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  • Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

    Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

    "Although the news won’t be any better, it will be easier to come to terms with in a purposely built care centre that meets the needs of every MND patient.” Read more

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Research and Innovation

Leeds Cares prioritises funding into research and innovation projects focused on accelerating the transition of research discoveries into clinical practice.

Katie's Story

Katie's Story

"Thanks to medical research I, quite literally, have my life back. I want that for everyone with cystic fibrosis." Read more

Published: 14th April, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Jack's Story

Jack's Story

10-year-old Jack has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe and progressive muscle-wasting disease. With a gift in your Will to Leeds Hospitals Charity, you can help keep hope alive for families like Jack’s. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2022

Updated: 15th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Funding Crucial Research into Epilepsy

Funding Crucial Research into Epilepsy

Dr Melissa Maguire describes the impact of your donations on epilepsy research. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

Specialist Nurse funded to support clinical trials

Specialist Nurse funded to support clinical trials

Claire Reidy is currently supporting numerous studies in Multiple Sclerosis, funded by the Yorkshire Brain Appeal Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

New charity funded technology helps create more life-like artificial eyes

New charity funded technology helps create more life-like artificial eyes

We’ve recently funded innovative 3D technology to help the Leeds Artificial Eye Service manufacture more lifelike artificial eyes for children and young people who have lost an eye. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Funding Opportunities – Research into Breast Cancer in Leeds

Funding Opportunities – Research into Breast Cancer in Leeds

Funding available for research studies into secondary breast cancer Read more

Published: 19th October, 2021

Updated: 10th November, 2021

Author: Jasmine Stainton

Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

Rob Burrow backs £5m charity appeal to build state-of-the-art Motor Neurone Disease centre in Leeds

"Although the news won’t be any better, it will be easier to come to terms with in a purposely built care centre that meets the needs of every MND patient.” Read more

Published: 7th September, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Cure for cystic fibrosis could be “possible within ten years”

Cure for cystic fibrosis could be “possible within ten years”

"I’d like to thank all the funders because I think we're doing some really exciting research which will impact on the quality and future care our patients receive.” Read more

Published: 14th June, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Supporting Research at Leeds Children's Hospital - Leeds Hospitals Charity Webinar

A look at the ways Leeds Hospitals Charity supports research at Leeds Children's Hospital Read more

Published: 3rd June, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Melanoma Research at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Professor of Dermatology Julia Newton-Bishop explains how funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity and the Medical Research Council has supported research into how Melanoma patients are treated in Leeds. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Supporting Research into Immune Diseases - Leeds Hospitals Charity Webinar

A look at the ways Leeds Hospitals Charity supports research into early identification and prevention of conditions such as arthritis and scleroderma. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Donations help fund research fellowship to help diagnose liver disease

Donations help fund research fellowship to help diagnose liver disease

Clare’s research project involves working with computer scientists to look at developing an algorithm to see if Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help the diagnosis of liver disease. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Donations to Leeds Hospitals Charity support ground-breaking research study for mums-to-be

Donations to Leeds Hospitals Charity support ground-breaking research study for mums-to-be

The ‘Born and Bred in’ (BaBi) Leeds project will see midwives asking pregnant women in Leeds to consent to become part of BaBi Leeds. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Esther Wakeman Video Blog Episode 5: Helen Ford

Dr Helen Ford explains to Esther how donations crucial research into brain conditions Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Updated: 20th September, 2021

Leeds Hospitals Charity funds technology to support research project

Leeds Hospitals Charity funds technology to support research project

Last year, Leeds Hospitals Charity supported Rachael Jablonski with a £25,000 grant so she can carry out her three-year research project. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Supporting Cancer Research - Leeds Hospitals Charity Webinar

Highlighting some of the exciting oncology research programs at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Read more

Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Esther Wakeman Video Blog Episode 4: Adam Glaser

Professor Adam Glaser joins Esther to talk about the ground-breaking research projects taking place at the Children’s Clinical Research Facility at Leeds Children’s Hospital. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Leeds Hospitals Charity Research Webinar

Why research is important to Leeds Hospitals Charity Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Funding research project to improve outcomes for liver cancer patients

Funding research project to improve outcomes for liver cancer patients

We’ve provided £16,500 to fund an exciting new research project at Leeds Cancer Centre. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Esther Wakeman Video Blog Episode 1: David Sebag-Montefiore

Leeds Cares CEO Esther Wakeman talks to Professor David Sebag-Montefiore about how charity funding has contributed to research into radiotherapy treatment of liver cancer. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Clinical Research Fellow develops new technology to examine progressive MS patients thanks to charitable donations

Clinical Research Fellow develops new technology to examine progressive MS patients thanks to charitable donations

Linford Fernandes, the new Research Fellow, began his pilot study just over a year ago Read more

Published: 24th November, 2020

Updated: 3rd August, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Donations support Covid-19 research

Donations support Covid-19 research

Two corporate donations helped to fund the project Read more

Published: 8th June, 2020

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Leeds Hospitals join global research battle against COVID-19

Leeds Hospitals join global research battle against COVID-19

Funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity will support a localised research study into Covid-19 Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2020

Updated: 22nd July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Leeds Cares funding supports new Clinical Research Facility

Leeds Cares funding supports new Clinical Research Facility

£200K provides specialist equipment for new facility at St James's University Hospital Read more

Published: 17th February, 2020

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

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  • Memory Path

    Our Memory Path is a beautiful walkway that winds through the landscaped lawn outside the Workhouse Chapel at St James's.

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  • Our door-to-door fundraisers: An Update

    Our door-to-door fundraisers: An Update

    We have recently been made aware of people working in West Yorkshire posing as fundraisers from Leeds Hospitals Charity.

  • James's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    James's Story: Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    “During my years as a GP, MND was a ‘hidden disease’ and I was always aware that there was very little we could offer to MND sufferers and their families. Sadly, although awareness has improved the outlook hasn’t as yet."

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  • Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal

    Help us raise £5 million to build a specialist Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Care Centre in Leeds.

  • Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

    The Leeds Marathon is back after 20 years and is being renamed the ‘Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon’ in honour of rugby league legend and MND campaigner Rob Burrow MBE

  • The People's Woodland

    The People's Woodland

    in partnership with Leeds City Council, we are creating a fantastic new greenspace for the people of Leeds to enjoy.

  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    We provide support for eight areas which include Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Leeds Cancer Centre, St James’s University Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, Wharfdale Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute.

  • Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    There’s 7 prizes to win every single week, with all other funds used to support hospitals in Leeds.

  • Standard Funding Application

    Standard Funding Application

    Application form for all non-research projects

  • Sponsor the Sparkle

    Sponsor the Sparkle

    Thank you for making our hospitals SPARKLE this Christmas!

  • Applying for Standard Funding

    Applying for Standard Funding

    We work closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals to ensure funding is awarded to projects that will have the most impact on patient care and wellbeing, making best use of charitable donations.

  • Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Yorkshire Three Peaks

    Take on Yorkshire's three highest peaks and support our NHS Heroes!

  • Total Warrior

    Total Warrior

    Now going into its 11th year - join the muddy fun and support our NHS Heroes!

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