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Welsh Travel and Accommodation Fund announced alongside Cancer Strategy for Wales

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Our response to the Timms Review interim report into PIP

Thursday 9 July 2026

Graphic for our latest research The Cost of Waiting. Graphic shows a pink clock with a pound sign

As uncertainty in UK Government continues, Young Lives vs Cancer says implementation of the National Cancer Plan must be prioritised and changes to leadership in key government departments cannot be a barrier to its progress

Wednesday 8 July 2026

Young Lives vs Cancer is committed to ensuring the National Cancer Plan for England is implemented to provide vital support to children and young people diagnosed with cancer

Wetherspoons release limited-edition bucket hats to raise funds for children and young people with cancer

Friday 26 June 2026

JD Wetherspoon release limited run of bucket hats this summer to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer

Charities urge government to consider changes in Timms Review to support cancer patients struggling with costs during treatment

Wednesday 27 May 2026

Young Lives vs Cancer and several charities supporting cancer patients across the UK join together to urge UK Government to ensure PIP system provides the financial support cancer patients need

The cost of waiting banner image. Image of a clock and a pound sign.

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to Social Security Scotland’s report on Child Disability Payment

Thursday 21 May 2026

Graphic for our latest research The Cost of Waiting. Graphic shows a pink clock with a pound sign

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the Scottish Government’s ADP Review response

Thursday 19 March 2026

"A step forward, but young cancer patients cannot afford to wait" Our response to the Scottish Government's ADP Review.

Graphic for our latest research The Cost of Waiting. Graphic shows a pink clock with a pound sign

“A landmark moment for children and young people with cancer” – Young Lives vs Cancer responds to publication of National Cancer Plan for England

Wednesday 4 February 2026

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New £10m fund for travel costs in National Cancer Plan will be ‘transformative’ for young people with cancer and families

Tuesday 3 February 2026

After nearly a decade of campaigning, today Young Lives vs Cancer is celebrating the news that, as part of the National Cancer Plan, the UK Government has responded to their campaign and announced a £10 million fund to help children, young people with cancer and families with the cost of travel to hospital.