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Advocacy

Find out about the work we do to influence governments and shape policy, as well as how you can help campaign for better cancer care and support.

Advocacy

Find out about the work we do to influence governments and shape policy, as well as how you can help campaign for better cancer care and support.

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What are we waiting for?

Thousands of lives are being put at risk due to long waits for cancer tests and treatments. We're campaigning for UK governments to take urgent action now.

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Our advocacy work

We work across the UK to advocate for people living with cancer. 


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We work with governments
We work with governments and politicians across the UK to improve care and support at every stage of the cancer journey. 
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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC) aims to be the voice in Parliament of people living with cancer and their families.
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Campaign with Macmillan

We campaign for real change to improve the lives of everyone living with or with affected by cancer. Find out how your support makes a difference.


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Take action

Join tens of thousands of people across the UK, who are campaigning for better support for people living with cancer. 

 

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Our policy work

We want a better world for people affected by cancer. Find out how we develop policies that will improve support for people living with cancer.


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Read our latest report
Cancer nursing on the line exposes how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the workforce crisis in cancer care and why we need urgent investment across the UK.
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Read our policy reports
See all of our reports, including those on the impact the pandemic has had on the number of specialist cancer nurses, and the real issues facing people living with cancer.