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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS FT is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing cancer care for 2.4million people across Cheshire and Merseyside. Website: clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk Useful links and socials: linktr.ee/cccnhs

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 12/08/2026
A CCC consultant – who has worked in the NHS for almost 50 years – has been shortlisted for a top healthcare award. Prof Sun Myint is shortlisted for Clinical Leader of the Year in the HSJ Awards recognising his outstanding contribution to healthcare. See www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 10/08/2026
CCC research helped to bring in new testing for patients with cancer that can't be located. They will have wider access to genomic testing after evidence from the EGG-CUP study helped support a major NHS change. See 👉 www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 31/07/2026
Tomorrow is World Lung Cancer Day and this week our first patient took part in a world-first lung cancer clinical trial. The NEOVACC study is researching the most common lung cancer to see if a new cancer vaccine can boost the immune system to fight it. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 03/06/2026
Our engineers and clinical scientists have used their ingenuity to develop a new dose monitoring system for the UK's National Eye Proton Therapy service. Eye proton therapy uses low-energy proton beams to treat eye cancer. Full story: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
A patient is sitting in a treatment chair surrounded by smiling hospital staff
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 20/05/2026
This #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay we celebrate research staff who improve our knowledge of cancer. Clatterbridge is a leading NHS cancer research centre and patient Paul Dooley speaks about his experience on a clinical trial with us: youtu.be/nX4IBU7MNUk #ICTD2026
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Patient's view of clinical research trials at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 20/05/2026
International Clinical Trials Day celebrates research studies that further our understanding of cancer. CCC Advanced Research Nurse Peter Pulman explains what clinical trials area, why patients should join one if invited and what they can expect. youtu.be/cVl9TtE3WLI #ICTD2026
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International Clinical Trials Day - What are clinical trials?
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 14/04/2026
CCC patient data has been used in research that may change prostate cancer care. A study has shown AI can improve predictions how prostate cancer is likely to behave. Read more on our website: shorturl.at/SIjgc
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 26/03/2026
We have exciting news! £8.8m is being invested to transform cancer treatment facilities at our Wirral and Halton sites, improving care and comfort for our patients. The first image is an initial design concept for Halton and the second is Wirral.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 24/03/2026
The Lung Cancer team at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre have won a national HSJ award in partnership with Roche for their work demonstrating the benefits of giving patients an immunotherapy treatment subcutaneously (injected under the skin) instead of intravenously (into a vein).
Hala, Sarah and Jonny from the Lung Team pose with their HSJ award trophy
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 13/03/2026
Our new Halcyon linac with gamechanging HyperSight technology is now giving patients radiotherapy. It's our second Halcyon and is one of 10 linacs @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 04/03/2026
CCC is trying to find new treatments for HPV-related cancers, including head and neck cancers. One clinical research trial is studying a cancer vaccine. Known as AHEAD-MERIT (BNT113-01), led by Prof Christian Ottensmeier, it aims to find proteins often contained within the HPV virus #HPVawarenessday
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 04/03/2026
A CCC haematology registrar is now one of two national Lead Early Career Researchers working to develop the next generation of blood cancer researchers. Dr Lisa Jeffers will help shape the researcher network at the UK Blood Cancer Research Network Lymphoma Research Group. See 👉 shorturl.at/eQ131
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 12/02/2026
Congratulations to specialist HIV and supportive oncology nurse Emma Davey, who is a finalist for the BJN Oncology Nurse of the Year Award. Emma provides dedicated 1:1 support for HIV+ people with cancer at Clatterbridge. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 10/02/2026
Providing more care outside hospital for people with cancer is one of the core ambitions in the new National Cancer Plan for England. It’s something we are deeply committed to here at Clatterbridge, which is why we’re helping people like Patricia to avoid A&E, where possible, when they feel unwell.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 16/01/2026
Our Lung Cancer team and Roche have been shortlisted for two national awards after demonstrating the benefits of giving patients an immunotherapy treatment subcutaneously (injected under the skin) instead of intravenously. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 14/01/2026
Our Metastatic Breast Cancer team and Novartis have been shortlisted for a national award for our pioneering work. We piloted the UK's first specialist SACT Toxicities CNS nurse supporting patients on complex treatments for incurable breast cancer. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
Team members including some in nurses uniforms stand in front of a striped hospital wall. Metastatic Breast Cancer team members (l-r): Chelcie Faulkner, Dr Eliyaz Ahmed, Prof Carlo Palmieri, Jo Francis, Phil Walker.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 09/12/2025
Our new patient portal launches soon, giving you more control over your health information and care. Your invitation to join the portal will arrive by SMS text message and/or email. Make sure we have the correct details for you. Tell us about any changes.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 09/12/2025
Our new patient portal launches soon, giving you more control over your health information and care. Your invitation to join the portal will arrive by SMS text message and/or email. Make sure we have the correct details for you. Tell us about any changes.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 02/12/2025
Do we have the right mobile number and email address for you? We send information to you by SMS text message and email. Make sure they’re correct when you check in, or ask staff to check. Tell us about any changes.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 25/11/2025
Prof Carlo Palmieri is leading the UK’s first study into whether brain MRI screening should be standard care for people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer with colleagues from @uhbtrust. This pioneering research is funded by @Make2ndsCount. Read more: tinyurl.com/4dpfzu69
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 19/11/2025
Preventing NHS fraud is a team effort. If you spot something you suspect maybe a case of NHS fraud, bribery or corruption, please contact your Local Counter Fraud team, or call the NHS free on: ☎️0800 028 4060 Or online 💻 cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud #FraudWeek2025 #IFAW25
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/10/2025
CCC has launched research to see if people with HER2+ secondary breast cancer can benefit from regular brain scans. Our consultant Prof Carlo Palmieri is leading this research in the UK and two patients have already signed up to take part. For more, see make2ndscount.co.uk/research/cur...
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Birkenhead News @birkenheadnews.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Clatterbridge initiative aims to boost the number of local people accessing groundbreaking cancer research www.birkenhead.news/clatterbridg...
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Clatterbridge initiative aims to boost the number of local people accessing groundbreaking cancer research
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is recruiting hundreds of patients in a bid to give more people access to pioneering cancer research. More than 100 people have already signed up to…
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 09/09/2025
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre has been placed in the best-performing segment of a new national ranking system for NHS organisations in England. We also achieved the eighth best score nationally out of the 134 acute NHS providers that were assessed.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 09/09/2025
Clatterbridge patients are being asked to take part in a research study designed to improve the care and treatment of autistic people. Researchers are hoping to interview patients, carers and health professionals. For more info, see: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 08/09/2025
Research and Innovation are central to improving treatment and care at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. We are a leading NHS cancer research hospital, and you can read all about another successful year of research at CCC in our latest Annual Report here: shorturl.at/S2azH
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 01/09/2025
🚌 CMCA Roadshows are coming to Runcorn, Chester, and Liverpool this September! Share your cancer experiences and help shape future services. Interested in being a patient rep? Go along for a chat. See 👉 cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/news/new-cmc...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/08/2025
Clatterbridge has named Prof Tim Maughan as its Director of Clinical Research. Prof Maughan, Chair of Oncology at the University of Liverpool, takes over from Prof Christian Ottensmeier in overseeing clinical trials and other studies. For the story see: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 28/08/2025
Patients starting chemotherapy, immunotherapy and similar treatments with us can now attend pre-treatment groups explaining what to expect. Angela attended and said: “It was a really useful session. It encouraged me to feel more positive about starting treatment." Read more: tinyurl.com/4k2xcybm
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 12/08/2025
Clatterbridge patient Stuart was interviewed on Channel 5 News about his hopes for an initiative giving more people access to a pioneering cancer vaccine treatment. Stuart had head and neck cancer and speaks about the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. youtu.be/zPVPwKeMqkY
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Channel 5 News interview with former Clatterbridge patient Stuart Kingston
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 08/08/2025
A Clatterbridge patient has welcomed an NHS initiative to give more people with head and neck cancer a chance to join a pioneering clinical trial.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 30/07/2025
Sharon had CAR-T therapy, an innovative form of immunotherapy, to treat her acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She says: “I’m so delighted this treatment is now available in Liverpool. The team at Clatterbridge are amazing.” Read her story. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 30/07/2025
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and @cmcanceralliance.bsky.social are finalists for 2 national @PENN_Awards for their work improving urgent cancer care across Cheshire and Merseyside. The PEN Awards are the only UK awards dedicated to patient experience. Full story in comments below.
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The UNCOVER Study @uncover-study.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Generating real world evidence is crucial to understanding blood cancer. UNCOVER uses routinely collected data to deliver a pipeline of studies across all blood cancers with a focus on improving patient outcomes. @cccnhs.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 24/07/2025
Our pioneering MSCC service is singled out for praise in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) annual report. MSCC is a medical emergency that can occur when cancer spreads to the spine and puts pressure on the spinal cord.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 23/07/2025
We are delighted to announce that Dr Caroline Brammer will be our Interim Medical Director with effect from Monday 4 August. Caroline is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist specialising in head and neck cancer, and is currently our Associate Medical Director for Radiation Services.
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The UNCOVER Study @uncover-study.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We’re incredibly proud to see Thea Chandler, ECR member of the UNCOVER team presenting her work at #EHA in beautiful Milan this year.
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The UNCOVER Study @uncover-study.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Here’s Thea Chandler representing the myeloma work package with her poster entitled: ‘Incidence and survival of multiple myeloma in England: an unselected cohort study from the UNCOVER study group and UKMRA Frailty group #EHA
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 14/07/2025
The Biobank is a jewel in the crown of research at CCC - a vital link between patients and researchers. The Biobank team collects and preserves bodily fluids and tissues donated by patients, staff, volunteers and others for use in research. For more see youtu.be/aI2_P6JMUaE
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The Biobank at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 11/07/2025
We are delighted to announce that Jo Bowden has been appointed as our Director of Finance. Jo was previously our Deputy Director of Finance. Read more here: tinyurl.com/bdftnfj8
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 08/07/2025
Did you know CCC has its very own biobank, a place that stores human samples to advance our pioneering research? Find out more about our Biobank at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool and how you can get involved here: www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/research-and...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 13/06/2025
Congratulations to Clatterbridge nurse Sarah McKay who has just won a gold medal on her debut for the GB team in the European Rowing Championships! 🏅 Sarah is part of our Upper GI cancer team and Clinical Decisions Unit. Read her incredible story: tinyurl.com/3ncxv59z
Sarah (right) and GB team colleagues with their medals. (Photo courtesy of Benedict Tufnell)
Sarah and the team during the race. (Photo courtesy of Benedict Tufnell)
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 06/06/2025
This June marks five years since Liverpool's first specialist cancer hospital, CCC-Liverpool, opened as part of a NHS programme called Transforming Cancer Care. Five years on, we've evaluated its impact and incredible achievements. Read more at www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 05/06/2025
People who need denosumab to help strengthen their bones during cancer treatment can now give themselves their own injections at home. The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre pilot saves patients from making a special hospital trip just for a quick injection. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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"Giving myself my own denosumab treatment is a marvellous idea" - the new pilot saving patients from hospital trips :: The Clatterbridge Cancer CentreIncrease text sizeDecrease text sizeReset text siz...
Patients on a pilot at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre who have denosumab injections to help strengthen and protect their bones no longer have to make a special trip to hospital for their injections -...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 04/06/2025
Our brand new outpatient centre - Clatterbridge Paddington Health Hub - is now open in Paddington Village in Liverpool. It offers a wide range of outpatient clinics staffed by the same specialist teams as CCC-Liverpool, our main hospital. www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/about-us/new...
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 01/05/2025
May is #BladderCancerAwareness Month 💜💙💛 Judith was diagnosed in 2023 following a routine scan. She'd had very few symptoms. She is now cancer free after treatment at our Halton clinic. Read more about Judith's story via the link in the comments.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 17/04/2025
Please remember, if you're a patient here at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (or you've finished treatment in the past 6 weeks), and you need urgent advice or care about treatment side-effects, our Hotline is here to help. Call 0800 169 5555 to speak to one of our expert nurses.
Graphic featuring an Easter bunny and information that reads: our patient hotline is open this Easter Bank Holiday weekend. If you're currently being treated here (or completed treatment in the last 6 weeks) and are feeling unwell or need urgent advice, you can speak to our specialist nurses 24/7. Call 0800 169 5555. This service is only for people being treated by The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 16/04/2025
After the success of last year's event, our Clinical Education team are very excited for the return of the Cancer Care Conference on Tuesday 7 October at Holiday Inn Liverpool. Spaces are limited - book yours at 👉 orlo.uk/83bUr
Image of the flyer for the event. Click the link in the post to read the information from the flyer
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 14/04/2025
CCC’s Innovation team have won a top regional accolade - the North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards' Workforce Culture trophy. Innovation Manager Simon Bunting and Dr Seamus Coyle, Clinical Lead for Innovation, were given the award at the Liverpool ceremony. See tinyurl.com/m2jj43pt
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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust @clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk · 03/04/2025
Specialist hospitals like Clatterbridge play a vital role in groundbreaking research and caring for people with rare, complex and chronic conditions. A new report by the Federation of Specialist Hospitals shows they are also essential in building a NHS for the future: tinyurl.com/3yj3kvhb
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