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The National Cancer Plan: what does it mean for people with leukaemia?

11 Feb 2026 Policy

The National Cancer Plan: what does it mean for people with leukaemia?

The Government’s new National Cancer Plan for England, which launched on World Cancer Day 2026, marks the most significant progress in policy for leukaemia and other blood cancers in more...

The latest developments and our response

26 Jan 2026 Policy

The latest developments and our response

The government is set to launch the National Cancer Plan for England on 4th February. We are urging policymakers to ensure it delivers meaningful change specifically for people with leukaemia....

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First Medical Research Council and Leukaemia UK Clinical Research Training Fellow shares project highlights

12 Jun 2021 Research

First Medical Research Council and Leukaemia UK Clinical Research Training Fellow shares project highlights

Dr Sandeep Potluri's findings will contribute towards a better understanding, cure and treatments of leukaemia and blood cancers. Leukaemia UK...

Why I became a Leukaemia UK Trustee

11 Feb 2021 Governance

Why I became a Leukaemia UK Trustee

This Trustees' Week, Caroline Evans - Leukaemia UK Trustee and Projects Consultant - reflects on why she became a Trustee...

Leukaemia UK appoints new CEO

27 Aug 2020 Governance

Leukaemia UK appoints new CEO

The trustees of Leukaemia UK are delighted to announce that they have appointed Fiona Hazell as CEO of Leukaemia UK....

Angela Smith-Morgan to step down from her role as Co CEO of Leukaemia UK

25 Aug 2020 Governance

Angela Smith-Morgan to step down from her role as Co CEO of Leukaemia UK

After eight successful years with us, Angela Smith-Morgan will be stepping down from her role as Co CEO of Leukaemia...

Our life-saving work must continue

04 Aug 2020 Other

Our life-saving work must continue

During this unprecedented time which is affecting every aspect of our lives, we strive to continue funding ground-breaking research and care...

A new clinical trial announced

21 May 2020 Research

A new clinical trial announced

A study into the impact of COVID-19 infection on patients who receive stem cell transplants for blood cancers and blood...

Championing groundbreaking therapies and emotional support

25 Jun 2019 Research

Championing groundbreaking therapies and emotional support

The groundbreaking new cell therapy, CAR-T has been offered for the first time on the NHS to eligible patients with...

Leukaemia UK and Leuka have merged

11 Jan 2019 Governance

Leukaemia UK and Leuka have merged

We are delighted to announce that on 1 November Leuka and Leukaemia UK merged, bringing together two of the UK’s leading...

Lymphoma: Understanding relapse and treatment resistance

11 Jan 2019 Research

Lymphoma: Understanding relapse and treatment resistance

What is this research looking at? Our immune system is remarkable. It is made up of many different types of...