CANCER LARYNGECTOMEE TRUST

The Cancer Laryngectromee Trust is the national association for neck breathers. It offers free help for sufferers of cancer of the larynx, people who have had a laryngectomy and their carers. The Cancer Laryngectomee Trust was formed by a laryngectomee called Sydney Norgate in 1985 in response to the lack of information and support available to him at that time. The main aim of the Trust is to promote and assist the relief of all persons in the United Kingdom who have undergone a Laryngectomy operation. The charity has been involved in the following activities.

• Compiled a register of laryngectomees throughout the UK who receive recognition, aids and regular newsletters.
• Promoted awareness and training in other allied organisations such at St John Ambulance and Red Cross.
• Supported and encouraged research and development of information which benefits laryngectomees.
• Lobbied parliament and the DSS in order to gain recognition of the condition as a disability and supported individual members in their applications for appeals.
• Supported laryngectomees in need by giving modest grants usually towards the purchase of medical aids.
• Provided help, support and information in response to a wide variety of problems and needs experienced by laryngectomees.

Cancer Laryngectomee Trust
Claremont House
Claremont Road
Halifax
HX3 6AW

01422 364448
01422 364448

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