Bringing cancer treatment closer to patients

Cancer treatment can be emotional, time consuming and often needs to take place over long periods. Hope for Tomorrow is a charity dedicated to reducing the stress of cancer care by bringing it closer to NHS patients. We build and provide mobile cancer care units to NHS trusts. The treatment units drive out to patients’ communities rather than patients having to make long and often stressful journeys to hospital for their cancer care – making a big difference to them at a difficult time.

Hope for Tomorrow cancer care units drive out to patients’ communities to provide local treatment.

Our latest patient feedback shows that, on average, for each treatment, patients save two-and-a-half hours, 20 travel miles, and £6 on parking. With treatment lasting several months and sometimes years, the time and financial savings can be considerable. Seventy-one percent of patients said they can tolerate their treatment more easily on a mobile cancer care unit, while 47% felt that they were more likely to complete their full course of treatment.

Last year, our units allowed the NHS to provide over 26,000 treatments across 41 locations in England.

Inside a Hope for Tomorrow mobile cancer care unit

In 2007 Hope for Tomorrow launched the world’s first ever mobile cancer care unit to bring vital cancer care closer to patients. We won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category in 2016. The award is the UK’s highest accolade for business success, and was made in recognition of our achievements since our founder, Christine Mills MBE, set up Hope for Tomorrow in 2003. Today we provide 14 mobile cancer care units and 13 nurse support vehicles to 11 NHS trusts.

PLEASE HELP US TO CONTINUE TO DELIVER CANCER CARE CLOSER TO PATIENTS AND REDUCE HEALTH INEQUALITIES

Upcoming Events in 2024

As we enter a new year, why not set yourself a challenge to fundraise and sign up to one of our events?

Walk of Hope Gloucester – we’re bringing back the much loved Walk of Hope, but this time in Gloucestershire! Supported by charity ambassador and Gloucester Rugby star, Mark Atkinson, take to the streets with us on Friday 26 April 2024 to walk 10k and help us raise money to keep our wheels turning. Sign up here – https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/event/walk-of-hope-gloucester/
Wing Walk – take to new heights with a wing walk. Taking place on 07 May 2024 join us for a bucket list challenge and an experience of a lifetime – https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/event/wing-walk-2024/
Brawn F1, Making it Possible – join us for an unforgettable evening at Banking Hall in London on 16 May 2024 for an exclusive and interactive black tie dinner in aid of Hope for Tomorrow. Joined by charity patrons Ross Brawn (Brawn GP Team Principal), Nick Fry (Brawn GP CEO) and hosted by charity ambassador, Amanda Stretton the evening is set to be one of triumph! Last few remaining tables available – https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/event/brawn-f1-making-it-possible/
Golf Day 2024 – our annual golf day is back and retuning to the beautiful course of Minchinhampton Golf Course on 14 June 2024. Teeing off from 08:30 and with bacon rolls at the ready, join us for a day of swings that serve a purpose. We have a number of sponsorship opportunities available for this event – https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/event/charity-golf-day-2024/
Snowdon Sunrise Challenge – join us for a magical, unforgettable sunrise with a difference. Trekking through the night up Snowdon you’ll head up the well trodden path to the peak and take in the stillness and tranquillity of the experience. A bucket list worthy experience to add to your 2024 memories. We still have spaces available – https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/event/snowdonsunrisechallenge/

Tickets and more information are available for all events on our website – https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk/all-events/