Deaf Cancer Support UK

03/06/2026

We are looking for male Deaf and hearing BSL volunteers across the UK and Northern Ireland to support our work with Deaf men affected by cancer.

You’ll help with:
🔹 Emotional support for Deaf male cancer patients
🔹 Peer support for Deaf men
🔹 Delivering presentations to raise awareness of cancer within the Deaf male community

✨ Help us break barriers, raise awareness, and support Deaf men on their cancer journey.

👇 If you use BSL and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love you to join our team. Fill in your details here: https://forms.office.com/e/C43jau1BGm

01/06/2026

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers at the Deaf Cancer Support Project 💚

Your kindness, time, and dedication make such a difference to Deaf people affected by cancer. From supporting peer groups to offering connection and understanding - you are at the heart of everything we do.

Because of you, no one feels alone. 🤝

We appreciate you more than words can say - thank you 💫

21/05/2026

Join Avril Scott, Outreach Officer for the Deaf Cancer Support Project (Northern Ireland), for a relaxed and welcoming Coffee Morning in Belfast.

This is a chance to meet others, chat in an informal setting, ask questions, and access helpful information about cancer support.

RSVP / Contact:
📞 07983 289320
📧 [email protected]

We would love to see you there.

18/05/2026

We had an incredible time exhibiting at Stand 132 !

It was truly inspiring to meet so many of you - thank you to everyone who stopped by our stand to connect with us, share your personal cancer journeys, and express an interest in volunteering. Your stories, openness, and enthusiasm mean so much to us and continue to motivate the work we do.

We are also hugely grateful to the sponsors and organisers for bringing this event together. The atmosphere was vibrant, inclusive, and supportive, making it a standout success for our deaf community. It was an honour to be part of such a meaningful and impactful event, and we’re already looking forward to the next one!

23/02/2026

Come and see us, learn about what we do and what we can offer.

Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project will be exhibiting at this year’s DeafExpo 🌟

The Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project provides virtual emotional and practical support to Deaf people living with cancer across the UK. It also supports their carers, including Deaf people who are supporting a hearing person living with cancer.

Learn more: www.deafexpo.co.uk

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day 4th February

The theme is 'United by Unique'.

Placing people at the centre of care and their stories at the heart of the conversation.
Every experience of cancer is unique.
You are unique because of your cancer experience.

On World Cancer Day, we stand together, including Deaf people living with cancer.

Macmillan video (Subtitles available) - https://youtu.be/n6U8Dmz20wI

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our Members, Volunteers, and Supporters. We wish you all the best for 2026!

If you are Deaf and affected by cancer and would like our support, please contact us in confidence via email
[email protected]

22/12/2025

🎄🎄All the Team at Deaf Cancer Support UK wish you all a Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2026! 🎄🎄
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our members, volunteers, colleagues and everyone who has supported us this year.
We will be closed from the 22nd December for our team to have a well earned break. We will return to work on 5th January 2026

20/12/2025

We're hiring - join our award-winning team!
Two Permanent Roles with the Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support Project.
Self Help UK is proud to deliver the Macmillan Deaf Cancer Support UK Project, a UK-wide initiative providing emotional and practical support for Deaf individuals living with cancer and Deaf carers. Our mission is to reduce isolation and improve equity and inclusion in cancer care by creating accessible peer support networks and advocacy services.
We are currently recruiting for two exciting positions:
– Communications and Marketing Manager
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Project Manager
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 1AP or home based.
This role will lead creative and strategic campaigns to raise awareness and engagement across the UK. We’re looking for someone with strong marketing skills and cultural awareness to help us reach Deaf people living with cancer.
– Peer Group Development Worker
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Project Manager
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 1AP or home based.
This role will develop, coordinate, and sustain peer support groups for Deaf people affected by cancer. You’ll work closely with the Deaf community, volunteers, and partner organisations to ensure accessible and culturally appropriate services.
You can find full details including job descriptions and person specifications on our recruitment page https://www.selfhelp.org.uk/about/recruitment/
Closing Date: 25 January 2026.
For an application pack, email: [email protected].
Join us and help shape a future where everyone can access the support they need.

19/12/2025

https://youtu.be/YFcQ8DzfHhM

The BSL Advisory Board have recently released a new report 'Locked Out', which is gaining interest.
The report looks into the barriers Deaf and Deafblind communities face within health and social care.
The report has a set of recommendations, focusing on the inequalities and ways to challenge and improve services.
Please see the attached BSL translation.

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