Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care

Who we are

Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care, specialise in transporting cancer patients to and from hospital for their Chemotherapy and / or Radiotherapy treatment, free of charge.

The service involves collecting and transporting patients in a safe and comfortable environment from where they are living to where they will be having their treatment. The patient is returned to their home in readiness for their next course of treatment.

The charity completes thousands of cancer patient journeys each year with a passionate team of hundreds of volunteers and a large fleet of ambulances. All donations received go directly to supporting cancer patients on their journey to recovery with Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care.

Our culture and values

At Daft as a Brush, our culture is rooted in compassion, community, and practical support. We are a close-knit, dedicated team who value trust and commitment to improving the lives of those affected by cancer. We foster a warm and supportive working environment where every single team member, whether driving a transport vehicle or managing our finances, knows the direct, meaningful impact of their daily work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We are committed to building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse communities we serve across the North East. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief. We recognise that our staff have varied needs and lives outside of work. As a truly flexible employer, we champion genuine work-life balance and are fully open to discussing alternative working patterns and any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive in this role.