York Haematology Support Group
York Haematology Support Group was set up in 2011 by Carol Miller, a blood cancer survivor living in York. It offers the opportunity for patients, family members and friends affected by blood cancer or related disorders to get together in an informal setting, to chat about their experiences and support one another. It is an active group and around 20-30 people come to each meeting. A guest speaker usually attends too, and this may be a researcher, a haematology doctor or nurse, or someone involved in broader support services.
In 2025, Carol stepped down from managing the group and YHHN staff now run the meetings. If you would like to attend and want more information, please contact Debra Howell: Email: enquiries@yhhn.org; Tel: 01904 321895 or 0800 3280655.
The group meets at 7:00pm on the first Thursday of every month, at Huntington Working Men's Club, 1 North Moor Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9QS.
2026 programme of talks and events
- 12th February - Alyssa Cull, Postdoctoral Researcher will talk about the Immune System and Cancer. (1.30pm until 3.30pm)
- 5th March - Ulf Klein, Professor of Immunology and Haemato-oncology, University of Leeds will present examples from his research on why lymphomas and myeloma arise from normal lymphocytes or plasma cells, respectively, and how this information can be used to develop tailored treatments. (1.30pm until 3.30pm)
- 2nd April - Postdoctoral Researcher Grace Collum will be sharing her work on Delayed Diagnosis.
- 7th May - York Hospital Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs). A chance to hear from our local CNSs and ask any questions.
- 4th June - Ruth Stockdale will be chatting to the group about her work as Engagement and Volunteer Officer at Healthwatch York.
- 2nd July - Andy Wilson, Yorkshire Changemaker, Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR) will be treating us to his latest quiz plus an update about YCR.
Charity support lines
The following support lines are available for people living with cancer:
- Cancer Research UK | 0808 800 4040
- Blood Cancer UK | 0808 2080 888
- Leukaemia Care | 08088 010 444
- Lymphoma Action | 0808 808 5555
- Myeloma UK | 0800 980 3332
- Macmillan Cancer Support | 0808 808 0000