Sepsis Research FEAT, a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness and funding research into sepsis, has announced a remarkable period of fundraising success, driven by a series of community events across the UK. The charity raised a total of £36,909 over the last few months, highlighting the incredible support from individuals and communities united in […]
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Hospital charities bring Christmas cheer to patients and staff
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Charity is raising money for its Christmas Appeal to bring some festive magic to patients and staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital this Christmas. Being in hospital is never easy, especially over Christmastime. Hospitals are still extremely busy during this period and the […]
Read MoreRefugees and asylum seekers welcomed to free fitness classes
University of Portsmouth students have been running exercise sessions for refugees as part of a pioneering project to bring communities closer together.
Read MoreReal Voices: “Catching melanoma early can save your life”
In this week’s Real Voices Willie Munro describes his experience with melanoma and passion for spreading awareness of the signs.
Read MoreCouple set to scale Everest in aid of diabetes research
A couple whose daughter was diagnosed with diabetes is set to scale Everest in a bid to raise money for a charity researching the disease.
Read MoreCharity launches awareness campaign inspired by young survivors of cancer
Leading childhood cancer research charity, Children with Cancer UK, has unveiled a brand new awareness campaign inspired by the stories and milestones of young cancer survivors. The Children with Cancer UK ‘Milestones’ campaign tells the story of two childhood cancer survivors – Billy and Demi – and their families’ journey through cancer diagnosis, treatment and […]
Read MoreHealthy Heart grants for community projects
Community groups that are helping local people look after their hearts can now apply for a grant of up to £15,000.
Read MoreLeukaemia Care takes campaign to the doors of Downing Street
Charity hand-delivers letter to Prime Minister asking for more support for leukaemia patients.
Read MoreReal Voices: Living through oesophageal cancer
In this week’s Real Voices, Jennie describes her experience of surviving oesophageal cancer.
Read MoreEye Care Packs for patients with cancer
University Hospitals Birmingham Charity is helping the Skull Base Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham by providing surgical kits for patients who have had to have an eye removed, in many cases because of cancer.
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