Group and fund set up to help Doncaster people on end of life care
The group offers support to people on end of life care in Doncaster
A group and crowdfunding campaign has been set up to help people on end of life care in Doncaster.
Calm Care Palliative Support CIC is a new community organisation in the city created to bring comfort, companionship, and emotional support to people facing life‑limiting illness — and to the families who care for them.
Spokesperson Katie Sabin said: “We are a non‑medical service, working alongside NHS teams, carers, and hospices to fill the gap in emotional, social, and practical support that so many people desperately need.
“Too many families in Doncaster are facing end‑of‑life situations alone.
“Some have no visitors.
“Some carers are exhausted and overwhelmed.
“Some people die without anyone beside them.
“Calm Care was founded to change that — by offering gentle companionship, respite for carers, wellbeing support, comfort packs, and a safe space to talk about the realities of end‑of‑life without fear or taboo.
“End‑of‑life isn’t just an “elderly” issue.
“We support adults of all ages who are living with life‑limiting illness, and families who are grieving or struggling.
“Our mission is to break the silence around dying, encourage open conversation, and make sure no one in Doncaster faces those moments without compassion beside them.
“Right now, Calm Care is still in its early stages and we urgently need funding to get fully off the ground.
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“We are currently running a community raffle with 76 prizes generously donated by local businesses and residents, and the draw will take place on Thursday 3 October.
“Every ticket sold helps us train volunteers, provide comfort packs, run support sessions, and reach isolated people who need us.
“We are asking the community — and local organisations — to stand with us.
“Calm Care is free or subsidised for families, because compassion should never depend on someone’s bank balance.
“But to make this possible, we need support, awareness, and funding to grow.
“Doncaster has always been a place where people look after one another.
“Calm Care is simply trying to bring that kindness into the homes of those who need it most.”
A funding page, which you can donate to, has been set up HERE