Media Centre

Want to know about children and young people with cancer and their families? Well, we’ve got something to say! Our Media and PR team is available 24/7 for comment, interviews and information.

For media enquiries only, call our Media and PR team on 020 8752 2812 or email mediarelations@younglivesvscancer.org.uk (Please note, we are only able to help with media queries on this number, for anything else please call 0300 330 0803)

Out of hours contact: +44 (0)844 848 1189

You can also check out our contacts for journalists and our Ambassadors and Celebrity Supporters page.

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the 2024 Spring Budget

Wednesday 6 March 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer says while some of today's announcements will offer some support, we still need to see much more targeted, long-term support for the children, young people and families facing cancer

The Department of Health and Social Care announces new Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce

Tuesday 6 February 2024

The establishment of the Taskforce comes after almost two years of campaigning by Young Lives vs Cancer and Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG), who together have been calling on UK government to implement a dedicated Children and Young People’s Cancer Plan.

Young Lives vs Cancer appoints new Director of Income Generation

Monday 22 January 2024

Dominique Davis will take up her new role at the end of January

A photo of Dominique, her head is slightly tilted to the left and she is smiling at the camera.

Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster takes on TCS London Marathon for children’s cancer charity and cause close to heart

Friday 12 January 2024

An image of actor Phil Dunster holding a Young Lives vs Cancer t-shirt outside Paul's House, one of Young Lives vs Cancer's Homes from Home.

Cancer, healthcare and children’s charities ask Department of Health in Northern Ireland to reconsider hospital parking consultation

Monday 8 January 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer and 16 other charities ask Department of Health in Northern Ireland to reconsider consultation for hospital car parking charges

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the Scottish Government’s annual budget for 2024-25

Wednesday 20 December 2023

Young Lives vs Cancer chosen charity for this year’s Mirror Christmas appeal

Sunday 3 December 2023

Throughout December, Mirror readers will learn of the support Young Lives vs Cancer provides to children and young people with cancer and their families and be invited to donate towards their Christmas fundraising appeal.

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to Autumn Statement

Wednesday 22 November 2023

Young Lives vs Cancer sees Autumn Statement as a missed opportunity to provide better financial support to children and young people with cancer and their families

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to 2022 Under-16 Cancer Patient Experience Survey results

Wednesday 8 November 2023