National Conference 2026

Lymphoma Action is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma, the most common blood cancer in the UK. We are delighted to bring back our National Conference during our 40th anniversary year!

As we celebrate four decades of supporting people affected by lymphoma, we will combine expert speakers, the voices of people with lived‑experience and our supportive community for a day filled with insight, connection and reassurance. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, living well beyond treatment or supporting a loved one, we hope you will join us.

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.

• Expert medical talks on lymphoma, symptoms and side effects
• Personal story from someone with lived experience of lymphoma
• Wellbeing and practical sessions, including managing fatigue, emotional wellbeing, finances and planning for holidays
• Time to connect with others affected by lymphoma throughout the day

Together, we’ll explore helpful strategies, answer your questions, and share the latest from Lymphoma Action, including updates on our support services and resources.

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.

Join us in the Events Suite for a welcome and overview of what to expect from the day from Lymphoma Action trustee Susan Daniels.

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.

An opportunity to meet, share and connect with others. Tea, coffee and chefs choice of treats will be available in the Oak Room.

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.

Susan Daniels, Lymphoma Action trustee with lived experience of lymphoma will talk about her personal experience of lymphoma.

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.

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.

An opportunity to meet, share and connect with others. Tea, coffee and chefs choice of treats will be available in the Oak Room.

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 Medic*tion 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.

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.

A brief celebration of our 40th anniversary, and an update on our charitable activities.

(Please note that this is a draft programme, and is subject to change).

Download the programme (PDF)

This conference is for people affected by lymphoma:

• people diagnosed with lymphoma
• family, friends and carers
• anyone looking for reliable information, supportive community and expert insight

Please note: This is not an event for healthcare professionals, although HCPs are welcome to help promote the conference to people with lymphoma.

We want everyone who joins us to feel:

• informed – with clear, trusted information about lymphoma and its treatment
• supported – through opportunities to talk, share and connect
• empowered – with practical ideas to help manage life with lymphoma

Prior to booking, please read our . Conference tickets are £30 per person.

We’re keen to welcome as many supporters as possible to York to celebrate our 40th anniversary year. We are pleased to offer online booking right up until the day of the conference, as well as walk‑in bookings at our registration desk on the day.

Online bookings made after 9am on Friday 24 April will be considered late bookings. To remain in line with the food health and safety policies at The Milner, our catering order - including all dietary requirements and food allergies - will be submitted to the venue catering team two weeks in advance, on Friday 24 April.

Bookings will remain open after this date, however, we won’t be able to accommodate any new food allergies or dietary requirements submitted after 9am on Friday 24 April, as the catering order will already have been finalised, and the venue team will have ordered our food.

Lunch will be provided as an individually packed meal, including a sandwich, a savoury item, crisps, fruit, a sweet treat and bottled water. For late bookings, lunch will be offered from the sandwiches available on the day, selected by the chef.

If you have a food allergy or dietary requirement that would usually mean you’re unable to eat a sandwich, we kindly ask that you bring or purchase your own lunch if booking after Friday 24 April, as the venue unfortunately isn’t able to safely accommodate new allergies at short notice.

We’re really pleased to be able to stay open for late bookings and thank you for your understanding.

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