Blood Cancer UK

🩸 Haematologist Dr. Dang speaks out on an overburdened workforce. Critical staff shortages within the NHS are placing immense pressure on healthcare professionals. Too many skilled professionals are leaving the workforce, while too few are being encouraged to join it. Despite the challenges, we firmly believe that the current blood cancer work force are doing an exceptional job in unacceptable circumstances. But people with blood cancer need a sufficient and supported workforce to receive a timely diagnosis and the best standard of care. Help us create a brighter future for people with blood cancer by sharing this video and tapping the link to get involved 👇 https://lnkd.in/g24VkssR

We had an inspiring evening in Holyrood last night bringing our UK Blood Cancer Action Plan to the Scottish Parliament, sharing our recommendations to address blood cancer survival in the UK. We're pleased so many MSP's joined & our blood cancer community could share why this work is so vital. Huge thanks to our three speakers, Trustee Ally Boyle, Cabinet Secretary for Health Neil Gray MSP, and Miles Briggs MSP who also sponsored the event.

📢 Today a government-commissioned report has highlighted critical challenges facing the NHS. In response, the PM has announced a 10-year plan to reform the NHS. Many of the issues identified in Lord Darzi’s report mirror the challenges we identify in our UK Blood Cancer Action Plan. Whether it’s an overburdened and under-resourced workforce, or delays to diagnosis – the result is clear, blood cancer survival in the UK is being overshadowed by other, similar countries. We’re now urging the Government and the NHS to commit to the recommendations set out in our Action Plan. 💬 Responding to this news, Dr Rubina Ahmed, Director of Research, Policy and Services at Blood Cancer UK, said: “Unfortunately, it won’t come as a surprise to people with blood cancer that the NHS is in critical condition. We know that healthcare professionals supporting people with blood cancer are doing an exceptional job in unacceptable circumstances. “We welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to take bold action to reform our NHS. Our UK Blood Cancer Action plan, published last week, sets out clear recommendations which will ensure that people with blood cancer aren’t overlooked. We’re urging the Government and the NHS to enact these recommendations, so we can create a brighter future for people with blood cancer.” [image taken from The Guardian]

"I was finally diagnosed after 3 years of symptoms” Sound familiar? It’s a story we hear all too often, because there is a lack of understanding of what blood cancer is. Our recommendations can help the NHS to close the diagnosis gap. These include developing urgent referral pathways for patients with unclear blood cancer symptoms to avoid misdiagnosis. Have your experiences of diagnosis made you feel left in the shadows? Find out what we're doing about it here 👇 https://bit.ly/4d7Rs2C

🚨 Did you know that more than 1/4 of blood cancers are only diagnosed in an emergency? GPs may suspect their patient has blood cancer, but the symptoms often don't fit a referral pathway. Patients who aren't directed towards urgent referral experience severe and sometimes life-threatening delays in diagnosis. This can have devastating consequences, including: ❌ Fewer treatment options ❌ Poorer quality of life ❌ Potential for reduced life expectancy Learn more about delayed diagnosis, and help us create a brighter future for people with blood cancer 👇 https://bit.ly/3XhDKo2 #BloodCancerOvershadowed

🏃 🌟 Tomorrow’s the big day! We’re sending all our best wishes to the incredible runners taking on the Great North Run for Blood Cancer UK Thanks to your amazing fundraising efforts, which have already raised an astonishing £165,000 (and counting!) together we can improve blood cancer survival in the UK and make sure people like Rhys get access to the best treatment and care 🙌 Rhys was diagnosed with a rare form of acute myeloid leukaemia, APML last January at just 29 years old. After enduring over 50 doses of treatment and countless tablets, Rhys is now in remission. He said, “without the work that Blood Cancer UK do, I wouldn't be here.” His journey wasn’t easy, but with a strong support network and the vital work of Blood Cancer UK, he’s now aiming to finish the Great North Run in under two hours, less than a year after finishing treatment! “I’m extremely proud of myself” - and so are we Rhys. Let’s cheer on Rhys and the rest of Team Blood Cancer UK tomorrow! 🏅 Are you taking part? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to tag us in your stories from the day! #TeamBloodCancerUK #GreatNorthRun Great Run have opened the September ballot for Great North Run 2025. Help us create a brighter future for people with blood cancer, and sign up here 👇 https://bit.ly/47l5Ljg

Too many people are still dying from blood cancer, and the UK is now falling behind similar countries when it comes to survival. Why does this matter? Because these numbers represent lives lost, and patients left without the care they desperately need. We set out to understand why this is happening, to learn more about the experiences of people living with blood cancer and understand more about the pressures people who provide blood cancer care and treatment face. We’ve got a plan, informed by a group of blood cancer experts, to take blood cancer out of the shadows and help create a brighter future for people affected. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/47b6eV7 Video consists of 4 square slides, white text on maroon background. 1. The UK cancer survival rates lag behind the European average in 9 out of 10 cancers. 2. 1 in 3 people with blood cancer don't know the name of their clinical nurse specialist. 3. 1 in 4 people with blood cancer are diagnosed in an emergency setting. 4. Leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood disorders are the UK's 5th most common cancer, but awareness remains shockingly low.

📢 ! We are recruiting a Major Appeal Project Manager ! 📢 We are looking for a talented leader, with a background in campaign or fundraising appeal delivery, to project manage our large scale and ambitious fundraising appeal to help beat blood cancer.    The Major Appeal Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the development of the appeal, working with colleagues across the organisation on all aspects of the planning and delivery, to ensure a strategic, joined up approach that is efficient and effective. You will play a key role in driving forward the collective momentum of the appeal.   Alongside a track record of successful campaign and/or appeal delivery, ideally in a fundraising setting, you’ll bring ambition, drive, and strong organisational skills to the role to help us be the generation to beat blood cancer.    We offer a truly agile and flexible working environment alongside other excellent benefits including 5 wellbeing days a year. If you’re looking to work in a collaborative, supportive and ambitious fundraising team then we would love to hear from you. 👇 Please, find more details below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZxNzpDC

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re launching a landmark new report- Taking blood cancer out of the shadows: A plan to increase survival in the UK, that exposes how blood cancer survival in the UK is being overshadowed by other countries 🩸 Needless lives are being lost, and the blood cancer community deserves better. From late diagnoses to unequal access to care, we highlight the critical areas where immediate action is needed. Stay tuned for more insight, key findings and recommendations. Share this video and help us create a brighter future for people with blood cancer. You can find out more here 👇 https://bit.ly/3AYo5Cl #BloodCancerOvershadowed

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re launching a landmark new report- Taking blood cancer out of the shadows: A plan to increase survival in the UK, that exposes how blood cancer survival in the UK is being overshadowed by other countries 🩸 Needless lives are being lost, and the blood cancer community deserves better. From late diagnoses to unequal access to care, we highlight the critical areas where immediate action is needed. Stay tuned for more insight, key findings and recommendations. Share this video and help us create a brighter future for people with blood cancer. You can find out more here 👇 https://bit.ly/3AYo5Cl #BloodCancerOvershadowed