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Maggie's in Newcastle expands with additional space

Date: Monday 28 April 2025

Additional space at our centre in Newcastle has opened to allow more space to support people living with cancer from across the North East.

Planning permission granted for cancer support centre in grounds of Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge

Date: Wednesday 23 April 2025

Planning permission for a new Maggie's centre in Cambridge has been granted. The new centre will provide expert support for people with cancer as well as their family and friends.

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Men with cancer still less likely to seek support

Date: Thursday 17 April 2025

Men with cancer are still less likely to seek support despite making up a higher proportion of cancer diagnoses in the UK*, according to annual data published by Maggie's.

'Gosod carreg gopa' yng nghanolfan cymorth canser newydd Gogledd Cymru

Date: Friday 21 March 2025

Bydd canolfan cymorth canser Maggie's yn agor yn Sir Ddinbych yn ddiweddarach eleni diolch i rodd o £4 miliwn gan Sefydliad Steve Morgan.

Maggie’s submits recommendations on NHS reform to government

Date: Monday 10 March 2025

Maggie's has made a series of recommendations to the government about what we think needs to be done to improve the NHS for people with cancer.

Maggie’s comes to Middlesbrough

Date: Thursday 13 February 2025

Maggie’s and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are working in partnership to bring Maggie’s cancer support to Middlesbrough.

Dame Laura Lee in Northampton posing besides a plant in 'top out' ceremony

Maggie's in Northampton 'tops out'

Date: Thursday 13 February 2025

Maggie's in Northampton has celebrated its ‘topping out’ - a traditional ceremony to mark the completion of the highest part of the building.

Sir Chris Hoy launches Tour de 4 cycle ride in support of Maggie's

Date: Friday 07 February 2025

Sir Chris Hoy has launched a charity fundraiser to help change the perception of people living with cancer, while also raising vital funds for five cancer charities.

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Hallmark partners with Maggie's to create a collection of six special cards

Date: Wednesday 05 February 2025

Hallmark Illustrator, Lisa, received support from Maggie's in Yorkshire during her breast cancer journey. When charity nominations opened up, Lisa felt compelled to support people through their own journeys and illustrate six heartfelt cards for Maggie's.

Our centre visitors join the government's national conversation about the future of the NHS and cancer care

Date: Tuesday 04 February 2025

Over the past few weeks, our centre visitors and staff have been actively engaging in the government’s national conversation about the future of the NHS and cancer care in England.

The Scottish Potters Association donate 50 mugs for Maggie's

Date: Wednesday 18 December 2024

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Scottish Potters Association members created 50 unique mugs which they are donating to our Scottish centres.

Maggie's calls on the government to bring back winter fuel allowance for pensioners with cancer

Date: Sunday 15 December 2024

Our CEO, Dame Laura Lee, has called on the government to ensure pensioners with cancer are protected this Christmas and reinstate their winter fuel allowance.

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Course developed by Maggie's in collaboration with Abertay University celebrates first graduates

Date: Monday 02 December 2024

Ten students* have successfully completed their PGCert in Psychological Therapies in Oncology, which was developed in collaboration with Maggie’s and Abertay University.

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Maggie's partners with Winston's Wish to promote support for bereaved children

Date: Saturday 23 November 2024

The charities will work together to help ensure that children and young people receive wraparound support when someone in the family or friend circle is living with advanced cancer.

Wilson and Alison, centre visitors, listening to cancer support specialist

Over three quarters of men found their cancer diagnosis impacted their relationships

Date: Saturday 16 November 2024

According to a survey led by Maggie's, 78% of men with cancer feel their relationships have been affected by their diagnosis.

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Maggie's features in TV-series Grand Designs

Date: Monday 21 October 2024

Filming took place at Maggie’s in Yorkshire, with presenter Kevin McCloud describing the centre as ‘magical’ and a ‘fantastic reference point’ for architecture harnessing the healing power of nature.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden supports Maggie’s to keep the conversation going about ‘crash menopause’

Date: Tuesday 15 October 2024

Research published by Maggie’s shows less than half of the public know cancer treatment can cause early menopause.

Image of Sian Hughes Jones, Head of Nursing Cancer Services, Carol Shillabeer, BCUHB CEO, Steve Morgan, Chairman of the Steve Morgan Foundation, Samantha Price, Maggie’s centre visitor and Maggie's CEO Dame Laura Lee all standing on a building site.

Torri tir ar safle canolfan cymorth canser newydd yng Ngogledd Cymru

Date: Tuesday 01 October 2024

Mae canolfan cymorth canser Maggie's yn Sir Ddinbych yn dechrau ar ei thaith diolch i £4 miliwn gan Sefydliad Steve Morgan.

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Muslim cancer support – a new group to support Muslims living with cancer in Manchester

Date: Monday 30 September 2024

The cancer support group has been set up by Maggie’s, as a collaboration supported by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and community leads.

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ҹɫֱ²¥ specialist at Maggie's honoured with Queen's Nurse title

Date: Thursday 26 September 2024

Eilidh Wilson is one of only 150 community nurses and midwives to have been awarded the title since its reintroduction in 2017.

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