PIP is essential for young people with cancer, both those facing it now and everyone who will face it in the future. The upcoming PIP changes still risk those in the future not receiving this vital support. We cannot let that happen – email your MP now: ow.ly/xxlA50Whmo3

Today we've joined charities supporting people living with cancer across the UK calling on Liz Kendall MP Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for a rethink on the UK Government’s upcoming changes to PIP. Read more 👉 buff.ly/xWye1eV #PIP #melanoma @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social

Get involved with Team Young Lives 📢 We have lots of short and flexible micro-volunteering opportunities you can sign-up for in 2025/26, like bucket collections, fundraising research, and marathon cheer squads. Find out more: ow.ly/mRVo50W4Bte

We were pleased to meet with @stevempyemm.bsky.social today to talk about the importance of the National Cancer Plan for England addressing all the needs of children and young people with cancer - including support for psychosocial needs and post-treatment. Thank you Steve.

Thank you @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for working with charities like us to call for a robust Cancer Plan for England. We're pleased to be working through the Children and Young People's Cancer Taskforce and hope the Plan will deliver on the areas we've highlighted bit.ly/43QoqTF

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Earlier in May, I sent a letter to the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, outlining my findings to help shape the National Cancer Plan. (1/7)

“As I distanced myself from the survivor label, I distanced myself from my cancer in its entirety." Kate, 24, reflects on having leukaemia aged nine and how it’s led her to where she is today - about to start work as a junior doctor. Read Kate’s blog: ow.ly/bLzF50W0CaL

My experience going from ‘cancer kid’ to doctor

Kate reflects on her experience of having leukaemia aged nine and how it’s led her to where she is today - starting work as a junior doctor.

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Yesterday we met with DWP Minister Timms to discuss welfare benefits for the families we support. Support like PIP and DLA is vital for children and young people with cancer and their families and we’re committed to raising their voices so they get all the support they need, when they need it.

"There are no words to describe how you feel; your world turns upside down." Nancy was diagnosed with brain cancer at only one year old. Her mum Gemma shares their story in this BBC News article: bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Mum shares two year-old daughter's cancer story for TV advert

Nancy was diagnosed with ependymoma, a form of brain cancer, at only a year old in 2023.

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This #InternationalNursesDay, we’re celebrating the incredible work of all nurses who are dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer 🫶 Hear from our amazing Chief Nurses: bit.ly/4m6qMVJ @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social #NursesDay

International Nurses' Day 2025 - Chief Nurses

This International Nurses Day, our Chief Nurses Jo Stark and Jeanette Hawkins reflect on how nursing sits at the heart of healthcare. And how it’s the skill, dedication and impact of previous generati...

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A huge thank you to all the nurses this #InternationalNursesDay. Our Chief Nurses work collaboratively to shape a better future for children and young people with cancer. Read more about what they do: www.cclg.org.uk/news-updates... #NursesDay @cclguk.bsky.social

International Nurses' Day 2025 - Chief Nurses

This International Nurses Day, our Chief Nurses Jo Stark and Jeanette Hawkins reflect on how nursing sits at the heart of healthcare. And how it’s the skill, dedication and impact of previous generati...

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📢 Still time to have your say! Filling in the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey will help the NHS and cancer charities improve services for children and young people with cancer. Find out more: www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk

We were pleased to join the Health Minister at this important event recognising collaboration on Adolescent and Young Adult Services in Northern Ireland www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...

Health Minister commends cancer care collaboration for young people

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has attended a special event to celebrate the collaborative efforts in implementing a best practice and Regional Model of Care and Standards for Adolescents and Young Adul...

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Last chance: Have your say on the Cancer Plan for England before 23:59 tonight. We’ve written a handy guide to help you 👉 bit.ly/3REVyaa

THEY DID IT. A huge congratulations to our London Marathon runners for crossing the finish line yesterday. We’re so proud of Team Young Lives for coming together to support children and young people with cancer. 👏

One of the most impressive things about some London Marathon runners is, after putting themselves through it all, they then (somehow) go & do it all again. On which, here's Luke, who is running his 10th (!) marathon today for @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social! www.huntspost.co.uk/news/2511108...

Huntingdon man set to run his tenth London Marathon

Huntingdon man set to run his tenth London Marathon to raise money for children and young people with cancer.

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We’re ready to cheer on Team Young Lives at the #LondonMarathon. Our runners need all the encouragement they can get to complete this challenge. Come join us if you spot one of our cheer points, bring your loudest cheers, and help us celebrate our incredible runners. 🎉

Alex, Jasper, Ben & Jim will be running the London Marathon in a Scooby Doo mystery machine costume, in support of Young Lives vs Cancer. Watch their Sky News interview: youtube.com/watch?v=QUnk... They’re attempting to break the world record for the fastest marathon in a four-person costume. 👏

Runners attempting world record in Scooby-Doo's mystery machine

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Been at the London Marathon running show today seeing our amazing @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social runners, and also the London Marathon LEGEND that is Yimmy! (If you've run the marathon, there's a decent chance you know the name)

📢 Have your say! If you received the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey in the post recently, having your say could help the NHS and cancer charities improve services for children and young people with cancer. For more information please visit: www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk

Are you a senior Children’s or TYA cancer nurse with significant experience leading services at PTC, Shared Care, Community, Cancer Network or Research setting? @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social is looking for a new Trustee with your expertise. www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/support-us/g...

Join our Team Young Lives Board of Trustees

As a Trustee you will play a vital role in helping Young Lives vs Cancer to thrive so that failies do not face cancer alone.

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"Cancer diagnosis at 19 left me feeling isolated." Jake shares his experience of being diagnosed with brain cancer while at university this Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #TYACAM

The cancer impacts wheel is always spinning for children and young people with cancer and there is often no predicting where it will land. The Cancer Plan for England is an opportunity to address these impacts. Fill in the cancer plan consultation here: bit.ly/3RUTVFo

Did you or your child receive the Under 16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey in the post recently? Your feedback could help the NHS and cancer charities improve services for children and young people with cancer. For more information please visit: www.under16cancerexperiencesurvey.co.uk

We know the best people to tell us what having cancer as a child or young person is like, and how to change the system for the better, are the people who’ve experienced it. If you’re aged 16+ with lived experience of childhood cancer, join our Voice Hub: ow.ly/oNVq50VBrJ8

"Writing this poem helped me find some light in the chaos." Aagoon wrote Tumour Humour, a poem about being diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 19. Read it in full here: ow.ly/Yvet50VAHZC #TYACAM #WorldArtDay

“I felt as though I was building momentum in this new life and then I had to put that all on pause.” Josh, 24, shares his experience of cancer as part of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Read more 👉 ow.ly/f1f250Vy0L6 #TYACAM

Josh’s story: I was starting a new chapter of my life, then I found out I had cancer

Josh was diagnosed with cancer at just 24 years old. Read his story here as part of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month.

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Emma Wood, Voice Manager at Young Lives vs Cancer talks about how we bring young people with lived experience of cancer and their families into our work and decision-making, and how you can get involved. Read more: ow.ly/oTmu50VwjQk

What is 'Voice' at Young Lives vs Cancer?

Emma Wood, Voice Manager talks about the crucial work of bringing young people with lived experience into our work.

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Our friends at It's Never You are campaigning for better financial support for parents of seriously ill children. Sign their petition today to show your support for #HughsLaw 👉 bit.ly/3QZmbXb

This April, we're joining other cancer charities to raise awareness of the unique set of challenges facing young people with cancer during Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Help us amplify their voices this #TYACAM. Read more 👉 ow.ly/Q5SQ50Vs5MS

We're redesigning the top navigation of our website to make sure that everyone who visits it can find the information they need with ease. Want to get involved by testing our prototype and sharing your thoughts? Email digital.change@younglivesvscancer.org.uk and we'll be in touch.