Now, more than ever, people living with cancer need to be able to get the right treatment, care and support, at the right time.
Find out how you can take action to stop cancer becoming the forgotten ‘C’ in your nation.
England local elections 2021
In the local elections this year, Macmillan campaigners took hundreds of actions for people living with cancer and their loved ones.
With thanks to campaigners like you, the newly-elected Mayors in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, and the West of England, Dan Norris, have pledged to:
- Work with Macmillan to make sure everyone knows how to get cancer support. From encouraging those with possible cancer symptoms to visit their GP, to highlighting vital local support services.
- Meet local people living with cancer within the first 100 days of getting elected
- Take part in World's Biggest Coffee Morning this September to help raise funds for people living with cancer.
Our campaigning asks were also included in Andy Burnham’s manifesto, who was re-elected Mayor for Greater Manchester.
But campaigning for people living with cancer is now more important than ever.
The cancer care system is facing unprecedented challenges. Macmillan estimates that it will take the NHS 18 months working at 110% capacity to catch up on missing cancer diagnoses, and 15 months to clear the cancer treatment backlog.
Very sadly, the number of people being diagnosed early with cancer in England has plummeted since the start of the pandemic. The knock-on effects of the pandemic mean that we will have to deal with the long shadow of coronavirus for many years to come.
We will continue to campaign with you every step of the way to ensure the Government doesn’t let cancer become the forgotten ‘C’ by making sure that:
- The cancer care workforce is fit for the future.
- People can access the right care and support when they need it.
- Cancer doesn't come at a financial cost.
Download our guide to help you take action if you think you are not receiving the right care:
