The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year.
We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million people from across our city region and beyond.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services.
We are also an international leader in cancer research, with our experts working on over 650 trials at any one time.
We’re Alzheimer’s Society, the UK’s leading care and research charity for people with dementia.
We give vital support to those who need it, fund groundbreaking research, and campaign to make dementia a priority.
We offer a range of support services for people living with dementia, their carers and loved ones, from a listening ear on the phone to a visit in person and opportunities to connect with others. If you need support please give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456.
We support world class research into Alzheimer’s disease and other rarer types of dementia, such as vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia, Together, we will make breakthrough discoveries in how we understand the causes of dementia, develop effective treatments, improve care and ultimately find a cure.
And we hold decision-makers to account, using evidence and working with thousands of campaigners to amplify the voices of everyone living with dementia.
It will take a society to beat dementia. Whether you're a carer, researcher, volunteer, fundraiser or politician, join us and together we can create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
We’re the UK’s leading end of life charity. Hospice care and support, research and campaigns. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.
If you've questions about terminal illness, need support or just someone to talk to, our support line open Mon-Fri 8-6, Sat 11-5. Call 0800 090 2309.