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Fran Tod shares the importance of tailored bras during radiotherapy

As part of our commitment to making patient experience the best it can be as well as making our services accessible for everyone, back in 2022 we granted a fund to Weston Park Hospital’s radiotherapy department to purchase gift cards to help buy brand new bras for those that need them during and after treatment.

‘The coffee mornings have been a lifeline of support for me’ – Steve’s story

Steve, who was diagnosed with cancer in his head and neck in 2018, has praised our regular coffee mornings as a ‘lifeline of support’.

Waheeda Younis

Waheeda champions Weston Park Cancer Charity’s Big Purple Bus!

Angus's Story

“I remember how they treated my wife and now, how they treat me.”

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on volunteer, Maggie Cotton

As part of our Christmas Star Appeal, we’re shining the light onto some of our staff and volunteers from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on our Weston Park Hospital Stars

We’re shining the light onto some of our amazing staff from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on our Weston Park Stars

We’re shining the light onto some of our amazing staff from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on volunteer, Jess Simmonite

As part of our Christmas Star Appeal, we’re shining the light onto some of our staff and volunteers from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity. We’ve spoken to long-term volunteer Jess Simmonite about her amazing volunteer work with the charity.

Christmas Opening Hours at Weston Park Cancer Charity

We are here for you if you need support over the Christmas period.

“Weston Park is special. In more ways than one.” - Geraldine’s story

Mum of three and Grandma to five, Geraldine was aged 62 when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer after she completed a routine check-up.

“Without Weston Park, I wouldn’t be here” - Kevin’s story

In December 2021, Kevin was told he had stage 4 melanoma cancer and the earth-shattering news that he had just 12 months to live.

Emily's Journey: Overcoming Inflammatory Breast Cancer with Courage and Support from Weston Park Cancer Charity

“It was an extremely tough time, but the staff at Weston Park were incredible.” - Emily’s story.