UCLH Cancer Fund

19/03/2026

Based at Westmoreland Street Hospital, our volunteer run book and hydration trolley is just one of the ways we're helping to improve hydration for patients at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

More than this, the service is a therapeutic distraction for post-surgical patients. Engaging with friendly volunteers helps reduce the anxiety often associated with recovery, providing comfort that is just as important as physical care in a hospital setting.

"I like to think that I did not only give patients drinks and books I also provided them with compassionate care. By treating every patient as an individual , giving them full attention and non-judgemental ear when they needed to talk or feeling isolated. Even offering them a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, that cheers them up a lot." Nomonde, UCLH Volunteer

17/03/2026

Clinician researchers at UCLH and UCL are leading a major UK clinical trial to test whether proton beam therapy (PBT) can significantly improve survival for patients with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lung.

The HIT-MESO trial is the first randomised clinical trial in the UK to investigate proton beam therapy for mesothelioma. Researchers hope the treatment could increase two-year survival rates from around 30% to 50%, potentially reshaping national treatment guidelines.

Dr Crispin Hiley, chief investigator of the HIT-MESO trial, UCLH consultant oncologist and associate professor at the UCL Cancer Institute said: “Mesothelioma is one of the most challenging cancers we treat. Conventional radiotherapy simply cannot safely cover the full area affected by the disease without causing unacceptable harm to healthy tissue.

“Proton beam therapy allows us to deliver high-dose radiation far more precisely, sparing critical organs like the heart and healthy lung. Through this trial, we hope to show that this approach can significantly improve survival and quality of life for patients. If successful, it could fundamentally change how mesothelioma is treated in the UK.”

Read more: https://buff.ly/sM44R2y

UCL Asthma + Lung UK Mesothelioma UK Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

11/03/2026

Help make a real difference for children with cancer at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Our short film shows how your support will help create brighter, more comforting spaces for young patients and their families.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hWymRsDRsSo&fbclid=IwVERDUAQeIDVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeG1iITVLpWGm2-jfOQ7bxfH7sdMCZcw8NILIXM21cTTxKjlWdbvRLipPVkks_aem_w96IbMFM4ZkCvGNuxKAs5A

Find out how your support can make a difference to children being treated for cancer at UCLH.

10/03/2026

These beautiful scrunchies were handmade by one of the young patients currently having radiotherapy at UCLH, to help raise funds for our Children's Cancer Appeal. She's aiming to raise £1000 to help transform the unit - and has already raised an incredible £764!

Please get in touch if you would like to buy a scrunchie - or find them at the UCLH radiotherapy unit reception, or with our volunteer Mary Jane (pictured) at the cancer centre charity hub on Wednesday afternoons.

Help her reach her £1000 goal at
https://www.justgiving.com/page/scrunchies-for-uclh

08/03/2026

We still have places available in the sold out Hackney Half Marathon 2026, taking place on the 17th May.

Join our team for the energetic 21.1km through the heart of the borough. Closed roads, vibrant music, crowds, and nonstop movement! 💜

https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/hackney-half

06/03/2026

Donating to our appeal has never been easier, and a gift of any size will make a difference to children's cancer care at UCLH. You can donate online, in person at our Charity Hub or get in touch with our team.

For more information about our appeal, visit
https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

05/03/2026

"Here at UCLH, children receive world-class radiotherapy treatment. However, the environment they spend weeks at a time needs an urgent upgrade. This is where we need your help."

Learn more about our Children's cancer appeal and how you can support by watching our video:

Find out how your support can make a difference to children being treated for cancer at UCLH.

24/02/2026

We'd like to say a big thank you to all of our supporters. Your kindness has helped raise over £36,400 so far, and we hope to reach our target soon 💜

Your support will have a huge impact on a child’s wellbeing and experience during treatment.

Learn more about our Children's cancer appeal with UCLH Charity here: https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

21/02/2026

At UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, hundreds of young patients undergo radiotherapy treatment for cancer each year.

We’re raising funds to refurbish the unit where the radiotherapy takes place - transforming it into a space filled with comfort, colour, and reassurance for every child who walks through the doors.

This project will cost £150,000, and with the support of our amazing community, we know it's within reach.

Help us make a meaningful impact on children’s cancer care by making a donation today:
https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/donate

Together, we can make cancer care for children better 💜

18/02/2026

Support our Children's appeal today, so that we can transform the UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust unit into a space where children can feel more comfortable, where families feel supported, and where staff can deliver the very best care in surroundings that reflect their expertise.

A gift of any size will make an enormous difference💜

Support our appeal today: https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

16/02/2026

Yesterday was - learn more about our appeal to improve the radiotherapy unit at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for children like Cody 💜

https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

“Children having treatment for spend so much of their precious childhoods in hospital it’s really important the spaces are inviting, accessible, and a place where they can be children.”

Cody was diagnosed in 2023 with a stage four Germ Cell Tumour. He's had nine different chemotherapy treatments and is currently undergoing six weeks of at UCLH.

Cody’s mum, Shona told us: “The treatment, care and staff at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been brilliant. He loves coming in and spending time in the playroom, and it’s really important that he looks forward to it. It helps to calm him before treatment.

"But the treatment space is very clinical, and the children’s areas need improvements."

With your support, we want to completely refurbish the children’s spaces in the unit into a welcoming, child-friendly space.

Learn more about our UCLH Cancer Fund Children's cancer appeal here: www.uclhcharity.org.uk/our-appeals/childrens-cancer-appeal

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