Last week saw the end of party conference season for another year. This was a particularly big year for everyone, and not least for Macmillan. This is the last party conference before the general election in May next year. It’s where the parties formulate and, in some cases, decide on their manifesto pledeges.
If manifestos do not include pledges that will help support cancer patients and their loved ones it is…
Each year almost 120,000 people of working age are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. In 2012 I was one of those 120,000.
I’d been in a new job for six months when I was diagnosed with cancer. On top of coming to terms with the diagnosis, learning about treatment options and side effects, and breaking the news to family and friends, I was also worried about what would happen to me at work and how my employer would respond…
This is a guest blog post from Transport For All, who write about their Sick of Waiting campaign.
Patient transport isn’t working for patients.
Patients missing their hospital appointments… because of patient transport.
Patients waiting several hours to be taken home after their appointment… because of patient transport.
Patients unable to use buses or trains… deemed ineligible for patient transport…
Phew! Yesterday saw an intense and exciting event with Macmillan’s Cancer Voices in Parliament. We were joined by incredible campaigners who told MPs that the dignity, respect and compassionate care of cancer patients have to be a top priority for all political parties…
Planning for end of life isn’t easy. The one thing most of us want is the choice to die at home, surrounded by our loved ones and with the care and support we need.
Some of you may have been watching the TV series My Last Summer. It follows five terminally ill people as they talk frankly about their experiences in their final months. Watching the series has made me think about the choices I want around how and…
