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February 2012

Public believe Govt has a 'moral duty' to protect cancer patients from welfare cuts

Description: A new YouGov poll of 2,032 people for Macmillan Cancer Support reveals that a staggering three quarters believe there should not be a time limit on the amount of time that someone suffering from cancer or the side-effects can receive benefits.
Date:: Wednesday 1st February 2012

January 2012

Super seller raffle winners 2012

Description: We had a brilliant response to our first ever Super Seller Raffle for our top raffle supporters, raising over £280,000.
Date:: Tuesday 31st January 2012

Macmillan responds to the Department of Health's 'Be Clear on Cancer' campaign

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the Department of Health's announcement that it is launching a national bowel cancer awareness campaign, 'Be Clear on Cancer'.
Date:: Monday 30th January 2012

Over a million cancer carers miss out on vital support

Description: Over a million people who look after a loved-one with cancer are potentially missing out on vital support and benefits, according to new research by Macmillan Cancer Support.
Date:: Friday 27th January 2012

Stars support T4 Georgie's epic Virgin London Marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support

Description: The UK's brightest music and TV stars are joining forces next week for a one-off event to support T4 presenter Georgie Okell's Virgin London marathon fundraising effort for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Date:: Wednesday 25th January 2012

Young Britons have 200 Facebook friends but can only turn to two friends for support

Description: Young Britons have an average of 237 facebook friends but nearly two out of three people say they could only turn to two friends at most for support in a crisis, according to a new poll by Macmillan Cancer Support for Cancer Talk Week.
Date:: Monday 23rd January 2012

Macmillan responds to Iain Duncan Smith's interview

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support responds to Iain Duncan Smith's interview on BBC's Daily Politics Show regarding Macmillan's figures that 7,000 cancer patients would see their incomes fall by £94 a week through welfare changes.
Date:: Wednesday 18th January 2012

Best foot forward for Macmillan Cancer Support

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support is encouraging everyone to pull on their walking boots and rack up some Miles for Macmillan as part of the charity's UK wide walking programme.
Date:: Wednesday 18th January 2012

New packs encourage pupils to talk about cancer

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support has produced training packs for primary and secondary school teachers to encourage them to talk about cancer to their pupils during Cancer Talk Week (23-27 January).
Date:: Wednesday 18th January 2012

Macmillan responds to Government's concession over disability benefit changes

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the news that the Government has agreed to halve the time sick or disabled people will have to wait to access Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) from six to three months.
Date:: Monday 16th January 2012

Macmillan responds to Welfare Reform Bill vote defeat in House of Lords

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support have welcomed the vote in the House of Lords against plans to cut benefits for cancer patients to defeat the government's Welfare Reform Bill yesterday.
Date:: Thursday 12th January 2012

Money woes biggest concern for cancer patients

Description: Cancer patients and their loved-ones are 25 times more likely to ask for help on financial issues rather than on death and dying, according to new figures from Macmillan Cancer Support's helpline.
Date:: Wednesday 11th January 2012

Christmas raffle winners

Description: We have had a really fantastic response to our first every Christmas raffle, raising over £620,000 to support people living with cancer.
Date:: Wednesday 11th January 2012

Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the NHS Future Forum Reports

Description: Gus Baldwin, Head of Public Affairs at Macmillan Cancer Support, comments on the latest NHS Future Forum reports.
Date:: Tuesday 10th January 2012

Macmillan Cancer Support appoints Director of Fundraising

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support has appointed Lynda Thomas as its new Director of Fundraising with immediate effect.
Date:: Friday 6th January 2012

December 2011

Cancer patients less active after treatment despite significant health benefits

Description: Research by Macmillan Cancer Support reveals that one in three cancer patients (32%) are less physically active since their cancer treatment. This is despite shocking figures about just how important physical activity is to the recovery and long term health of cancer patients.
Date:: Friday 30th December 2011

Macmillan statement on appointment of Ciarán Devane as Non-Executive Director of NHS Commissioning Board Authority

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support's Chief Executive Ciarán Devane has been confirmed as Non Executive Director of the NHS Commissioning Board Authority.
Date:: Wednesday 21st December 2011

Macmillan responds to Government plans to invest up to £150 million in a new 'proton beam therapy' cancer service

Description: Professor Jane Maher, Chief Medical Officer at Macmillan Cancer Support, comments on Government plans to invest up to £150 million in procuring a new 'proton beam therapy' cancer service.
Date:: Tuesday 13th December 2011

More reforms needed to drive up cancer survival rates and save lives says APPGC

Description: More reforms needed to drive up cancer survival rates and save lives says the influential All Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer
Date:: Tuesday 13th December 2011

Macmillan responds to NHS plans to give patients faster access to treatments

Description: Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the Prime Minister's announcement to consult on proposals on a new 'early access scheme' which will put new treatments in NHS hospitals more quickly
Date:: Monday 5th December 2011

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Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ.