by Kate Robinson | Apr 8, 2025 | Kent, Patient Stories
It’s no different to the hospital really, just smaller. When Teresa Goodbun was invited to attend a local mobile unit for her ongoing cancer treatment she was delighted. Having undergone a mastectomy at the William Harvey Hospital, and chemotherapy at the Kent...
by Kate Robinson | Apr 8, 2025 | Gloucestershire, Patient Stories
You turn up and are seen almost immediately. It’s so relaxed and there’s always a cup of tea on offer. Juggling school drop off and pick up for two young children in between chemotherapy appointments at hospital was quite a logistical challenge for the Neal family...
by Kate Robinson | Apr 7, 2025 | MCCU Staff Stories
I was, and still am, blown away by the service. I just can’t even begin to describe how good it is. When Steven Crabtree applied to a job advert for a cancer care driver on the mobile unit for Leeds and West Yorkshire, he admits he didn’t really know what to expect....
by Kate Robinson | Apr 7, 2025 | MCCU Staff Stories
…of all the transport jobs I have had, this is the one I thoroughly enjoy. It is so rewarding. It’s the most satisfying job I have ever had. When Ian John took early retirement from his job as a driver, he was inundated with recruitment emails looking for...
by Kate Robinson | Apr 7, 2025 | Supporters and fundraisers
I did the trek and all the other events for those who are battling cancer now and who will in the future. When Sarah Worth was asked if she would like to take part in a trek across the Sahara Desert to raise money for Hope for Tomorrow, no one could have known then...
by Kate Robinson | Apr 7, 2025 | Supporters and fundraisers
I thought it sounded amazing, and I knew I wanted to do something to help out Dave Oldfield first heard about the mobile cancer care units at a business event and was so impressed with what they offered, he decided to get involved in fundraising to support them....
by Kate Robinson | Apr 4, 2025 | Kent, Patient Stories
Things are not so intense on the unit. It is such a friendly atmosphere. For Diane Morley, her appointments at the local mobile cancer care unit in Herne Bay are often preceded by a very important detour. She likes to stop off to do a cake run at the local bakery to...
by Kate Robinson | Apr 4, 2025 | Supporters and fundraisers
Anyone who is thinking about fundraising or volunteering should just do it. “When she attended the unit, she could be home within minutes to have a rest,” and it really brought it home to Jo what a fantastic option it is for people going through cancer. She was...
by Kate Robinson | Mar 31, 2025 | Charity News
Mobile Unit ‘Helen’ Officially Relaunches in Gloucestershire An exciting newly upgraded mobile cancer care unit ‘Helen’ officially launches in Gloucestershire on 15 April, continuing to bring life-saving cancer care closer to cancer patients across the county. The...
by Kate Robinson | Mar 28, 2025
Pull on your Santa suit this December and join the crowds of lookalikes for 20th Lincoln Santa Fun Run! On Sunday 14th December 2025 (provisional date), Lincoln will once again transform into a sea of red for the most fun and festive run you’ve ever seen! Hope...
