Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care

We transport patients from across the North East to hospital for their cancer treatment.

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Volunteer Ambulance Driver

Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Stanley   Durham City  
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Volunteer Ambulance Companion

Seaham   Consett   Crook/Willington   Chester le Street   Stanley   Durham City  
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