Policy & campaigning

Policy & campaigning

Responding to the Welsh Government’s call for evidence for the Welsh Cancer Strategy

10 September 2026

The Welsh Government are developing a National Cancer Strategy, and they want to hear from you on what should be included.

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Policy & campaigning

Signs of progress for pancreatic cancer care

10 September 2026

We share some key findings and recommendations from the National Pancreatic Cancer Audit published on 10th September 2026.

Policy & campaigning

New treatment option for pancreatic cancer in England

12 August 2026

We are delighted that NHS England has announced that a new treatment combination will be available as a treatment for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. 

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Awareness

Driving Treatment Breakthroughs in Westminster

16 July 2026

On 16th June, we hosted a parliamentary reception in Westminster, calling on Government to take urgent action to drive treatment breakthroughs for pancreatic cancer.

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Policy & campaigning

Our open letter on driving treatment breakthroughs for pancreatic cancer

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Policy & campaigning

Scottish and Welsh elections: What happens next?

15 May 2026

The results of last week’s elections have reshaped politics across Scotland and Wales. In this blog, we look at what these changes mean for each nation and how they could impact people affected by pancreatic cancer.

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Policy & campaigning

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM)

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England

The Rare Cancers Act 2026 – the Bill has officially become law!

16 March 2026

We are absolutely delighted that on Thursday 5th March, the Rare Cancers Bill passed its final stage in Parliament, receiving Royal Assent and becoming the Rare Cancers Act 2026.  

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Policy & campaigning

What the National Cancer Plan means for people affected by pancreatic cancer

19 February 2026

On the 4th February 2026 – World Cancer Day, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting revealed the eagerly awaited National Cancer Plan for England.

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Policy & campaigning

Our response to the National Cancer Plan for England

4 February 2026

Today, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting revealed the eagerly awaited National Cancer Plan for England. Our CEO, Diana Jupp responds to its commitments and how they could turn the tide on the deadliest common cancer. 

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Policy & campaigning

Rare Cancers Bill passes Second Reading

26 January 2026

Earlier this month – fittingly, during Less Survivable Cancers Week – our team were delighted to be in the House of Lords to watch the Rare Cancers Bill successfully pass its Second Reading.

Policy & campaigning

Pancreatic Cancer UK at Labour Party Conference 2025

10 October 2025

It’s the start of September and that can only mean one thing in politics – Parliament is back, and we’re ready for another action-packed term.