From Cancer Survivor to Children’s Nurse: Dan Laird’s Journey to Helping Sick Kids Monday, April 6, 2026 cancer leukaemia nursing paediatrics healthcare survivor education covid19 determination recovery Dan Laird’s battle with cancer began at just six years old when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. He spent three grueling years undergoing intensive treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Now, at 33 and in … Read More
Mum Faces Cancer 'Double Jeopardy' as NHS Denies Second Stem Cell Transplant Tuesday, December 16, 2025 leukaemia nhs stemcelltransplant cancer policy healthcare aml patientadvocacy privatehealthcare survival Ruth Wake, a 57-year-old mother from Staffordshire, is battling leukaemia and facing a harrowing reality after the NHS refused to approve a second stem cell transplant due to an “outdated” rule known as the … Read More
Girl Fighting for Life After Sudden Illness During Half-Term Holiday Tuesday, November 4, 2025 leukaemia sepsis airambulance childhealth criticalcare medicaltransfer charity lia’swings holidayillness fundraising Lucy Wright, an eight-year-old schoolgirl from Bloxwich in Walsall, is fighting for her life after her sudden and severe illness while on a half-term holiday to Poland. The trip, intended as a joyful visit with her … Read More