Cancer Laryngectomee Trust

PO Box 618
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX3 8WX

Tel: 01422 205522
Fax: 01422 205522
Web: www.cancerlt.org
Best time to telephone: answerphone at all times.

The Cancer Laryngectomee 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.
• Supplied "Laryngectomy is not a Tragedy" by Sydney Norgate free of charge to laryngectomees and health care professionals.
• Provided help, support and information in response to a wide variety of problems and needs experienced by laryngectomees.