Policy & campaigning
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM)
The Rare Cancers Act 2026 – the Bill has officially become law!
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.
What the National Cancer Plan means for people affected by pancreatic cancer
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.
Our response to the National Cancer Plan for England
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.
Rare Cancers Bill passes Second Reading
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.
Pancreatic Cancer UK at Labour Party Conference 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.
Audit reveals people with pancreatic cancer are waiting too long for treatment costing thousands their chance of survival
New data published in the second annual National Pancreatic Cancer Audit (NPaCA) has revealed that people with pancreatic cancer in England and Wales are waiting too long for treatment to start, contributing to shockingly low treatment rates.
Five ways we’re influencing the new Cancer Plan
We’re expecting the publication of National Cancer Plan for England this autumn, which could be a game-changer for people with pancreatic cancer.
Driving change across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Earlier this year, our Unite. Diagnose. Save Lives. Campaign brought together thousands of voices across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Westminster is back in session
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 in Westminster. Over the coming months, Parliamentarians will be working on a number of key pieces of legislation and policies that could have major implications for people with pancreatic cancer.
One step closer to progress: Rare Cancers Bill passes Third Reading
Last week, the Rare Cancers Bill was under threat – but thanks to our amazing supporters, we saved it! The Bill passed its final debate (known as the Third Reading) in the House of Commons, marking another significant step in its journey through Parliament.
APPG on Less Survivable Cancers: 6 month update
Pancreatic Cancer UK is proud to be acting as the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Less Survivable Cancers. Launched in January, the APPG has had an action-packed first few months. Here’s an update on its activity so far with plenty more to come…