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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

24/10/2025

Check out the new garden at The Christie at Oldham 🌿

The courtyard garden has been beautifully transformed into a peaceful and accessible space for patients and families to enjoy. 💙

Funded by a grant from The William Dean Countryside and Educational Trust, the garden now features improved wheelchair access and vibrant planting designed to bring colour and calm all year round.

The new garden was officially opened by the Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Oldham, and it is already being enjoyed again by patients visiting the centre.

The Christie at Oldham delivers around 17,000 radiotherapy treatments every year, helping patients across Greater Manchester receive world-class cancer care closer to home. 🌸

22/10/2025

39-year-old Bex Hind from Cumbria was diagnosed with incurable pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare appendix cancer, five years ago when she was 34.

As part of her treatment at The Christie, Bex had a big operation to remove lots of different organs and tissues, including her large bowel, spleen, gallbladder, ovaries, womb and fallopian tubes. The surgeon then put heated chemotherapy into her abdomen to try and get rid of any remaining cancer cells.

However, the cancer came back and Bex had since had to have more tumours – one the size of a melon – removed.

“Living with advanced cancer can be brutal; there are no two ways about it. I have to take a lot of medication, and some days are a struggle, but I’m not going to let it stop me.”

Bex recently took part in a 56-mile cycle ride for people with stage four cancer and those close to them, raising around £9k for charity.

“I actually had a procedure to sort an obstruction in my small bowel just two weeks before the race, so to be standing there on the starting line was very emotional.

“I did around 1,000 miles of training ahead of the ride, and I now feel the best I have since my diagnosis – both physically and mentally. I’m still on a bit of a high from it, but I’ll soon be planning what I’m going to do next. Getting out on my bike gives me something to focus on; it helps to clear my mind.

“Obviously, not everyone with advanced cancer will be able, or even want to, do a challenge like this, but there’s definitely a misconception that a stage 4 diagnosis means there’s no hope, when that’s just not true. Thanks to advances in treatment, more and more people are living well with cancer than ever before, and the clue is right there in that phrase – there is so much living to be done.”

20/10/2025

Over the next few weeks, we'll be 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.

By filling in the form, you're helping us provide more personalised care.

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

18/10/2025

“Next to being a mum and nannie to my three gorgeous grandsons, helping people to celebrate their love and get married at the end of their lives is what I’m most proud of.”

Marguerita Gallagher has been at The Christie for 15 years. She works in the cancer information team, and one of the things she gets involved with is helping to organise weddings for patients who are coming to the end of their lives.

Marguerita, her colleague Berni and the wider team work with the couple from the very beginning. They're involved in everything from sorting the legal side of things to getting a cake and decorating the hospital conservatory, day room, or bedside for the occasion.

“Each person is different, and we tailor the celebration to them as much as we can. One woman wanted everything to be pink, so that’s what we did.” Marguerita says.

Although the cancer information centre team play an important role in bringing everything together, Bernie and Marguerita are both keen to stress that pulling a wedding together is a team effort and that everyone in the hospital can get involved.

“I think the speed at which we can get things sorted and what we can do in a short amount of time - whether that’s the catering team making a cake or the nurses decorating the ward – exemplifies who we are as a team and as a hospital.

"After the ceremony is over and we’ve taken some pictures, we’ll leave the couple and their loved ones to it. Getting to help people in that way and seeing what it means to them is wonderful and a real privilege,” Bernie says.

Together,

15/10/2025

Six-year-old Coby got to explore Mars during his radiotherapy treatment at The Christie. 🛸

Our health play specialists are trialling the use of virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy for children having radiotherapy, proton beam therapy and other procedures such as cannulation and blood tests.

They've been tracking the impact it's having, and so far have seen that treatment-related anxiety has reduced by over 50%.

Watch Coby, his mum Becky, and Penelope Hart-Spencer, the Health Play Specialist who is leading on the project, share the difference VR distraction therapy is making on the BBC 👇

13/10/2025

It’s Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Week here at The Christie.

We’re proud to champion a culture where colleagues feel supported to speak up about anything that affects their wellbeing, their work, or the care we provide.

Our FTSU Guardian, Fiona Jenkinson, and our FTSU Champions will be on the engagement stall at our Withington site (near department 22) this week.

They'll be sharing information about the many ways colleagues can speak up about issues and share ideas.

By creating an open and supportive environment for staff, we can continue to provide the very best care for our patients.

11/10/2025

Did you know that The Christie has the largest radiotherapy department in the NHS?

Join us on Saturday, 22 November, to find out more about radiotherapy careers here.

You’ll get to hear about everything from initial scanning and planning to treatment delivery, see all the machines, and chat to our brilliant team about their careers.

Representatives from Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Liverpool will also be there to talk through your next steps.

📆 Saturday 22 November, 9-11.30am
📌 Proton beam therapy centre at The Christie in Withington.

“I love being a radiographer because I get to work directly with people, use some seriously cool tech, and be part of something that genuinely helps. Knowing that I make a difference to people is why I do what I do.” - Shaun

Link to register is in the comments. 👇

09/10/2025

Everyone at The Christie has been deeply saddened by the horrific events last Thursday morning at Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, a terrorist attack that targeted Jews practising their faith on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

We have spent the past week reflecting and understanding what this means for our staff and patients, and our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected, including the bereaved, the injured, our Jewish colleagues and patients, and all their loved ones.

We have heard from both colleagues and patients over the past few days that current events are making them feel uneasy, anxious, and sadly also unwelcome in both their communities and workplaces.

The care of all of our local community, especially our staff, patients, and their families, is a priority and it is important to us that everyone feels safe when they need our care and support, regardless of their background, religion, perspective, or differing life experiences.

The Christie is an organisation that is proud to welcome staff and patients from all over the world – people of many different ethnic, faith, cultural, and social backgrounds. We want to make it clear that we stand together against prejudice and will not tolerate any antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism or any other forms of discrimination.

If you are feeling unsafe or worried, remember that support is available. Our chaplaincy services are available to offer confidential emotional and spiritual support to anyone affected by this incident. This service is inclusive and available to people of all faiths and none, and can be a valuable source of comfort and reflection.

Dept 57 at our Withington site has a chapel and multi-faith quiet room available, and there will be a chaplain on site this week.

It is also pertinent that this week, to mark the Jewish feast of Sukkot (6 - 13 October), a sukkah (temporary shelter) has been erected in the Christie garden on the Withington site for the use of Jewish patients, carers, and staff. Throughout the holiday, meals are eaten inside the sukkah, and special harvest prayers of thanksgiving are said, as well as prayers for peace in the world.

Let us continue to be a source of strength, hope and peace for those we look after here at The Christie and for each other and work together to support each other in these challenging times.

07/10/2025

The latest Care Quality Commission inpatient survey shows that patients continue to rate their experience at The Christie among the best in the country.

In the survey, our patients gave an overall experience score of 9.2 out of 10. This is an improvement on last year and places us third nationally.

The Christie was also one of eight trusts recognised as an outlier for having a high number of scores rated ‘much better than expected’.

Some highlights from the survey include:
• patients felt that they were treated with dignity and respect – 9.7/10
• patients were happy with the cleanliness of rooms or wards – 9.6/10
• patients had a lot of confidence and trust in the doctors treating them – 9.7/10
• patients strongly agreed that they were given enough privacy when being examined or treated – 9.9/10

Vicky Sharples, Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Quality at The Christie, said:
“This year’s survey shows that patients continue to have a very positive experience of care at The Christie, which is something we never take for granted. These results reflect the dedication of our colleagues, who work every day to provide outstanding care.

Hearing directly from patients through surveys like this is one of the most important ways we measure how we’re doing. It highlights where we make a difference and where we can go further. We’re encouraged to see improvement on last year’s already excellent results and remain committed to continually improving the care we provide.”

05/10/2025

Congratulations to Suzanne Lagan, who recently completed an apprenticeship to become a registered diagnostic radiographer 👩‍⚕️🎉.

Suzanne left her career in beauty therapy to join The Christie 14 years ago as a radiographic aide, and through hard work and the support of her colleagues, she has progressed in her career.

The mother of two has balanced study, work, and family life to complete an NVQ in healthcare and then become an assistant practitioner and now a fully qualified radiographer.

“The Christie has been with me every step of the way,” says Suzanne. “From helping me gain my initial qualifications to supporting me through the final year of my apprenticeship, I couldn’t have done it without the people here.”

Now working across X-ray, CT scanning, and interventional radiology, Suzanne supports patients throughout their cancer journey and is driven by her connection with them. “Some are frightened, some are tired, and often you’re the person they confide in because they don’t want to burden their families or aren’t ready to speak to a consultant. Being there to support them is such a privilege.”

03/10/2025

We started our staff winter vaccination campaign this week.💉

Colleagues can find out how to get their flu jab on the intranet. Christie patients who want to be vaccinated should contact their GP or pharmacy for advice.

Dr Neil Bayman, Executive Medical Director, and Andrew Firth, Specialist Clinical Pharmacist, were two of the first to get their jabs from Ella Pigott, Infection Control Nurse.

02/10/2025

“Once he started using the virtual reality headset, he scooted down the corridor to treatment, which is just amazing. It turned something frightening for him into something far more positive."

Nathan's story 👇

Before arriving at The Christie, seven-year-old Nathan had already been through a lot of gruelling cancer treatment.

Diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma – a rare type of bone cancer – he’d had 14 rounds of chemotherapy and a big operation to remove a watermelon-sized tumour from his ribs.

By the time he got to Manchester for proton beam therapy – a type of radiotherapy – he was physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted.

“He was still dealing with the side effects of chemo and everything else he’d been through, and it was just too much for him. He got upset about going in for treatment, which was distressing for both him and us as a family. He had to have 25 sessions over five weeks, and there was a point where we were wondering how we were going to get through it as he was that distraught,” says Gráinne, his mum.

It was at this point that Penelope Hart-Spencer, one of the health play specialists, suggested that Nathan might benefit from virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy during his treatment, which transformed his experience.

"He was obsessed with the ‘outer space’ video and told everyone he met about the planets and stars he’d learnt about. He started to associate his treatment with a trip to space, which helped him get through it," continues Gráinne.

Nathan has now finished treatment and is back home with his family

The data that the team is collecting reflects Nathan’s positive experience.

So far, they have seen a 52% reduction in anxiety for those using the headset.

Read more about how VR distraction therapy is helping patients in our magazine
👉 https://bit.ly/4flqGGV

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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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