The National Association of Laryngectomee Clubs (NALC) was set up in 1975 by laryngectomee groups in London, Bristol, Nottingham and Birmingham. Its purpose was to promote the rehabilitation of laryngectomees after their operation, providing them with the information and support that was needed. It also sought to promote public understanding of the needs of laryngectomees, their carers and families.  It became a registered charity in 1976.

For many years, NALC was an associated charity of Macmillan Cancer Support. It had clubs all around the UK, who provided the sort of non-medical help and information that can only come from experience of living as a laryngectomee. In recent years the number of clubs has fallen, as has the number of hospitals performing laryngectomies, and NALC is no longer connected to Macmillan. However our aims and purposes remain the same as they were in 1975.