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  • Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

    Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

    Rose had never taken much of an interest in gardening before and was amazed at how horticultural therapy helped on her journey to recovery. Read more

  • Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Discover 2-year old Robin's incredible journey at Leeds Children's Hospital. Learn how the Play Team transformed his experience during a challenging time. Read more

  • Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

    Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

    Thomas says spending time with his daughter in the courtyard and garden has made a world of difference during his hospital stay. Read more

  • Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

    Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

    Every year, around 500 people will benefit from the garden which gives patients the chance to reconnect with nature as part of their journey to recovery. Read more

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Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

Rose had never taken much of an interest in gardening before and was amazed at how horticultural therapy helped on her journey to recovery. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Discover 2-year old Robin's incredible journey at Leeds Children's Hospital. Learn how the Play Team transformed his experience during a challenging time. Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

Thomas says spending time with his daughter in the courtyard and garden has made a world of difference during his hospital stay. Read more

Published: 20th May, 2026

Updated: 28th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

Charity funded rehabilitation garden at Chapel Allerton Hospital helps patients heal beyond the ward

Every year, around 500 people will benefit from the garden which gives patients the chance to reconnect with nature as part of their journey to recovery. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Bringing families together: support, connection and hope for rare diseases

Bringing families together: support, connection and hope for rare diseases

The Family Educational Support Day brought together clinical expertise, lived experience and community support. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Donations fund dedicated carer support worker at Chapel Allerton Hospital

Donations fund dedicated carer support worker at Chapel Allerton Hospital

The Carer Support Worker will work closely with the hospital ward teams to ensure carers are identified and are supported in the hospital journey. Read more

Published: 14th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Leeds family take on the Leeds 10k together to support cutting-edge cancer care

Leeds family take on the Leeds 10k together to support cutting-edge cancer care

The Enever family- Peter, Caroline, Molly and Tilly- are taking on the Leeds 10k together in support of our Leeds Cancer Appeal. Read more

Published: 14th May, 2026

Updated: 19th May, 2026

Author: Hannah Lewis

Radiotherapy Play Specialist - Jacqui’s Million

Radiotherapy Play Specialist - Jacqui’s Million

"Play is a child’s language and in hospital it helps them communicate, ask questions and feel supported." Read more

Published: 13th May, 2026

Author: Danielle Ross

Together we can enhance dementia‑friendly care in hospital Emergency Departments

Together we can enhance dementia‑friendly care in hospital Emergency Departments

Thanks to donations, we have provided over £15,000 to fund a two-year pilot to improve the experience of people with dementia attending the Emergency Departments. Read more

Published: 12th May, 2026

Updated: 21st May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2026

Corporate Partnerships: Spring Update 2026

Explore new charity partnerships, projects, events, and fundraising ideas supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals in our latest corporate newsletter. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2026

Updated: 12th May, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

How your donations enabled a specialist chaplain to support hundreds of patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

How your donations enabled a specialist chaplain to support hundreds of patients at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Frin Lewis-Smith has been there to help patients facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Read more

Published: 6th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

A kinder way to care: how CBT is changing dental treatment in Leeds

A kinder way to care: how CBT is changing dental treatment in Leeds

Your donations mean that eligible patients who are referred to the dental institute will now be offered CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help them get the dental treatment they need. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Together Newsletter: Spring 2026

Together Newsletter: Spring 2026

Discover inspiring stories from Leeds Hospitals Charity, including the Cancer Appeal, play support, and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Meet the Centre Manager

Rob Burrow Centre for MND Blog: Meet the Centre Manager

Gary Jevon, Centre Manager, talks about the impact the centre is already having on the lives of patients and families. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Funding Newsletter - April 2026

Funding Newsletter - April 2026

Launching our new 2026/27 Funding Programme, plus an insight into the impact of our funding for the previous year. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2026

Updated: 22nd April, 2026

Author: Danielle Ross

Beyond the clinic: supporting mothers through creativity and connection

Beyond the clinic: supporting mothers through creativity and connection

Participants are given a journal to capture their experience of pregnancy and motherhood through collaging, drawing, painting, poetry and more which becomes a special keepsake they can treasure forever. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2026

Updated: 15th April, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

Super Spring Raffle 2026 - Winners announced!

Super Spring Raffle 2026 - Winners announced!

Discover the winners of our Spring Raffle 2026 and see how your support helps families at Leeds Hospitals! Play now

Published: 9th April, 2026

Updated: 17th April, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Our tribute to Geoff Burrow

Our tribute to Geoff Burrow

All of us at Leeds Hospitals Charity are incredibly saddened following the death of Geoff Burrow. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

From hospital hope to high street help: Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

From hospital hope to high street help: Leeds Hospitals Charity opens Morley shop with a purpose

A new Leeds Hospitals Charity shop on Morley high street will help ensure more families like Vicki’s receive the best possible care. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

"Taking part in the Memorial Walk is our way of saying thank you."

Nicola will be lacing up her walking boots, alongside her niece and three close friends to take on the Leeds Hospitals Charity Memorial Walk in memory of her sister Marella. Read more

Published: 26th February, 2026

Updated: 30th March, 2026

Author: Danielle Ross

Corporate Partnerships: Winter Update 2026

Corporate Partnerships: Winter Update 2026

Highlights from winter 2025 and a look ahead to exciting 2026 partnerships and events supporting Leeds Hospitals Charity. Read more

Published: 11th February, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Joanna's Story: Transforming Radiotherapy in Leeds

Joanna's Story: Transforming Radiotherapy in Leeds

New technology to improve radiotherapy, offering kinder, safer treatment for patients like Joanna. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2026

Updated: 19th February, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

Annabelle's Story: Transforming Radiotherapy in Leeds

Annabelle's Story: Transforming Radiotherapy in Leeds

New technology can make treatment for children like Annabelle less traumatic Read more

Published: 4th February, 2026

Updated: 19th February, 2026

Author: Andy Roberts

World Cancer Day: Our £1 million appeal to transform radiotherapy treatment

World Cancer Day: Our £1 million appeal to transform radiotherapy treatment

Donations will improve radiotherapy with SGRT and MapRT technology, providing accurate, kinder treatment for vulnerable patients. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2026

Updated: 17th March, 2026

Author: Joanna Parker

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  • Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

    Healing in nature: How a hospital garden helped Rose's recovery

    Rose had never taken much of an interest in gardening before and was amazed at how horticultural therapy helped on her journey to recovery.

  • Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Robin's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

    Discover 2-year old Robin's incredible journey at Leeds Children's Hospital. Learn how the Play Team transformed his experience during a challenging time.

  • Advancing Cancer Care: Leeds at the Forefront of Discovery and Delivery

    Advancing Cancer Care: Leeds at the Forefront of Discovery and Delivery

    Join us for Leeds Hospitals Charity’s Inaugural Annual Lecture, in partnership with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

  • Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

    Finding moments of joy: How outdoor space helped Thomas stay close to his little girl

    Thomas says spending time with his daughter in the courtyard and garden has made a world of difference during his hospital stay.

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    Leeds Half Marathon 2027

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    The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

    The Rob Burrow Centre for MND is now open! Your donations can help to support the MND service now and in the years to come

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    to Leeds Hospitals Charity? Do something extraordinary by leaving a gift to Leeds Hospitals Charity and help improve the patient and staff experience for years to come

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    We support NHS staff to deliver the best care for over a million patients and their families each year.

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    Arrange a donation collection

    Arrange a donation collection to help fund vital projects. Donate clothes, books, toys & more to our charity shops or schedule a collection today.

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    Standard Funding Application Form for non-research projects

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  • Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2027

    Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2027

    Join the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2027 to honour a legend's legacy. Run, relay, or go virtual to support Leeds Hospitals Charity. Sign up today!

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    Applying for Standard Funding

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