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The NHS in England – Have your say
The UK Government are creating a 10-year plan for health services in England, and they want to hear your views.
Reflections on eight years as a trustee at Young Lives vs Cancer
This #TrusteesWeek, Rachel Hollis, a children’s cancer nurse, reflects on the last eight years as a trustee at Young Lives vs Cancer. She talks abou...
Young Lives vs Cancer response to the Scottish Government’s Programme for ...
Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2024-25
Eilidh’s story: I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 17 after already go...
Eilidh shares in her own words what it was like to receive a thryoid cancer diagnosis after already going through years of treatment for leukaemia
Emma’s story: joining Young Lives vs Cancer’s Voice Board
Emma joined our Voice Board to help shape the strategic direction of Young Lives vs Cancer. She shares her experience and explains why others should a...
John’s story: his experience on the Young Lives vs Cancer Voice Board
John joined our Voice Board to give back after we supported his son, Alfie, through cancer treatment. Here he shares his experience and explains why o...
Artie’s story: Diagnosed with a brain tumour at three years old
When Artie was diagnosed with a brain tumour at three years old, his family would have to travel 150 miles there and back to the hospital for his trea...
Hassan’s story: Hassan’s sister shares his story in his memory after...
Hassan's sister, Sadia, shares his story in his memory after he sadly died of acute myeloid leukaemia at 20 years old
“We know you will be busy but children and young people with cancer can’t wa...
A week on from the election of the new UK Government, Young Lives vs Cancer reflects on what this General Election means for children and young people...