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The Teenage Cancer Trust Young Adult Unit at St James’ University Hospital in Leeds was opened in October 2008 and refurbished in January 2014.

Teenage Cancer Trust fund 2 expert staff at the unit:

  • Nurse Consultant for Leeds and Humber
  • Youth Support Coordinator

They ensure the best possible quality care is given so that the young person is treated as a young person first and cancer patient second.

 

2008

opened 
(refurbished 2014)

17-24

year olds

3

en-suite bedrooms
  • 2 three-bed bays
  • Recreational room with kitchen
  • Day care room and study room
  • Complementary therapy room
  • Parent’s room with kitchen
  • Consultation room

St James's University Hospital Young Adult Unit

 

 

 

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