Heroic local charity, York Against Cancer (YAC) run a number of weekly and sometimes daily minibus services that eliminate the stress from journeys to essential appointments. Even in those rare circumstances where it’s impossible to get patients to their appointments, the charity does all it can to bring the facilities for those appointments to their doorstep. YAC has independently funded York’s first-ever Mobile Chemotherapy Unit, it travels across the county improving the lives of those who need support everywhere they can.
Unfortunately, York Hospital does not yet have the facilities to perform radiography scans in-house, meaning most cancer patients have to travel for appointments at St James’ Hospital in Leeds. To make what is already a long journey for most locals worse, there are currently no direct public transport links to the hospital. York Against Cancer understand well that such an important journey should not add further trauma to the experiences of patients so run an exclusive minibus free of charge to ferry them to and from St James’.
The minibus runs daily, transporting those from in and around York who might find it difficult to organise the journey themselves. The offer of a lift means reduced stress, no fuel or parking costs and less reliance on family and friends. The best part of the service is how it invites those who would otherwise be taking a lonely journey, into a new community of camaraderie and shared experience that immediately eliminates anxiety and stress.
Their service continues to run just as smoothly as when it was first launched in September 2022, now with a little more style and comfort. If you get in contact with York Against Cancer one of the team will be happy to organise your lift. If necessary, they will even consult with the booking office at St James’ Hospital to reschedule appointments so they coincide with other minibus passengers and ensure everything lines up correctly. Let York Against Cancer help you get to your appointments on time.
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