People with MDS & CMML can get a Covid jab this autumn 2024, find out how to get an appointment and more information from gov.uk.

Professor Lord Ara Darzi, a renowned surgeon and health policy expert, has published his latest report on the NHS the ‘Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England – September 2024’ Lord Darzi’s report doesn’t pull any punches, learn more here.

We at MDS UK want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Fourfront Group for their incredible support in raising an amazing amount of money through the memorial walk in honour of Katie Yeomans (who many of you knew as Katie Hall). 

A video presentation by Surabhi Chaturvedi, senior psychotherapist and service lead for the Haemato-Oncology Psychological Support Team at King’s College Hospital, London. Surabhi spoke to the MDS UK Support Group about the emotional impact of a diagnosis of MDS or CMML and gave strategies for coping and living well.

In late April, MDS UK attended this year’s British Society for Haematology (BSH) annual scientific meeting in Liverpool. This three-day, annual event brings the professional haematology community together, to listen […]

This spring, COVID-19 booster vaccines will be made available to people aged 75 years and older, residents in care homes for older people and those who have compromised immune systems […]

Through her years of dedication to the MDS Patient Support Group, Caitlin has been been instrumental in raising both awareness and crucial funds for MDS UK.  As Patron, she has made a huge positive impact for MDS patients, doctors, researchers and the MDS community, as a whole. In her captivating TEDx talk, Caitlin implores us all to seize life’s opportunities and to embrace every moment with passion and purpose.

  Dr Beth Payne is a consultant haematologist at University College London Hospital and an associate professor at University College London, who specialises in the treatment of MDS and bone […]

The International Covid-19 Blood Cancer Coalition (ICBCC) have published a patient booklet called “Navigating a Post-Pandemic World: A Guide for Immunocompromised Blood Cancer Patients” in 2024. Download it here.