About us

Haematology And Transplant Support (Hats) HaTS is an independent charity, whose overriding objective is to provide and improve upon the support and care provided to patients and families of the Haematology and Transplant Units (HTUs) situated in The Christie Hospital.

Originally known as ALUPAL, the charity (celebrating 35 years of existence in 2021), helps patients and their families overcome some of the day to day challenges they encounter when faced with life threatening blood cancer illnesses and related periods of isolation. Whilst recognising the excellent clinical care and support provided by the HTUs, HaTS also recognises that sometimes patients and their families need that little extra support which is often outside of the NHS resources.

The funds raised by HaTS are used to provide financial assistance to those patients and carers experiencing difficulties. The funds also help to improve the service provided on the unit, mainly by providing Complementary Therapies to patients and their carers alike. These therapies help with the physical and emotional effects experienced as a result of a cancer diagnosis.