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An initiative to recruit, develop and retain specialist nurses who improve the quality of life, care and survival of people affected by cancer has proved successful according to a new report.

People affected by cancer, their carers, family and friends have the opportunity to learn more about the condition, the care and services available in the community at a health and wellbeing event being held in Dewsbury on 5th November 2025. Members of the public are being invited to attend the event, which will also focus on the importance of early diagnosis and the importance of screening.

A campaign launched by West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance aims to encourage more women from certain communities to take up breast screening in a bid to detect cancers as early as possible.

Work to support people and families in the Harrogate area affected by dementia and cancer in accessing the care and support they need in their local community has earned local organisations a nomination for a national award. The Cancer and Dementia Together project has been funded by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance and has been developed through a partnership between the Cancer Alliance, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Dementia Forward and Leeds Beckett University.