The charity's strategy of acting as a bridge between academia and the NHS is a brilliant approach. By facilitating research through infrastructure provision and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, we are not only addressing immediate healthcare needs but also paving the way for future innovations.
In 2000, Nick Stafford, a retired head and neck surgeon, and former director of the University of Hull’s Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) had the idea to create the Daisy Appeal.
Nick recognised there was a lack of scanning facilities in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire so set about the task of building the charity from the ground up. The Charity was generously and enthusiastically supported by the Yorkshire and Humberside community and £8m was raised, which got us started on the path to where we are today. Once it was established, Nick became the Chairman of its Board of Trustees. We are committed to raising Hull’s national and international profile as a centre of excellence in medical research.
The Appeal today has a wide support from individual donors, corporate charitable giving, and community fundraisers, all of which has provided the region 3 first class medical assets at Castle Hill Hospital.
The charity’s strategy has been to act as a facilitator between academia and NHS to promote research by infrastructure provision and to act as a seed for multidisciplinary research. The proposal is also in keeping with the Charity’s objective of providing much needed unmet diagnostic and healthcare needs to a region with large health inequalities.
Addressing health inequalities is a crucial objective for the charity. Providing access to PET scanning services for underserved populations and promoting innovative research in radiotracer molecules will have a profound impact on public health which we aim to address.
PET scans are crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders. By improving access to these services, we help to ensure that more people receive timely and accurate diagnoses, which can lead to better treatment outcomes.
100% of the donations received go to fund vital lifesaving research and provision of medical scanning facilities.
Please note all funds are used in full by the charity to further its objectives.
The Hull and East Yorkshire Medical Research Centre
A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee in England and Wales. Company No. 4017833
Registered office: Daisy Building, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham HU16 5JQ Registered Charity No. 1095652
