On Monday 16 December, MPs discussed how to improve the Care Bill at its second reading at the House of Commons. Thanks to our campaigners, we’ve made sure every MP in England* knows about Macmillan’s Do you Care? campaign.
34 MPs have met with people who look after loved ones with cancer, to better understand:
Do you pay for hospital car parking when you attend hospital appointments or receive treatment?
New research by Macmillan shows many of us are being charged and some of us are being charged the full price to use hospital car parks.
I've blogged about Macmillan's campaign on the cost of hospital parking and how you can campaign for better value in your area. You can read my blog here.
Don’t sit back. It’s time…
As the Care Bill enters the House of Commons, Macmillan is asking Government to improve identification and support for people providing unpaid care to loved ones with cancer.
We’ve been speaking to MPs about Macmillan’s campaign and welcomed over 30 MPs to our recent parliamentary event last month.
Freya (our volunteer campaigns blogger) and her partner shared their story with…
Almost a million people in England care for a friend or family member with cancer. Looking after a loved one with cancer can be tough, and while it is available, many carers are not getting the support they need.
We want to tell you about Macmillan's new campaign, and why we're calling on the government to ensure cancer carers are identified and get the support they need.
On average, carers of cancer…
So Conference season has finally come to end, and the blue, red and yellow banners and bunting are being put away until next year.
Party Conference is a bit of a mystery to some, so I thought it might be helpful to tell you what Macmillan was up to at the three main political party conferences this year.
'Conference' marks the new political year. It’s a great opportunity to:
-Introduce new policy ide…
