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  • Funds raised from the Norman Hunter Golf Day supports research into CLL

    Funds raised from the Norman Hunter Golf Day supports research into CLL

    The funds raised have funded a Magnetic Cell Sorter to support research into Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Read more

  • Leeds Children’s Hospital and University of Leeds launch new research centre

    Leeds Children’s Hospital and University of Leeds launch new research centre

    This £5 million research partnership, delivered over five years, will be the biggest children’s research programme ever undertaken by the hospital. Read more

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Research and Innovation

The charity is part of the Association of Medical Research Charities. We’re committed to investing in research at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, supporting staff at all levels to access funding for trials and new innovations.

In 22/23 we awarded over £4.2 million to research and innovation projects.

Charity funding has paid for a dedicated six bed Clinical Research Facility for children and supported a brand-new adult research facility at St James’s, which opened in 2020.

New tool invented at Leeds gives hope to people with Multiple Sclerosis

New tool invented at Leeds gives hope to people with Multiple Sclerosis

New motion detection tool will help identify potentially life-changing treatments for MS and other neurodegenerative conditions. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2023

Updated: 13th October, 2023

Author: Andy Roberts

Funds raised from the Norman Hunter Golf Day supports research into CLL

Funds raised from the Norman Hunter Golf Day supports research into CLL

The funds raised have funded a Magnetic Cell Sorter to support research into Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Read more

Published: 27th September, 2023

Updated: 3rd October, 2023

Author: Danielle Ross

INSCHOOL project supports children with long-term health conditions

INSCHOOL project supports children with long-term health conditions

We’ve invested over £45,000 to support an important new strand of the INSCHOOL project, led by University of Leeds researchers. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Pioneering trial to use cannabinoid-based drug to treat brain tumours begins

Pioneering trial to use cannabinoid-based drug to treat brain tumours begins

Leeds Hospitals Charity has donated £48,000 to the trial led by the Brain Tumour Charity, which will fund access to the trial in Leeds for 25 patients. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2023

Updated: 19th October, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Together Newsletter: Spring 2023

Together Newsletter: Spring 2023

Find out more about CHORAL research project launch, Leeds Bear Hunt, how we're supporting the Cancer Centre & Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon Read more

Published: 25th April, 2023

Updated: 6th June, 2023

Author: Andy Roberts

Charity funding supports study benefitting 800 mums-to-be

Charity funding supports study benefitting 800 mums-to-be

Over £60,000 of charity funding has been used to recruit dedicated research midwife, Jane Gavin, for the BaBi Leeds project Read more

Published: 17th March, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Leeds Children’s Hospital and University of Leeds launch new research centre

Leeds Children’s Hospital and University of Leeds launch new research centre

This £5 million research partnership, delivered over five years, will be the biggest children’s research programme ever undertaken by the hospital. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2023

Updated: 15th September, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Family of Leeds United legend raise £75,000 to support research into Leukaemia

Family of Leeds United legend raise £75,000 to support research into Leukaemia

Family of Norman Hunter hope their golf day fundraiser will give other people living with cancer more precious time with their family and friends. Read more

Published: 27th February, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Interview with Linford Fernandes: MS Research supported by Leeds Hospitals Charity

Interview with Linford Fernandes: MS Research supported by Leeds Hospitals Charity

Linford began his pilot study in 2019 on 42 progressive MS patients to see how different treatments and drugs affect hand mobility. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Addressing health inequalities for some of the region’s sickest children

Addressing health inequalities for some of the region’s sickest children

Every young person should have the opportunity to be part of research regardless of their family’s socioeconomic background. Read more

Published: 31st January, 2023

Updated: 27th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Specialist Nurse supporting clinical trail helps MS patient live in

Specialist Nurse supporting clinical trail helps MS patient live in "here and now"

Camilla Veale was diagnosed in 1998 with secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis and is currently part of a charity-funded research trial. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Andy Roberts

Leeds Hospitals Charity awarded AMRC accreditation

Leeds Hospitals Charity awarded AMRC accreditation

As a member of the AMRC, the standard of research funded by the charity is recognised as the highest quality by universities, government, and funding bodies. Read more

Published: 8th November, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity-funded technology to improve organ transplants in Leeds

Charity-funded technology to improve organ transplants in Leeds

This new technology will more accurately match donated organs to transplant patients Read more

Published: 21st October, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

New AI technology could improve outcomes for thousands of patients

New AI technology could improve outcomes for thousands of patients

Over the past 7 months, around 6,000 scans have been quality assured using this new system. Read more

Published: 6th October, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity funded research to break down barriers for Organ Donation Week

Charity funded research to break down barriers for Organ Donation Week

The research will make a difference to transplant patients like Min Minhaj who has been on the waiting list for a new kidney for over three years. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Local charities fund Fellowship to support children with congenital heart defects

Local charities fund Fellowship to support children with congenital heart defects

Your donations have helped fund Dr Leila’s International Fetal and Neonatal Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Alberta in Canada. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2022

Updated: 29th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Automated breast image quality assessment to support patients

Automated breast image quality assessment to support patients

This project, funded by Breast Cancer Research Action Group, looks at whether an automated process can be used to assess the quality of mammograms. Read more

Published: 1st August, 2022

Updated: 15th September, 2023

Author: Andy Roberts

Making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer

Making surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer

Leeds Hospitals Charity is funding a full-time clinical research fellow, and a part-time clinical research nurse to help make surgery safer for patients with bowel cancer. Read more

Published: 29th July, 2022

Updated: 29th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

Clinical trial hopes to improve kidney transplants in Leeds

Clinical trial hopes to improve kidney transplants in Leeds

We’ve contributed over £58,000 to fund a pioneering clinical trial, for kidney transplant patients right here in Leeds. Read more

Published: 13th June, 2022

Updated: 29th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

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: 30th June, 2023

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: 30th June, 2023

Author: Andy Roberts

New charity funded technology improves artificial eyes

New charity funded technology improves artificial eyes

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

Published: 8th March, 2022

Updated: 30th June, 2023

Author: Joanna Parker

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  • Donations fund transport incubator at St James's Hospital

    Donations fund transport incubator at St James's Hospital

    The transport incubator is improving outcomes for poorly babies by ensuring they are transported safely between hospitals.

  • A message from Geoff and Lindsey Burrow

    A message from Geoff and Lindsey Burrow

    The Burrow family visited Leeds Teaching Hospitals to hear the latest updates on the build of the Rob Burrow Centre for MND from architects Corstorphine & Wright.

  • The big SPARKLE switch-on 2023!

    The big SPARKLE switch-on 2023!

    Thank you to everyone who has Sponsored the Sparkle in 2023!

  • New hospital hoardings bring MND stories to life ahead of new centre build

    New hospital hoardings bring MND stories to life ahead of new centre build

    Hoardings bring to life the location of the planned Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease at Seacroft Hospital.

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  • Donate to the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal Today

    Donate to the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal Today

    Help us raise £6.8 million to build a specialist Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Care Centre in Leeds, to give people living with MND the best quality of life.

  • Who We Are - Supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    Who We Are - Supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals

    We are the charity of Leeds Teaching Hospitals. We support NHS staff to deliver the best care for over a million patients and their families each year.

  • Standard Funding Application Form for non-research projects

    Standard Funding Application Form for non-research projects

    Find out more about the application process for all non-research projects and fill in the application form

  • Applying for Standard Funding

    Applying for Standard Funding

    We work with Leeds Hospitals to ensure funding is given to projects with the most impact on patient care and wellbeing, making best use of donations.

  • Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    Leeds Hospitals Charity Lottery

    There are seven prizes to win every single week, with all other funds used to improve the experience of patients, families and staff at Leeds Hospitals

  • The People's Woodland in partnership with Leeds Council

    The People's Woodland in partnership with Leeds Council

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

  • Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024

    Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024

    Run for a Mate and help raise vital funds for the The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Appeal

  • Donate to our Christmas Appeal today

    Donate to our Christmas Appeal today

    Will you help bring some Sparkle to Christmas for children like Emilia?

  • Rob Burrow: 7 Stories of MND

    Rob Burrow: 7 Stories of MND

    Rugby League legend Rob Burrow, 40, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2019 and can no longer walk or talk.

  • Arrange a donation collection

    Arrange a donation collection

    From clothes and accessories to books, toys and more, our charity shops need your unwanted items to help us fund vital projects at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

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