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The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 26% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. Our annual turnover is £173 million and we have 2,500 staff, 350 volunteers and 18,000 public members. NHS services
We provide:
• radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, both on our main site in south Manchester and via The Christie radiotherapy centre in Oldham
• chemotherapy in the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK and via 14 other hospitals
• highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer
• a wide range of support and diagnostic services

Research & Education
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. Our clinical trials unit is the largest early phase trials unit in the world, with around 200 trials ongoing at any one time. We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK and also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre. Cancer research in Manchester has been officially ranked the best in the UK. The Christie School of Oncology provides undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education and is the first of its kind in the UK. Joint ventures
We provide private patient services through The Christie Clinic, our joint venture with HCA International. Developments
Our developments are breaking new ground and transforming treatment and care for cancer patients. These include a unique network of Christie radiotherapy centres in other parts of the area to deliver treatment closer to people’s homes and the development of our young oncology services in partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust. History
We have achieved world firsts since The Christie was established in 1901. It was named The Christie in recognition of the pioneering work of both Richard Copley Christie and his wife Mary Ellen Christie. At this time there were 30 beds and 463 patients a year. Charity
Our charity is the second largest hospital charity in the country. Over 2,000 fundraisers and 20,000 supporters help bring in £15.9 million a year, which helps fund additional patient services and vital research. To find ‘The Christie charity’ on facebook please follow this link

05/09/2025

Did you know that there are cancer information centres at our Withington, Salford, Macclesfield, and Oldham sites?

There, you'll find general information about cancer and The Christie.

Our volunteers can also signpost you to useful counselling, therapeutic, or financial support services.

A huge range of information booklets is also available to help you through your treatment.

03/09/2025

Advances in genomic testing mean that we understand more about the genetic makeup of tumours than ever before. 🧬

This has led to the introduction of personalised treatments, changing the way we treat cancer, but it has also given us a different way of approaching cancer research – by focusing on mutation first, rather than the type of cancer.

That’s exactly what our pan tumour research team – one of the first in the country – is doing. They’re currently running 14 clinical trials targeting 4 different mutations across 10 different cancer types.

“This is a new and exciting way of approaching cancer research,” comments Dr Jamie Weaver, one of the team’s clinical leads.

“We work closely with the different disease group teams to identify patients who could benefit from the work we’re doing, so it’s a true team effort. We aim to open up new treatment options for patients by showing that a drug licensed for a certain mutation in one cancer can also safely and effectively target that same mutation in other forms of the disease.”

01/09/2025

The Christie has been re-accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre by the OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes.

This achievement shows that we meet the highest international standards in all aspects of cancer care, including treatment, research and education.

The peer review team also praised the people they spoke to, describing them as "highly motivated, striving for excellence and with a clear objective of patient-centred care."

The Christie was the first hospital in the UK to be invited to join the OECI in 2008, as well as the first in the country to be accredited as a comprehensive cancer centre.

30/08/2025

Three of our teenage and young adult patients had a weekend with a difference recently when they went sailing in Scotland. ⛵

Adil, Mercy, and Khaja joined other young people affected by cancer on the three-day trip, which took them from Largs Marina near Glasgow to the Isle of Bute and back.

“I didn’t know what to expect,” says Mercy, who was treated for Hodgkin Lymphoma at The Christie. “But it was such a positive experience. I learned how to sail, met some amazing people, and felt like I could just be myself again, without everything being about illness or treatment.”

“The sailing trip offered something I hadn’t realised I needed, a space to feel normal again. It was refreshing to be around people my age who'd been through something similar. We didn't need to explain ourselves; everyone just got it.”

The trip was organised by the EMCTrust, which takes young people aged 8 to 24 on sailing and outdoor adventures to inspire them to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer.

28/08/2025

"The garden epitomises what The Christie is; it's that sense of hope."

We asked patients and staff to share what makes our garden special. Here's what they said. 👇

You can read more about this wonderful space in our latest magazine. The link is in the comments. 🌻

26/08/2025

Today is International Dog Day. 🐶 🐩

Lilo is a therapy dog who comes to The Christie every couple of weeks to visit children being treated at our proton beam therapy centre.

Spending time with Lilo helps with their physical, mental, and emotional health, bringing comfort and a sense of normality at a difficult time.

Lilo's visits are funded by our charity and organised by our health play specialists. They're just one of the things we do to make patients' time at The Christie as positive as possible.

24/08/2025

Some of our colleagues took part in the Manchester Pride parade yesterday. They walked with staff from other NHS trusts across the region. 🌈

Thank you to everyone who cheered them on or gave them a wave as they passed by, and to the colleagues from our staff LGBT+ network who organised everything.

We're proud to have a diverse workforce serving a diverse community here in Greater Manchester.

21/08/2025

“My number one aim with everything I do is to make sure that my colleagues can flourish and provide the best care for our patients.”

Chris Stones is a busy man. Not only is he improving our radiotherapy service, but he’s also a mental health first aider, diversity champion, and lead of our staff LGBT+ network.

“I always wanted to work in radiotherapy,” he says. “I visited The Christie at 16, met some of the radiographers, and that was it for me. I started as a treatment radiographer in Leeds and worked in planning there before making the move to The Christie.”

Chris had just come back from adoption leave for his second child when his husband found him the service improvement role that he’s in today.

“It’s perfect. I’m involved in improving all aspects of radiotherapy, and I get to spend time with the radiographers who are delivering treatment, which is great. Everyone I work with is fantastic and supportive."

One of Chris’s proudest moments is setting up the mental health first aider programme at The Christie.

“There are 65 of us now, which is great. We provide initial support and guidance to colleagues and can signpost them to where they can get more support if they need it.”

He’s also proud to be involved in the LGBT+ network and to be walking in the Manchester Pride parade this weekend. 🌈

“Cancer affects everyone, so visibility within different communities is important. Last year, we chatted to people who told us what The Christie means to them, and they were glad to see us in the parade. It meant the world to us.”

Together,

19/08/2025

Around 3,000 people have taken part in 'Getting Started' cancer treatment preparation sessions since they launched last year.

'Getting Started' is a collaboration between The Christie and Maggie's Manchester and is available to all patients preparing for chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment.

Staff work with small groups and cover things like understanding available treatments and how to manage any potential side effects. Family members or friends can also attend for additional support.

38-year-old Stevie Wise took part before having treatment for breast cancer:

"The session was just so useful. Up until that point, the only proper conversations I’d had with anybody about what chemo would look like were in very clinical settings. This gave me a bit of space to be able to ask questions and hear from other people, which I found useful. It made you feel like you are not on your own.

'Getting Started' takes place three times a day, Monday to Friday, at Maggie’s in Manchester, which is a short distance from The Christie. Patients are invited to a session when they book in for treatment. If you haven't received an invitation, please speak to your Christie team.

18/08/2025

We’re contacting some patients via text message, asking them to update their personal information. 📱

If you receive a text message asking you for this information, please be reassured that it's from us. Please also take some time to fill in the form, as it helps us provide more inclusive, personalised care.

More on why we're doing this
👉 https://bit.ly/45KdPJV'

17/08/2025

Paige Nunu, a mum-of-one from Stockport, has learnt how to do self-acupuncture to help with the side effects of the chemotherapy that saved her life.

31-year-old Paige had stabbing pains and difficulty walking until she was offered acupuncture at the Christie, which helped.

However, with a new baby, getting to weekly appointments was difficult for Paige, so she became one of the first patients to be taught self-acupuncture by one of our therapists.

“The self-acupuncture has definitely stopped things from getting worse, and I hope that in time, and as I get better at it, the numbness and pain will be less.

"It is great to have been able to take ownership of my future health and wellbeing in this way, and I'm thrilled to have learned a new skill that will hopefully help me deal with any nerve pain in the future. As a new mum, I benefit from the flexibility of being able to do acupuncture at home and not having to travel to the hospital in Withington.

"It's wonderful that The Christie empowers patients and gives them the independence to take control this way. When your cancer treatment stops, sometimes you feel alone, but this is a reminder that The Christie will always be there for me."

Read more about self-acupuncture at The Christie in our magazine. Link is in the comments. 👇

15/08/2025

"I just live life to the full, I accept every invitation, and I have so much to look forward to. I feel very lucky."

Ann's story👇

Ann Lally, a former childminder from Stockport, has welcomed her first grandchild - a little boy called Arthur - a year after she was told she had advanced pancreatic cancer and could only have 6 to 12 months to live.

Ann, who has two grown-up children – Becky (40) and Michael (39 and Arthur’s dad) – had six months of fortnightly chemotherapy, which she finished in February this year. Her tumours have shrunk by over 40%, and her latest scan shows that they’re still stable.

Ann was diagnosed in June 2024, just three months after her husband Mike, whom she’d been with since she was 16, died from a heart attack. He had also been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in September 2023, but due to a lung condition, he couldn’t have any treatment.

“I didn’t have any symptoms other than a tummy ache, so to be told that I not only had cancer, but the same type as my husband was both shocking and devastating. My kids came with me to my first appointment, where they heard that I might only have six months to live. They’d just lost their dad, and now they were faced with losing me as well; it was almost unbearable," she says.

Ann had been on treatment for a few weeks when Michael told her he and his wife were expecting their first child.

“I love being a nana. My son and daughter-in-law also live in Stockport, so I am looking forward to being involved in Arthur’s life for as long as possible.

“I can’t put how I feel into words. I’ve been given this extra time and I’m treasuring every single second of it. In addition to spending lots of time with family and friends, I've moved house and been on three holidays,” she adds.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.christie.nhs.uk/

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The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 26% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. Our annual turnover is £173 million and we have 2,500 staff, 350 volunteers and 18,000 public members. NHS services We provide: • radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world, both on our main site in south Manchester and via The Christie radiotherapy centre in Oldham • chemotherapy in the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK and via 14 other hospitals • highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer • a wide range of support and diagnostic services Research & Education We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. Our clinical trials unit is the largest early phase trials unit in the world, with around 200 trials ongoing at any one time. We are part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre with The University of Manchester and Cancer Research UK and also one of seven partners in the Manchester Academic Health Science Research Centre. Cancer research in Manchester has been officially ranked the best in the UK. The Christie School of Oncology provides undergraduate education, clinical professional and medical education and is the first of its kind in the UK. Joint ventures We provide private patient services through The Christie Clinic, our joint venture with HCA International. These services help increase income for our NHS developments. Developments Our developments are breaking new ground and transforming treatment and care for cancer patients. These include a unique network of Christie radiotherapy centres in other parts of the area to deliver treatment closer to people’s homes and the development of our young oncology services in partnership with the Teenage Cancer Trust. History We have achieved world firsts since The Christie was established in 1901. It was named The Christie in recognition of the pioneering work of both Richard Copley Christie and his wife Mary Ellen Christie. At this time there were 30 beds and 463 patients a year. Charity Our charity is the second largest hospital charity in the country. Over 2,000 fundraisers and 20,000 supporters help bring in £15.9 million a year, which helps fund additional patient services and vital research. To find ‘The Christie charity’ on facebook please follow this link