Shaun Walsh
@shaunewalsh.bsky.social
E3, Watford FC, BBC 6 Music Dad, slow cyclist, culture comforts, surprisingly vegan, and Head of Public Affairs & Campaigns at Cancer Research UK = health, science and research
Welsh Government has opened a call for evidence to inform a Cancer Strategy for Wales This is welcome news.A Cancer Strategy was a key ask of @crukpolicy.bsky.social manifesto ahead of the election Its great @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social listened & responded positively www.gov.wales/national-can...
National Cancer Strategy for Wales | GOV.WALES
We want to hear evidence-based insights from people and organisations in Wales about the future of cancer care.
gov.wales
A long term cancer strategy for Wales was a key ask of our manifesto ahead of the election It’s fantastic news the Welsh Govt listened and has committed to a strategy to ‘transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease’👇 www.gov.wales/landmark-10-...
Landmark 10 year strategy to transform cancer care in Wales | GOV.WALES
The Welsh Government is taking decisive action on cancer by developing a 10-year National Cancer Strategy to transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease.
gov.wales
Great turnout of our fantastic Campaigns Ambassadors, coming together for @crukpolicy.bsky.social Parliament Day and the launch of our new science and research policy campaign
A reminder of the significant contribution medical research charities make to life sciences @amrc-uk.bsky.social has published its annual research expenditure briefing, revealing a record £2.1 billion invested in UK medical research by its member charities in 2025 www.amrc.org.uk/News/record-...
EVENT | The NHS 10-year plan one year on: Is the government shifting the health service towards prevention? 📅Today, 09:30-10:30 Join us this morning as an expert panel explore how much progress the government has made on its NHS prevention goal.
Without doubt, the best purchase I have ever made made… 😎
Some key points from Stuart Andrew MP @ippr Health conference Welcome National Cancer Plan but want to see an implementation plan Want to work with life science sector, getting benefits to patients Recognising importance of getting charities more involved and around the table
This is such great news: 'New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer' news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/n...
New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Research shows the strongest evidence yet that the HPV vaccination programme is not only preventing cervical cancer, but saving lives.
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Great, joyful quote here: “In April, when the Tobacco and Vapes Act gained royal assent…Nicholls said that the Cancer Research UK office in Stratford, east London, exploded into cheers” #SmokeFreeUK www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
Race for Life nears £1bn for Cancer Research: ‘I wouldn’t be here’
In the 32 years since Cancer Research UK’s inaugural run, more than ten million people have laced up their shoes to raise money for life-saving research
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‘Year of the wonder drugs’: four breakthroughs in cancer treatment www.thetimes.com/article/6a6f...
‘Year of the wonder drugs’: four breakthroughs in cancer treatment
The world’s biggest oncology gathering provided some much needed good news that could revolutionise treatment for thousands of patients
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Congratulations to @jamesmurrayldn.bsky.social on being appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We @crukpolicy.bsky.social look forward to working with you to translate the ambitions of the National Cancer Plan into action for people affected by cancer
Prime Vision is a bit odd. Football for people who never go but play lots of FIFA ? #Arsenal #champi̇onsleague
‘1-minute’ immunotherapy jab rolled out on NHS for tens of thousands with cancer www.england.nhs.uk/2026/05/1-mi...
What a ridiculous circus. Feel sorry for Ed, the wrong man for the job but I don’t quite think anyone could succeed under this duplicitous regime #WatfordFC www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Ed Still: Watford head coach sacked after less that three months in charge
Watford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs.
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The Tobacco & Vapes Act has widespread public support and widespread political support Thank you @dannychambers.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @karinsmythmp.bsky.social @robinswannmp.bsky.social @lsrplaid.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social 👏#SmokefreeUK
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Cancer Research UK Policy@crukpolicy.bsky.social · 3mo ago@dannychambers.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @karinsmythmp.bsky.social @robinswannmp.bsky.social @lsrplaid.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
Today is an amazing day. Today we took a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK The Tobacco & Vapes Bill received Royal Assent People born on, or after, 1 January 2009 will never legally be able to be sold tobacco My children will be part of the smoke free generation 🚭🙌
On the eve of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, a reminder why there is no ‘personal choice’ in smoking addiction www.lbc.co.uk/article/big-... #SmokefreeUK
There is no ‘personal choice’ in smoking addiction | LBC
This legislation is about protecting the next generation from being drawn in by a uniquely toxic consumer product that strips people of real choice after the first cigarette is lit, writes Dr Ian Walk...
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3-0 at half-time, beer and samosas pitch side in glorious sunshine #watfordfc who?
Clapton CFC@claptoncfc.co.uk · 3mo agoHere's Briggsy's penalty to make it 2-0
Important report published today on Cancer in the UK The number of new cancer diagnoses each year in the UK has passed 400,000 It's why we now need to see action from Govt to translate the ambitions in the Cancer Plan into practice to benefit patients www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-profe...
Cancer in the UK report | Cancer Research UK
Read Cancer in the UK: Overview 2026. Learn where progress is being made, what challenges remain, and the priority actions needed to improve cancer outcomes across the UK.
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The Lords has agreed Commons amendments to the Tobacco & Vapes Bill "This marks the end of this Bill's journey throughout Parliament. It is a landmark Bill. It will create a smokefree generation" Looking forward to celebrating Royal Assent with @crukpolicy.bsky.social - a win for #SmokefreeUK
