Our campaigns fight for real change. To help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can. Join our campaigns and make a difference.
Every day across the UK, we see how hard NHS and care professionals work to help people living with cancer live life as fully as they can. But there aren’t enough frontline staff, or the resources for training for them to deliver the best care and support for people with cancer. That’s why we’re campaigning for politicians to put the frontline first.
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Do you want to volunteer your time to make positive change? Become part of a movement of over 19,500 people across the UK, who are campaigning for better support for people living with cancer.
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We’ve spoken out against prescription charges, welfare cuts and the lack of support for carers. And with your help we’ve really changed things for the better.
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We want to make sure everyone gets the help they need to cope with the cost of cancer, and we're calling on banks to have a legal duty of care towards their customers.
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Cancer can affect people in many ways. But what is often overlooked is the financial cost of cancer. Our report focuses on the first-hand experiences of the difficulties faced by people living with cancer.
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Right now, too many people in the UK are not getting the support they need when treatment ends, and this needs to change.
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Too often, people’s wishes about care and support at the end of life aren’t being met. This needs to change.
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There are many ways to support our campaigns, from attending events to lobbying your MP. Get the latest info and materials you need to become a successful campaigner.
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We are campaigning to make sure the almost 1.5 million people in the UK who look after a family member, friend or neighbour with cancer get the support they need.
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The NHS Long-Term Plan is a vital opportunity to ensure that as the population living with cancer in England grows. Find out more about Macmillan's priorities.
Read the planThere are lots of ways you can support Macmillan’s campaigns, from attending events to lobbying your MP. Get the latest tips and resources to make sure your voice is heard.
We've got lots of opportunities to make your time matter. Find out about available opportunities and apply today.
We work with Government and politicians across the UK to improve care and support at every stage of the cancer journey.
Every campaign needs robust policy and research to back it up. We listen to people affected by cancer and work together to improve cancer care and fight inequalities.
Read Imogen's blog about her experience as a Macmillan support line volunteer. She highlights the benefits of talking about cancer and looks at some of the different ways people can start talking.
If you've just joined the Community and aren't sure where to start, this is the group for you. Tell us what brings you here, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Someone will be on hand to welcome you and point you in the right direction.
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