Helpline Support For People With Cancer - Maggie's and Leeds Teaching Hospitals

A helpline to support cancer patients and carers during the current COVID-19 outbreak has been set up by Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust and Maggie’s.

Published on: Monday 4th May 2020

Watch The Video - Help Us Help You Get The Cancer Care You Need

A short film clip from Professor Sean Duffy encouraging those concerned about possible cancer signs and symptoms to access advice from their GP.

Published on: Wednesday 29th April 2020

Seek Help For Cancer Symptoms - The NHS Is Still Here To Help

Professor Sean Duffy backs the national campaign to encourage people to have their possible cancer symptoms checked out as research shows public concern around coronavirus

Published on: Wednesday 29th April 2020

Second Mobile Cancer Unit Helps Cancer Patients At Airedale Hospital

A second mobile cancer care unit is in place at Airedale Hospital to help care for patients with cancer during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The new mobile unit, or 'cancer bus' as the…

Published on: Tuesday 21st April 2020

Health And Care Professionals Urged To Refer Most Vulnerable To NHS Volunteers Scheme

​Health and social care professionals in England are being encouraged to refer individuals highly vulnerable to coronavirus for support through the NHS Volunteer Responders scheme.

Published on: Friday 17th April 2020

Yorkshire Radiology Services Transformed By New Image Sharing Technology

Radiology services across Yorkshire and the Humber are to be transformed by new technology which allows organisations to view patient images and reports across seven NHS hospital…

Published on: Friday 17th April 2020

Don't Ignore Concerning Cancer Symptoms - Consult Your Doctor Without Delay

Leeds GPs urge patients not to ignore concerning signs and symptoms during the coronavirus pandemic, and to consult their doctor to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.

Published on: Thursday 9th April 2020

Joining Forces With Yorkshire Cancer Community - Supporting Cancer Conversations

Our two organisations will work together to create a dynamic network of people in local communities who will be trained and supported to share information and key messages by…

Published on: Monday 9th March 2020

Cancer Research UK GP Hub Goes Live

Following the publication of the GP Contract for 2020 - 2021, Cancer Research UK has now launched its GP contract hub, providing information and signposting to support GP practices…

Published on: Thursday 13th February 2020

Patient Driven Service Improvement Earns Cancer Alliance National Award Nomination

West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance has been shortlisted with national charity Breast Cancer Now for an improvement programme which puts patients at the heart of service…

Published on: Monday 27th January 2020