The Big WM Survey – driving change for WM patients and families
Mental health, information and diagnosis were highlighted as areas of focus for the WM community. Last summer, over 500 patients, family members, friends and carers completed the Big WM Survey, run by WMUK. The results have shed light on key areas of support needed by people affected by Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM) to help them live […]
WMUK launches Winter Fuel Fund
If you’re struggling with heating bills this winter, WMUK is here to help with our Winter Fuel Fund
The festive calendar at WMUK
Everything you need to know about accessing our WM support and events over Christmas and into the New Year.
Support the WM community as you shop this Christmas
WMUK is registered with online giving platforms that donate to WMUK when you shop with certain retailers online.
Help shape the future of WM treatment
The WM-VOICE study is looking for UK patients to share their views anonymously as a part of first-of-its-kind study, looking at the treatment preferences of WM patients. The study – full name WM-VOICE study: Patient preferences on treatment options for Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia: An international discrete choice experiment – is being conducted by researchers from the […]
Moving the WM community from analogue to digital
What the government’s 10-year health strategy means for you On Monday the government announced a new 10-year strategy for the NHS in England, focussing digitisation, creating a single patient record, and moving care into the community. The NHS is consulting with the public and organisations about what changes they’d like to see in the NHS […]
Pedal Pushers Unite!
Fundraising in neon spandex with an epic bike ride through the landscape of the Netherlands.
Trio trek for loved one
Keely, her sister Nikki and aunt Dot have been busy training and preparing for a first ever fundraising challenge – and they’re not messing about. The trio will be taking on a huge 30 mile hike along the Northumbrian coast this week. “It’s the first time we’ve tackled a fundraising challenge like this together,” writes […]
Cyclists raise funds for ‘special community’.
“We found WMUK and their online community an invaluable source of knowledge, support and reassurance during what was a difficult time.” – Charley Green, London to Paris cyclists. In little over a day, ten cyclists will be setting off from London on their epic challenge. They’ll be putting their bodies and minds through some tough […]
London to Paris cyclists gear up for epic challenge
“I’m so pleased to have an opportunity to support my husband and the wider WM community.” – Catherine Ferris, London to Paris cyclist. Our team of intrepid cyclists will be soon be kicking off their epic challenge in London. Over three days, they’ll tackle hills, cities and aching legs to take them all the way […]