Active Against Cancer

Active Against Cancer ACTIVE AGAINST CANCER is a free service, delivered by Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust with founder funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.

We deliver activity programmes & exercise guidance to improve cancer patient outcomes in Harrogate!

26/03/2026

💛 "I'm enjoying every minute of it."

If you are eligible for but are unsure whether to engage with the service, we would heartily advise taking a look at the 'what our patients think' page.

Alongside Dave, you can watch other patients discuss aspects of our service and what it has meant to them during their cancer treatment and recovery.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/what-to-expect/what-our-patients-think/

🐣 We're counting down to the Friends of Active Against Cancer Easter Coffee & Cake next week. 🧁 Join them on Thursday ...
23/03/2026

🐣 We're counting down to the Friends of Active Against Cancer Easter Coffee & Cake next week.

🧁 Join them on Thursday 2nd April and bring along your lovingly-baked Easter treats.

🧶 A great chance to snap up your Easter crafts too.

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Yesterday, on Wednesday 18th March - members of the team attended the Community Connect event for health and social ca...
19/03/2026

Yesterday, on Wednesday 18th March - members of the team attended the Community Connect event for health and social care professionals working in cancer services.

Held at The Pavilions of Harrogate, the full-day event brought together community nurses, occupational therapists, community rehab physios and palliative care nurses, as well as dieticians, GPs and cancer surgery teams, all sharing information about local cancer services.

As you can see, the Active Against Cancer team was well represented and shared information about our free NHS health and wellbeing service.

19/03/2026

🏃🏽 "It improves patient outcomes."
Suzy Walker, Lead Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist for the lung team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, outlines why physical activity is beneficial to patients undergoing cancer treatment, both in terms of their physical, and also their mental, wellbeing.

Take a look at the full range of classes offered by , both in and .

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/classes/

17/03/2026

💙 "I really appreciated what a wonderful service it was."

Kendal, our volunteer gardener, will be a familiar face to many patients of . One of our very early patients when the service was created in 2019, she can now often be found working her green-fingered magic in the cabin's garden.

Kendal told us about how she became involved with our free NHS service.

We have a variety of volunteer roles available and no previous experience is needed, so, if you'd like to give something back to the cancer community, please get in touch.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/support-us/

12/03/2026

👭 Many of our patients comment on how friendly the exercise sessions are, and for that we have to thank patients like Joan, who go out of their way to welcome new members.

As Joan remarks, seeing apprehensive new patients arriving for their first class, reminds you that "you were once that person".

Take a look at our class timetable...

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/classes/timetable/

09/03/2026

🇨🇦 We caught up with former patient, Steve Pattison , who is taking on a virtual Trans-Canadian Highway challenge in 2026, raising funds for our free NHS service, through Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity.

🚵‍♂️ Steve, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022, kindly credits with supporting him through his treatment and we asked him what his challenge involves.

🏃🏽 We'd love to hear from you if you'd like to fundraise for our service - undertaking an epic 7821km challenge is purely optional though!

https://www.hhcc.co.uk/support/campaigns-appeals/steves-virtual-trans-canadian-highway-for-active-against-cancer/

💝 "FABULOUS and unmatched anywhere." As is an NHS service, you can rest assured that you're receiving excellent care ...
06/03/2026

💝 "FABULOUS and unmatched anywhere."

As is an NHS service, you can rest assured that you're receiving excellent care - we communicate with your clinical teams to ensure you receive individualised attention in a safe, effective, appropriate and timely manner.

Read more about what to expect on your first visit to our service.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/what-to-expect/

🥧 The recent Friends of Active Against Cancer Pie & Pea Supper was a roaring success, with the added attraction of the ...
03/03/2026

🥧 The recent Friends of Active Against Cancer Pie & Pea Supper was a roaring success, with the added attraction of the ukelele players!

🥧 Thanks to Sylvia F**g & Lindsey Cooper for their organising prowess, and to everyone who came along, ate delicious pies and raised an amazing £405.95 for our service.

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Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

02/03/2026

💬 "I would say, don't worry about it."

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, you may feel nervous about exercising, particularly if you don't feel very fit.

We'd like to echo the words of David, our former patient, and reassure you that our cancer specialist trainers will monitor your progress every step of the way. No pressure, no judging, just support as you build your fitness before and after your cancer treatment.

Read more about how to self-refer to our service.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/

Address

Hookstone Wood Road
Harrogate
HG28PN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441423557924

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