Cancer Patient Panel Members Shortlisted For National Volunteering Award

The Cancer Alliance, partners at Healthwatch Wakefield (which hosts the panel on behalf of the Alliance) and community/patient panel members have been shortlisted for a Helpforce…

Published on: Wednesday 6th October 2021

Leadership Changes For Cancer Alliance

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance marks the end of an era with the retirement of Sean Duffy and Carol Ferguson, and an exciting new chapter as Jason Pawluk joins the…

Published on: Friday 24th September 2021

Don't Ignore Signs and Symptoms: Seek A Cancer Check, Urges Campaign

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance is backing the latest phase of the NHS England/Public Health England Help Us Help You campaign - urging people with possible signs and…

Published on: Thursday 19th August 2021

Cancer Alliance backs campaign to challenge racism and tackle inequalities

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance is backing an anti-racism movement soon to be launched by the area's Health and Care Partnership, together with the West Yorkshire…

Published on: Monday 21st June 2021

Event Showcases Quality Improvement In Cancer Care

Improvements in cancer care and services across West Yorkshire and Harrogate are being showcased today at an online event organised by WYH Cancer Alliance.

Published on: Thursday 29th April 2021

Listening To The Patient Voice And Driven By The Evidence

Tackling inequalities will be at the heart of the recovery and restoration of cancer services across West Yorkshire and Harrogate, says Cancer Alliance Clinical Lead, Professor…

Published on: Friday 23rd April 2021

Macmillan Programme: Patients And Carers Leave A Lasting Legacy On Cancer Services

In 2016 Macmillan Cancer Support brought 12 people affected by cancer together with the ambition of improving cancer care and support across South and Mid Yorkshire.

Published on: Wednesday 7th April 2021

Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine For Donna's Recovery For Mouth Cancer

Donna Hamer has more reason than most to keep a smile on her face during these difficult times.
Donna, 53, was diagnosed with oral (mouth) cancer a year ago and is now completely…

Published on: Saturday 20th March 2021

Boost For Cancer Patient Support As A New 'Train The Trainer' Scheme Gets Underway

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust is launching a new scheme to provide people providing support for people living with/ beyond cancer, thanks to Cancer Alliance Funding

Published on: Wednesday 17th March 2021

Supporting Research To Improve Bowel Cancer Outcomes - Volunteers Wanted

The Bowel Cancer Intelligence (BCI) UK Patient Public Group is seeking new volunteer patients, carers and members of the public with an interest in healthcare data to help improve…

Published on: Monday 15th March 2021