Policy & campaigning
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…
NHS launches new initiative to identify people with diabetes at risk of pancreatic cancer
We're proud to have worked with the NHS to develop a new case-finding pilot, which could help improve the early detection of pancreatic cancer and enable more people to receive potentially life-saving treatment.
Letter demanding investment delivered to all UK nations in memory of Tam
We united with Isla Gear, taking a tour of all four UK nations to hand in our open letter and a petition calling for early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. More than 270,000 people added their name, asking UK governments to act now and save lives in memory of Isla's brother, Tam Barker.
Something is Missing
Today, we’ve launched a powerful parody film trailer, ‘Something is Missing’, to shine a spotlight on pancreatic cancer and highlight that GPs have no simple way of spotting the disease early enough for people to be saved.
Our response to the new National Cancer Plan consultation
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting has announced the launch of the consultation for the new Cancer Plan.
Our position on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the Assisted Dying Bill, has passed its second reading in the House of Commons.
