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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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New campaign launches for the forgotten 500,000 families

17 Oct 2022 Policy

New campaign launches for the forgotten 500,000 families

Patient groups, charities and clinicians unite to raise awareness of half a million vulnerable people, many of whose lives have...

“Who’s Cooking Dinner?” makes a spectacular return to The Dorchester

12 Oct 2022 Fundraising

“Who’s Cooking Dinner?” makes a spectacular return to The Dorchester

On 10th October 2022, Leukaemia UK's flagship fundraising event, "Who’s Cooking Dinner?", returned to The Dorchester Hotel. Above: Fiona Hazell,...

Spectacular sailing challenge in memory of Pat Buckley

23 Sep 2022 Fundraising

Spectacular sailing challenge in memory of Pat Buckley

Royal Corinthian Yacht Club’s 61st Endeavour Trophy fundraiser for Leukaemia UK A fleet of thirty boats displaying the Leukaemia UK...

A record year for Leukaemia UK London Marathon runners

21 Sep 2022 Fundraising

A record year for Leukaemia UK London Marathon runners

62 runners put their best feet forward for Leukaemia UK A record 62 runners are taking part in this year’s...

Statement from Leukaemia UK on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

08 Sep 2022 Governance

Statement from Leukaemia UK on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

On behalf of the Leukaemia UK team, Chair of Trustees, Chris Corbin OBE, has made the following statement: “We are...

Worrying numbers of leukaemia patients are being misdiagnosed or waiting too long for a blood test, say leading UK leukaemia charities

04 Sep 2022 Awareness raising

Worrying numbers of leukaemia patients are being misdiagnosed or waiting too long for a blood test, say leading UK leukaemia charities

Patients in the UK face “the luck of the draw” when presenting with leukaemia symptoms. GPs are often left without...

Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK join forces with funky feathered friend to make disease symptoms more memorable

25 Aug 2022 Awareness raising

Leukaemia Care and Leukaemia UK join forces with funky feathered friend to make disease symptoms more memorable

The two leading UK leukaemia charities have launched a collaboration today with a difference. They’ve joined forces with a blue...

Non-existent awareness of leukaemia symptoms “extremely worrying” – say leading UK leukaemia charities, as they launch memorable new campaign to get people “parroting on” about the symptoms

24 Aug 2022 Awareness raising

Non-existent awareness of leukaemia symptoms “extremely worrying” – say leading UK leukaemia charities, as they launch memorable new campaign to get people “parroting on” about the symptoms

People over 55 also underestimate their risk, thinking that leukaemia is a childhood disease. Only 11% of over 55s thought...

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,...