Active Against Cancer

Active Against Cancer ACTIVE AGAINST CANCER is a free service, delivered by Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust with founder funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.

We deliver activity programmes & exercise guidance to improve cancer patient outcomes in Harrogate!

02/03/2026

💬 "I would say, don't worry about it."

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, you may feel nervous about exercising, particularly if you don't feel very fit.

We'd like to echo the words of David, our former patient, and reassure you that our cancer specialist trainers will monitor your progress every step of the way. No pressure, no judging, just support as you build your fitness before and after your cancer treatment.

Read more about how to self-refer to our service.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/

26/02/2026

💬 "It motivates me to know I help people."

Many patients using our service will already know Sandra Hanson, our Cancer Specialist Physical Trainer, who delivers sessions there.

We caught up with Sandra to find out more about her favourite aspects of the role.

Read more about Sandra and the other members of our team.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

👟 We were delighted to host Tom Gordon MP's recent visit to . We appreciate Tom's support in publicising the funding n...
25/02/2026

👟 We were delighted to host Tom Gordon MP's recent visit to .

We appreciate Tom's support in publicising the funding needed for NHS services like ours, as we deliver an award-winning health and wellbeing service to those with a recent diagnosis of cancer, or receiving cancer treatment in the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust area.

We are so grateful when patients, along with their friends and families, raise funds for through Harrogate Hospital & ...
23/02/2026

We are so grateful when patients, along with their friends and families, raise funds for through Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity.

The fundraising events can be as creative as your imagination allows!
Last year, funds were raised by:
💍 asking for donations to our service instead of wedding gifts - Ruth Buckley
🏃‍♀️ nominating us as their chosen charity - Wetherby Runners AC - with year-long fundraisers including the Wetherby 10k.
🚴🏻‍♂️ taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's Tour De 4 cycling sportive
🥵 undertaking our Summer Sweat challenge
🎶 a one-day only performance of Handel's Messiah - Nidderdale Messiah

🏞 In 2026, our fundraisers include a virtual run, walk and cycle along the Trans Canada Highway (Steve Pattison)and climbing the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

If you have a fundraising idea, get in touch and we'll talk you through how to get started.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/contact-us/

19/02/2026

Have you got your ticket yet?

19/02/2026

👋 Introducing Izzy I'Anson, the newest member of the team.

Izzy is a qualified personal trainer with a strong interest in improving quality of life with movement. Izzy works with us as a Cancer Specialist Physical Trainer who has supported former AAC patients as they left the service and began training at the gym.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

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17/02/2026

Meet Peter, a former patient, explaining his history with our free NHS service. Peter now makes an invaluable contribution to our service through volunteering several times a week in our exercise classes.

We would love more volunteers to join Peter and support our classes in both and .

No fitness qualifications or previous experience is needed. Please get in touch to have a chat about our volunteer roles.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/contact-us/

💥 He's only gone and smashed £4000! Anthony Henson, an patient who has been diagnosed with incurable pancreatic and l...
14/02/2026

💥 He's only gone and smashed £4000!

Anthony Henson, an patient who has been diagnosed with incurable pancreatic and liver cancer, is raising funds for our service through Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity.

Anthony is tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks, in separate walks, and has already climbed Pen-y-ghent. More news about the second walk to follow.

If you would like to sponsor Anthony, please click on the link below.

https://hhcc.co.uk/hhcc-post/anthony-henson-yorkshire-three-peaks-for-active-against-cancer/

11/02/2026

💬 "The feedback is always positive."

As well as benefitting their own health, patients enjoy the social aspect of , according to Suzy Walker, Lead Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist for the lung team.

The 'our classes' page of our website showcases all the sessions available to users of our free NHS service.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/classes/timetable/

Address

Hookstone Wood Road
Harrogate
HG28PN

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441423557924

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