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Be Cancer Safe is a social movement across the region which aims to raise awareness of cancer and increase the number of people diagnosed earlier. They hosted a Community Engagement Event at New York Stadium in Rotherham

The aim of the project is to deliver six sewing workshops (workshops targeting a small group of Black Minority Ethnic older people), delivering health conversations around the topic of social prescribing in Doncaster.

The group is organised and run by volunteers, most of whom have macular disease, or know someone who has a macular condition. The group offers support and help in understanding macular disease and coming to terms with sight loss.

Healthwatch Doncaster's Enter and View team conducted an initial visit in August 2018, with a follow-up visit in March 2019

The Authorised Representatives felt the home generally had good atmosphere. Some minor improvements could ensure a more dementia friendly environment.

Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents below

The Authorised Representatives felt that the home had a caring, homely atmosphere. Everyone was welcoming and the manager and owner were very honest and open with a ‘nothing to hide/help us to improve’ approach.

Healthwatch Doncaster's Board have a meeting every month - you can find the minutes and any other related documents below

Ambassadors bring forward the views of marginalised groups, then work with local services to make sure their comments are considered and taken on board by local health and social care service providers.

Your local Patient Participation Group Network (PPGN) is supported by Healthwatch Doncaster and meets on a regular basis to discuss issues and concerns that affect people using GP services in Doncaster.

The Doncaster Keeping Safe Forum is a friendly, approachable community forum that anyone in Doncaster can join and meet every month.

We arranged for Aspiring2 to come and deliver one of their wonderful Vintage Tea Parties, the event was advertised locally and our minibus was kept free that afternoon to enable us to collect anyone who could not get here themselves