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Family ‘devastated’ by leukaemia after double diagnosis say ‘so much more needs to be done’

08 Dec 2023 Fundraising

Family ‘devastated’ by leukaemia after double diagnosis say ‘so much more needs to be done’

57-year-old Hampshire resident Karen Cracknell is supporting Leukaemia UK’s appeal for funds this Christmas, having experienced the ‘devastating impact’ after both her mother and father were diagnosed with blood cancer. ...

Leukaemia UK invests in next generation of blood cancer trial leaders

30 Nov 2023 Research

Leukaemia UK invests in next generation of blood cancer trial leaders

This week, aspiring chief investigators of future cutting-edge blood cancer clinical trials took to Birmingham for the DIDACT Foundation’s inaugural Clinical Trials Workshop – an event funded by Leukaemia UK....

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£200 grants for people affected by leukaemia once again available

04 Apr 2023 Wellbeing

£200 grants for people affected by leukaemia once again available

Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care have this month relaunched the ‘Cost of Living Fund’, providing financial grants of £200 to...

Cost of Living with Leukaemia Fund launches

16 Nov 2022 Wellbeing

Cost of Living with Leukaemia Fund launches

Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK have launched a new financial support service, the Cost of Living with Leukaemia Fund, in...

Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK announce financial support collaboration

19 Aug 2022 Wellbeing

Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK announce financial support collaboration

Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK are pleased to announce a collaboration to provide financial support to people affected by leukaemia,...

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

06 Jun 2022 Policy

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

Leukaemia UK joins the NHS and other charity leaders by signing an open letter, to encourage people with a weakened...

Blood cancer: Top tips for keeping mentally healthy

06 Feb 2012 Wellbeing

Blood cancer: Top tips for keeping mentally healthy

Keeping mentally healthy when you have blood cancer can be challenging, but there are lots of things you can do...