Book your place (£30)Why attend?
Our conferences are known for being warm, welcoming and informative – created with the needs of people affected by lymphoma firmly at the heart.
You’ll hear from leading clinical specialists, learn practical tips for day‑to‑day living, and have the opportunity to meet others who truly understand.
Expect a mix of:
Together, we’ll explore helpful strategies, answer your questions, and share the latest from Lymphoma Action, including updates on our support services and resources.
Programme
(Please note that this is a draft programme, and is subject to change)
09.30am Registration
Find our registration desk outside the Oak Room, just along from the main hotel entrance and reception. Sign in to collect your name badge and welcome pack. Tea, coffee and chefs choice of treats will be available in the Oak Room.
10am Welcome and introduction
Join us in the Events Suite for a welcome and overview of what to expect from the day from Lymphoma Action trustee Susan Daniels.
10.10am Why lymphoma causes symptoms and side effects of treatment
Professor John Radford, Lymphoma Action President and Consultant Haematologist at The Christie Hospital in Manchester will give an overview of why lymphoma causes symptoms and side effects of treatment.
10.55am Morning refreshments
An opportunity to meet, share and connect with others. Tea, coffee and chefs choice of treats will be available in the Oak Room.
11.10am Late effects of treatment for lymphoma and how to manage them, including the role of screening
Professor John Radford, Lymphoma Action President and Consultant Haematologist at The Christie Hospital in Manchester will give an overview of the late effects of treatment for lymphoma and how to manage them, including the role of screening.
12.00pm Personal experience
Susan Daniels, Lymphoma Action trustee with lived experience of lymphoma will talk about her personal experience of lymphoma.
12.30pm Lunch
Pick up your individually packed lunch in the Oak Room and share experiences with others who understand life with lymphoma. Visit our stands to find out about our services and ways to get involved.
1.30pm Parallel wellbeing sessions
Everyone is invited to choose between attending a wellbeing session for people with lymphoma or a wellbeing session for family, friends and carers:
Wellbeing (for people with lymphoma)
Living with lymphoma can bring a range of physical and emotional challenges, due to symptoms and side effects from treatment. This session focuses on physical and emotional wellbeing for people with lymphoma, including self-management and lifestyle guidance for managing symptoms, side effects and psychological wellbeing to help you feel more in control and improve your quality of life alongside lymphoma.
Looking after your wellbeing (for family, friends and carers)
Supporting someone with lymphoma can be rewarding, but it can also bring practical and emotional challenges. This dedicated session provides a space for family members, friends and carers to focus on their own wellbeing. Designed to be interactive, we’ll invite you to share your experiences with others, including any sources of information and support, and suggestions for ways to focus on your wellbeing alongside caring for your person with lymphoma.
2.15pm Afternoon refreshments
An opportunity to meet, share and connect with others. Tea, coffee and chefs choice of treats will be available in the Oak Room.
2.30pm Keeping safe on holiday
Many people with lymphoma have questions about travelling safely – whether planning a break before treatment, returning to holidays after treatment, or navigating issues like infection risk, GHICs and declaring lymphoma for travel insurance. This session covers how to plan for safe holidays: what to look out for when booking a trip and deciding where to go, managing medication and carrying details of your condition, sun safety, arranging insurance and reducing the risk of infection (such as food and drink hygiene, protection from insects, vaccinations). Speaker to be confirmed.
2.55pm Money, work and benefits after a lymphoma diagnosis
Money and financial issues is such an important topic for many people with lymphoma. Whether it is about benefits and entitlements, the implication of having to take time off from working for treatment, or longer-term impact on personal finances, it is a topic that can be difficult to navigate. This session from Fiona McCulloch Chief Officer, Citizens Advice York provides an overview of the common challenges a lymphoma diagnosis can have on finances, work and benefits, and signposts people to trusted organisations for further information, guidance and support.
3.20pm Lymphoma Action 40th anniversary and organisational update
A brief celebration of our 40th anniversary, and an update on our charitable activities.
3.30pm Close of conference
Who is the event for?
This conference is for people affected by lymphoma:
Please note: This is not an event for healthcare professionals - you can see our education and training for healthcare professionals here. We welcome the support of healthcare professionals in promoting the conference to people affected by lymphoma.
Our aims
We want everyone who joins us to feel:
Tickets
Prior to booking, please read our event terms and conditions. Conference tickets are £30 per person and advance booking via Eventbrite is required. Each individually packed lunch will include a sandwich, a savoury item, salted crisps, fruit, a sweet treat and bottled water. Please provide any dietary requirements or food allergies when completing your booking so we can share them with the catering team. If you have any questions, please email the team on conferences@lymphoma-action.org.uk.