The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 26% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. Our annual turnover is £173 million and we have 2,500 staff, 350 volunteers and 18,000 public members. NHS services
We provide:
• radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, both on our main site in south Manchester and via The Christie radiotherapy centre in Oldham
• chemotherapy in the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK and via 14 other hospitals
• highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer
• a wide range of support and diagnostic services

Research & Education
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. Our clinical trials unit is the largest early phase trials unit in the world, with around 200 trials ongoing at any one time. We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK and also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre. Cancer research in Manchester has been officially ranked the best in the UK. The Christie School of Oncology provides undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education and is the first of its kind in the UK. Joint ventures
We provide private patient services through The Christie Clinic, our joint venture with HCA International. Developments
Our developments are breaking new ground and transforming treatment and care for cancer patients. These include a unique network of Christie radiotherapy centres in other parts of the area to deliver treatment closer to people’s homes and the development of our young oncology services in partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust. History
We have achieved world firsts since The Christie was established in 1901. It was named The Christie in recognition of the pioneering work of both Richard Copley Christie and his wife Mary Ellen Christie. At this time there were 30 beds and 463 patients a year. Charity
Our charity is the second largest hospital charity in the country. Over 2,000 fundraisers and 20,000 supporters help bring in £15.9 million a year, which helps fund additional patient services and vital research. To find ‘The Christie charity’ on facebook please follow this link

Nearly 6,000 people have now signed up to our online portal, MyChristie. 😍 It gives patients quick and easy access to me...
17/11/2025

Nearly 6,000 people have now signed up to our online portal, MyChristie. 😍

It gives patients quick and easy access to medical information at The Christie – anytime, anywhere, on any device.

Patients can check most upcoming appointments, view clinical letters, and update their care teams using online health questionnaires.

Bloods Closer to Home, radiotherapy, and radiology appointments are all being added to the portal in the coming months.

Paul Mills from Warrington has been using the portal since it launched in September. He was shown how to use it by Oladipo Oni, one of our digital trainers.

"I think MyChristie is really useful, and I know it will be helpful going forward to keep appointments and my health history in one place. It was great to have someone to show me how to use it," he says.

The patient portal is part of Future Christie, our 10-year transformation programme designed to make care more personal, joined-up and efficient, while keeping the same compassionate touch that The Christie is known for.

Find out more and sign up
👉 https://bit.ly/47Dfh3k

Congratulations to our radiotherapy clinical trials team, who are celebrating a double award win. The team was named bot...
15/11/2025

Congratulations to our radiotherapy clinical trials team, who are celebrating a double award win. The team was named both 'North West Radiography Team of the Year' and 'UK Radiography Team of the Year' by The Society and College of Radiographers.🏆

This national recognition celebrates the team's dedication to improving patient experience and access to clinical research.

Over the past year, they have transformed how patients can take part in radiotherapy trials at our network of local radiotherapy treatment centres in Oldham, Salford and Macclesfield, allowing many to join studies closer to home.

"The team was so pleased to win this award as recognition of our efforts to enhance patients' experiences with radiotherapy," said Principal Radiographer Julie Webb.

"To be acknowledged by our radiography colleagues makes us incredibly proud. The whole team is passionate about delivering high-quality care."

The team is developing a new patient dashboard for radiotherapy trials to help patients find studies across the North West. 💙

“No one knows what the future holds, but I’m just celebrating where I am now. Thanks to advances in treatment and care, ...
13/11/2025

“No one knows what the future holds, but I’m just celebrating where I am now. Thanks to advances in treatment and care, I’m living a very full life, and I feel very lucky”.

Sharon Withington, a 55-year-old PE teacher from Stockport, is currently cancer-free after being treated for advanced ovarian cancer at The Christie.

Sharon first noticed a slightly swollen tummy in April of last year, but it wasn’t until a few months later, when she started having bladder problems, that she went to her GP.

She was referred to her local hospital for tests and was told that she had stage 4 ovarian cancer - the most advanced kind. Her main tumour was 17cm long.

Her treatment at The Christie has included chemotherapy, immunotherapy and a 12-hour operation where she had a full hysterectomy. Her abdomen was then filled with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) – a type of heated chemotherapy – to kill any cancer that remained unseen.

Despite being diagnosed at stage 4 – the latest stage when cancer can be diagnosed – recent scans have shown Sharon is now cancer-free but will remain on treatment for the rest of her life.

“When they told me that I was cancer-free, my jaw dropped to the floor. Someone had to bring me a glass of water as I was that shocked.

“My first couple of sessions of chemo were a bit rough, but I’ve tolerated the rest of my treatment quite well. I don’t get any real side effects from the immunotherapy and am back at work.

“Everyone at The Christie has been amazing, they couldn’t do enough for you. On the day I got told there was no evidence of cancer in my body, I actually bumped into one of the nurses who looked after me when I fainted during one of my first chemo sessions. It was a lovely, full-circle moment,” she says.

Some Remembrance Day photos from the 2-minute silence today to remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Communit...
11/11/2025

Some Remembrance Day photos from the 2-minute silence today to remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Community in the line of duty.

This Remembrance Day, we are proud to honour and remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Community in the line ...
11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we are proud to honour and remember the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces Community in the line of duty.

There will be a 2-minute silence at 11am today in the Oak Road entrance to our Withington site, led by Andrew Bradley, Chaplaincy Co-ordinator.

Poppies have also been on sale today, and children from The Christie Nursery have created poppy artwork, which is on display in our garden.

We’re proud to hold a Veteran Aware Silver accreditation and are committed to providing the best care to the Armed Forces community.

Resident doctors at The Christie are striking from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.If ...
10/11/2025

Resident doctors at The Christie are striking from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

If you have an appointment at The Christie on any of these dates, please attend as normal, unless we contact you to tell you otherwise.

More
👉 https://bit.ly/43VN8Sd

On Remembrance Sunday, we honour and remember the sacrifices of the Armed Forces Community in the line of duty.Remembran...
09/11/2025

On Remembrance Sunday, we honour and remember the sacrifices of the Armed Forces Community in the line of duty.

Remembrance Day is on Tuesday. Here's how we'll be marking it:

A 2-minute silence will take place at Oak Road entrance to our Withington site at 11am. It'll be led by Andrew Bradley, Chaplaincy Co-ordinator.

Poppies will be on sale on the engagement stand (near dept 22) ahead of the 2-minute silence.

The children from The Christie Nursery have created poppy artwork, which is on display in the garden.

We’re proud to have a Veteran Aware Silver accreditation status in recognition of our continued work and commitment to providing the best care for the Armed Forces community.

08/11/2025

Today is World Radiography Day. 🩻

Our brilliant radiographers are involved in everything from doing MRI and CT scans to delivering radiotherapy treatments and working on research.

Get to know some of them. 👇

From today, patients, relatives and carers at The Christie can raise a Martha’s Rule call if they’re worried about someo...
05/11/2025

From today, patients, relatives and carers at The Christie can raise a Martha’s Rule call if they’re worried about someone’s condition on our inpatient wards.

If you’ve already spoken to the ward staff and care team and still believe something isn’t right, you can contact the switchboard to request a Martha’s Rule call. A senior clinician will then review the situation.

If you’re at our Withington site today (Wednesday, 5 November), our critical care outreach team is on the engagement stall (near the canteen) until 4 pm and will be happy to tell you more about this important patient safety initiative.

Full details on how Martha’s Rule works
👉https://bit.ly/47HshDi

Who knew that Harry Potter, Hagrid and witches worked at The Christie?🎃 Our team at the proton beam therapy centre broug...
03/11/2025

Who knew that Harry Potter, Hagrid and witches worked at The Christie?🎃

Our team at the proton beam therapy centre brought Halloween to the hospital by dressing up and organising activities for our young patients.

Did you know that there are cancer information centres at our Withington, Salford, Macclesfield, and Oldham sites?There,...
02/11/2025

Did you know that there are cancer information centres at our Withington, Salford, Macclesfield, and Oldham sites?

There, you'll find general information about cancer and The Christie.

Our volunteers can also signpost you to useful counselling, therapeutic, or financial support services.

A huge range of information booklets is also available to help you through your treatment.

Christie radiographers deliver over 100,000 radiotherapy treatments every year. Join some of them on Saturday, 22 Novemb...
31/10/2025

Christie radiographers deliver over 100,000 radiotherapy treatments every year.

Join some of them on Saturday, 22 November, to find out more about radiotherapy careers here.

You’ll get to hear about everything from initial scanning and planning to treatment delivery, see all the machines, and chat to our brilliant team about their careers.

Representatives from Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Liverpool will also be there to talk through your next steps.

📆 Saturday 22 November, 9-11.30am
📌 Proton beam therapy centre at The Christie in Withington.

Find out more and register
👉 https://bit.ly/4mZMp9m

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550 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M204BX

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 26% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. Our annual turnover is £173 million and we have 2,500 staff, 350 volunteers and 18,000 public members. NHS services We provide: • radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, both on our main site in south Manchester and via The Christie radiotherapy centre in Oldham • chemotherapy in the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK and via 14 other hospitals • highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer • a wide range of support and diagnostic services Research & Education We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. Our clinical trials unit is the largest early phase trials unit in the world, with around 200 trials ongoing at any one time. We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK and also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre. Cancer research in Manchester has been officially ranked the best in the UK. The Christie School of Oncology provides undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education and is the first of its kind in the UK. Joint ventures We provide private patient services through The Christie Clinic, our joint venture with HCA International. These services help increase income for our NHS developments. Developments Our developments are breaking new ground and transforming treatment and care for cancer patients. These include a unique network of Christie radiotherapy centres in other parts of the area to deliver treatment closer to people’s homes and the development of our young oncology services in partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust. History We have achieved world firsts since The Christie was established in 1901. It was named The Christie in recognition of the pioneering work of both Richard Copley Christie and his wife Mary Ellen Christie. At this time there were 30 beds and 463 patients a year. Charity Our charity is the second largest hospital charity in the country. Over 2,000 fundraisers and 20,000 supporters help bring in £15.9 million a year, which helps fund additional patient services and vital research. To find ‘The Christie charity’ on facebook please follow this link