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The theme of this year’s International Nurse’s Day (12 May 2022) is to, “Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health” - highlighting the need to protect, support and invest in the nursing profession in order to strengthen health systems around the world.

Research capability at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is expanding with the creation of an Early Phase Trials Unit

Jamie Young has joined the Trust to lead the Biobank's expansion

We have published 'Our Commitment: patient experience, engagement, inclusion & involvement 2022-2025'. The document has been co-produced with patients, relatives, carers and staff and sets out four promises about how we will enhance patient experience over the next four years. It was developed through a series of workshops and builds on the themes identified by people who took part in the workshops.

​Dr Liz Bishop, Chief Executive of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is setting off on the West Highland Way this June; a 96 mile walk to raise money for the specialist hospital’s Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.

Scientists and radiographers at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre’s Aintree site are preparing to provide treatment with a brand new, state of the art radiotherapy machine for people across the north Mersey area. The machine, known as a linear accelerator or ‘linac’ has been installed and is being tested to provide tailored and precise radiation treatment for people needing radiotherapy for breast, prostate and other cancers from the end of the month. A £2.2 million investment, the upgraded machine is more efficient, will provide higher quality imaging and is capable of faster radiation delivery which will provide faster treatments to many patients.

Rob Gore, 40, from Warrington, was diagnosed with bowel cancer after going to the GP about his rapid weight loss and some blood in his poo. Rob is being cared for at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's Halton clinic and has shared his story for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month to encourage other people not to ignore symptoms out of fear or embarrassment. He says he would encourage anyone with persistent changes in bowel habit to get checked out.