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Campaign with us

Be part of a movement of tens of thousands of people across the UK, who are campaigning for better support for people living with cancer.
General Election 2024
This General Election marks a critical moment to transform people's experience of living with cancer. Find out how you can help us call on the next UK Government to revolutionse cancer care for everyone.
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Campaign with Macmillan

We campaign for real change to improve the lives of everyone living with or with affected by cancer. Find out how your support makes a difference.


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Join tens of thousands of people across the UK, who are campaigning for better support for people living with cancer. 

 

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Join our campaign: What Are We Waiting For?

Thousands of lives are being put at risk due to long waits for cancer tests and treatments. We're campaigning for UK governments to take urgent action now.

 

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Helping you campaign

Do you want to campaign for people living with cancer? We have tools, tips and advice to help.

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Understanding your rights

If you’re worried about the care you’re receiving, or feel you’re being treated unfairly, the Raising Your Voice toolkit can help.

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Join our network

Join our campaigner network, and become part of a movement to help people with cancer live life as fully as possible.

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Get in touch

If you'd like to share your experiences with us or find out more about campaigning, get in touch at campaigns@macmillan.org.uk.

Do you have a story about how cancer has affected you?

Sharing your experience of cancer can help us to influence politicians and decision-makers to create a better world for people affected by cancer.
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Clare welcoming a Macmillan Professional at her front door, chatting with Macmillan Professionals in her home, preparing food.

Our past campaigns

Find out about all the different ways in which our recent campaigns have helped people living with and affected by cancer.

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Stop cancer becoming the forgotten 'c'
We campaigned throughout the pandemic to make sure cancer was not the forgotten 'C'. Find out how we campaigned for the UK governments to invest in Macmillan nurses.
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Why we need to fix Universal Credit
Universal Credit is difficult to apply for and often comes with long delayed payments. We campaigned to make sure people living with cancer get the support they need, when they need it.
A lady with a blue jumper shares cancer information with a man.A lady with a blue jumper shares cancer information with a man.
Improving cancer information in Wales
Many people living with cancer are not getting the information they need to understand their treatment. We campaigned and created a guide to help people understand their cancer treatment in Wales.
All of our campaigns

Our other work

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Our work with governments

We work with governments and politicians across the UK to improve care and support at every stage of the cancer journey.

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Our policy work
We want a better world for people affected by cancer. Find out how we develop policies that will improve support for people living with cancer.

Our latest blogs

Read our most recent blogs about the campaign work we do to influence governments and shape policy.
Macmillan staff gathered on Westminster Bridge outside the Houses of Parliament. They are wearing green Macmillan t-shirts. Macmillan staff gathered on Westminster Bridge outside the Houses of Parliament. They are wearing green Macmillan t-shirts.
Five talking points from ITV's first debate
On Tuesday 4th June, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer took part in their first televised leader’s debate of the election campaign. Here are some of the key points from the debate.
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Six ways Rachel Reeves could help people with cancer
When is the UK Budget and what should it include to rebuild the NHS and support people with cancer?
A group of people are standing in a queue on a bridge near the Parliament building in London. The person in front of the queue has short brown hair and is wearing a green jacket. Behind them are people looking at their phones, books and other objects.A group of people are standing in a queue on a bridge near the Parliament building in London. The person in front of the queue has short brown hair and is wearing a green jacket. Behind them are people looking at their phones, books and other objects.
What Are We Waiting For? – our campaign is making sure your voice is heard.
Over 10,000 of us have signed the Macmillan banner calling on governments across the UK to tackle dangerously long waits for cancer tests and treatment. Find out more.