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1 in 4 leukaemia patients in England experiences an avoidable delay in diagnosis

18 Sep 2025 Policy

1 in 4 leukaemia patients in England experiences an avoidable delay in diagnosis

A first of its kind study, commissioned by Leukaemia UK, has revealed that a quarter (26%) of leukaemia patients in England experience avoidable delays in their diagnosis, resulting in a...

The first ever leukaemia-dedicated pathway to improve diagnosis, treatment and care

08 Jul 2025 Policy

The first ever leukaemia-dedicated pathway to improve diagnosis, treatment and care

The Best Practice Timed Pathway We’re delighted to share that Leukaemia UK, in partnership with Lymphoma Action and Myeloma UK, is working with the NHS England Cancer programme team to...

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‘It was the worst Christmas of my life’: Georgia Harrison reflects on ‘traumatising’ loss in charity’s Christmas Appeal

21 Dec 2023 Awareness raising

‘It was the worst Christmas of my life’: Georgia Harrison reflects on ‘traumatising’ loss in charity’s Christmas Appeal

TV personality Georgia Harrison is supporting Leukaemia UK’s Christmas Appeal to help fund research into kinder, more effective treatments for...

Beloved actor who beat leukaemia now fronting charity TV ad to help raise vital funds

19 Dec 2023 Fundraising

Beloved actor who beat leukaemia now fronting charity TV ad to help raise vital funds

83-year-old actor Richard Tate will appear on screens from 26th December onwards to support Leukaemia UK’s call for legacy pledges...

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...

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...

Leukaemia UK appoints Hannah Peckham as newest Ambassador

16 Nov 2023 Awareness raising

Leukaemia UK appoints Hannah Peckham as newest Ambassador

Leukaemia UK has today announced its appointment of award-winning children’s book author, Hannah Peckham, as its newest celebrity Ambassador. Hannah...

This year’s Olive Boles Innovation Award winner announced

13 Nov 2023 Research

This year’s Olive Boles Innovation Award winner announced

Dr Kevin Rattigan, University of Glasgow, has been selected as this year’s Olive Boles Innovation Award winner – an accolade...

Chris Dew joins Leukaemia UK as Director of Finances & Resources

31 Oct 2023 Other

Chris Dew joins Leukaemia UK as Director of Finances & Resources

Leukaemia UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Dew as Director of Finance & Resources, following ten years...

Emerging leaders accolade for former Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellows

20 Oct 2023 Research

Emerging leaders accolade for former Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellows

Former Leukaemia UK John Goldman Fellows, Dr Matthew Blunt, University of Southampton and Dr Konstantinos Tzelepis, University of Cambridge have...

Leukaemia UK announces four pioneering projects into one of the deadliest forms of cancer

17 Oct 2023 Research

Leukaemia UK announces four pioneering projects into one of the deadliest forms of cancer

Applications for the 2024 John Goldman Fellowships will open on 01 December 2023. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 31...