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Young Lives vs Cancer responds to UK Government’s U-turn on disability benefits

Friday 27 June 2025

Young Lives vs Cancer welcomes the UK Government's U-turn on disability benefits, but is still concerned what it will mean for young people with cancer in the future

Young Lives vs Cancer warns that proposed changes to PIP eligibility would be an enormous blow to young people with cancer

Thursday 26 June 2025

Young Lives vs Cancer says the Government needs to consider the impact the proposed changes to PIP (Personal Independence Payment) would have on young people with cancer, already struggling to cover the extra costs £700 a month they face during treatment.

Charities call for U-turn on changes to disability benefits that will restrict cancer patients from accessing financial support

Tuesday 10 June 2025

Young Lives vs Cancer is part of a group of UK charities supporting people with cancer who have written to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, calling for a U-turn on the UK Government’s upcoming changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Charities write to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, calling for a U-turn on the UK Government’s upcoming changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Tuesday 10 June 2025

Letter to Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, calling for a U-turn on the UK Government’s upcoming changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Derby Mum tells her story in national TV advert for Young Lives vs Cancer

Monday 12 May 2025

Two-year-old Nancy stars in Young Lives vs Cancer's new fundraising TV advert

Nancy while receiving treatment in hospital

Actress Callie Cooke takes on the race of her life to run the London Marathon for Young Lives vs Cancer

Thursday 24 April 2025

Shane McGuigan takes on the race of his life to run the London Marathon for Young Lives vs Cancer in memory of his sister

Thursday 24 April 2025

Footballer Leonardo Bonucci on stepping out of post-career comfort zone to take on London Marathon challenge for Young Lives vs Cancer

Thursday 24 April 2025

Our response to the Welsh Government Budget 2025/26 

Thursday 17 April 2025

The Senedd / Welsh Parliament building in Cardiff