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  • Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

    Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

    “You can help melanoma patients like me by funding an ultrasound scanner." Read more

  • Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

    Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

    Rachael and Ian speak about the impact MND has had on their lives, why we need a new centre in Leeds, and the difference this would make to families like theirs. Read more

  • First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    “We’re absolutely blown away by the designs that we have seen, it has certainly exceeded our expectations of what this centre could look like." Read more

  • 250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

    250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

    “Children and young people coming into the hospital are delighted with the transformation and it is a joy to see the smiles on their faces." Read more

  • Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal
  • Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND
  • First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease
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The difference donations make

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support all of the hospitals that make up Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ University Hospital, Leeds Cancer Centre, Leeds Children’s Hospital, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, Wharfedale Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute.

These services are supported by 18,000 dedicated NHS staff, and we support them to deliver the best care for over a million patients and their families each year.

Through generous donations in 2019/20 - funding from Leeds Hospitals Charity has been awarded to over 1,000 applications, totalling over £6m.

Each application is categorised into one of our funding priority areas

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Charity funding supports Gender Identity Development Service at Leeds Children's Hospital

Charity funding supports Gender Identity Development Service at Leeds Children's Hospital

"It’s enabled me to provide much needed support in a highly emotional setting and provide safe spaces for exercise and social activity." Read more

Published: 13th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Nurses Day: how your donations help nurses like Lejla

International Nurses Day: how your donations help nurses like Lejla

“We are so lucky to have such committed fundraising and donations by our patients, families and friends. The funds raised and donated help some of the sickest children in the region." Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Nurses Day: Claire Lang

International Nurses Day: Claire Lang

Claire Lang is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Leeds Motor Neurone Disease Centre and has been supporting our Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal since it launched in September. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Julia

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Julia

Thanks to your donations, we’ve funded new ultrasound couches for the unit, to help pregnant women feel more comfortable during their examinations. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Louise

International Day of the Midwife: how your donations help midwives like Louise

"I always say, ‘a happy midwife makes a happy mum’ and support from Leeds Hospitals Charity really does help us improve the hospital experience.” Read more

Published: 5th May, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

Tamsin's Story - Skin Cancer Appeal

“You can help melanoma patients like me by funding an ultrasound scanner." Read more

Published: 1st May, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Andy Roberts

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

MRI entertainment system helps distract young patients

MRI entertainment system helps distract young patients

“The TV really helped distract Freddie from his MRI procedure, and it makes the whole room feel a lot more child-friendly and less clinical.” Read more

Published: 5th 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

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Ian and Rachael Flatt: Our journey with MND

Rachael and Ian speak about the impact MND has had on their lives, why we need a new centre in Leeds, and the difference this would make to families like theirs. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 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

Crowdfunded Bronze Statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore donated to Leeds Hospital

Crowdfunded Bronze Statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore donated to Leeds Hospital

"We’re honoured that thanks to this tribute from Andrian; staff, patients and visitors to Chapel Allerton Hospital can continue to be inspired by him.” Read more

Published: 21st February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

First concept designs for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

“We’re absolutely blown away by the designs that we have seen, it has certainly exceeded our expectations of what this centre could look like." Read more

Published: 15th February, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

Freemasons’ donation helps transform hospital environment for hardworking NHS staff

Freemasons’ donation helps transform hospital environment for hardworking NHS staff

"We all appreciate the NHS has been under a lot of pressure and are most grateful for the dedication of the staff. This was a small way us Freemasons in Yorkshire West Riding could say thank you.” Read more

Published: 10th February, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

£25k donation helps provide a ‘Home from Home’ for families like Luna’s

£25k donation helps provide a ‘Home from Home’ for families like Luna’s

The £25,000 grant from Leeds Hospitals Charity will go towards funding the role of Jane McHale, who has been managing Eckersley House for nearly 15 years. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 15th March, 2022

Author: Joanna Parker

250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

250,000 children to benefit from charity-led project transforming the hospital experience

“Children and young people coming into the hospital are delighted with the transformation and it is a joy to see the smiles on their faces." Read more

Published: 16th December, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Baby Suitcases support learning and development of babies with down syndrome

Baby Suitcases support learning and development of babies with down syndrome

"We believe these suitcases are a wonderful way to help parents understand and celebrate how special their baby is and also support their mental wellbeing.” Read more

Published: 15th December, 2021

Updated: 22nd December, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Neonatal Podcast supported by charity funded launches on World Prematurity Day

Neonatal Podcast supported by charity funded launches on World Prematurity Day

The leading Neonatal Unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital launched a new podcast supported by Leeds Hospitals Charity on World Prematurity Day. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 22nd November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease TV advert

Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease TV advert

"When Rob was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease we were devastated, but today we have an opportunity to make a dream come true." Read more

Published: 14th November, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

NHS Charities Together Funding Impact

NHS Charities Together Funding Impact

The difference funding from NHS Charities Together has made. Read more

Published: 4th October, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Andy Roberts

Charity funded technology helps save man's life

Charity funded technology helps save man's life

"I really felt as if I was just days away from death. I don’t know if I would have been here if it wasn’t for that machine, I’m so grateful to have my life back.” Read more

Published: 20th September, 2021

Updated: 4th October, 2021

Author: Joanna Parker

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

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

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    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

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    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

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    Applying for Standard Funding

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