Advocacy impact
Leukaemia Care’s advocacy service supports patients and families who need help understanding their rights and navigating complex situations following a blood cancer diagnosis.
How we support people
People affected by blood cancer can sometimes face challenges in areas such as employment, access to treatment, understanding medical information or communicating with organisations and services. These situations can feel difficult to manage, particularly when someone is already coping with the impact of illness.
Our advocacy service helps patients understand their rights and supports them to speak up when they need assistance. The team works with individuals to explore their options, explain processes and help them access the support they are entitled to.
This may include guidance on workplace rights after diagnosis, support with appeals or second opinions, or help understanding information related to treatment and care.
In 2025, 145 patients received support through our advocacy service, helping them address challenges related to employment, healthcare decisions and access to information.
Through this support, the advocacy service helps ensure that people affected by blood cancer have the information and confidence they need to navigate important decisions and situations.
What people say about our advocacy service
Thank you so much for everything. It was difficult and often very emotional writing the complaint, but it was something I needed to do, and your help and support made it easier.
I really appreciate you taking the time to set out the options so clearly... Thank you again for your understanding and for the considerate way you’ve responded. It’s been a difficult experience, and your message was both grounding and constructive.
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