public car parks and the Transport Interchange. Based on the top floor (via lift access)  a welcoming, relaxed and comfortable environment awaits our clients/visitors and provides a perfect setting for our Beauty and Complementary Therapy Service.

Queens Court Business Centre
33 Regent Street
Barnsley
S70 2EG
Telephone: 01226 733019
Website: thewellforwellbeing.org.uk

If you’d like to fundraise in aid of The Well, please contact Barnsley Hospital Charity on 01226 431650 or email barnsleyhospitalcharity@nhs.net for more information.
You can also visit The Well’s Justgiving link to set up your fundraising page.

Please let us know about your event so that we can support and promote your fundraising to help you smash your fundraising target!

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