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The latest developments and our response

26 Jan 2026 Policy

The latest developments and our response

The government is set to launch the National Cancer Plan for England on 4th February. We are urging policymakers to ensure it delivers meaningful change specifically for people with leukaemia....

Improving access to life-changing treatment – Leukaemia UK’s role in the approval of Aucatzyl

25 Nov 2025 Policy

Improving access to life-changing treatment – Leukaemia UK’s role in the approval of Aucatzyl

Today, NICE announced its recommendation for Aucatzyl (obecabtagene autoleucel), a CAR-T therapy, to be made available on the NHS for treating adults aged 26 and over with relapsed or refractory...

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One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

01 Aug 2022 Policy

One Cancer Voice writes to Sajid Javid ahead of 10-Year Cancer Plan

Today, with over 50 cancer charities, we wrote to the Secretary of State for Health & Social Care, Sajid Javid, to...

Cancer charities unite in encouraging the Government to address crucial issues as part of their “War on Cancer”

04 Jul 2022 Policy

Cancer charities unite in encouraging the Government to address crucial issues as part of their “War on Cancer”

In February this year, the Government declared a “War on Cancer”, and asked individuals and organisations to respond to a...

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

06 Jun 2022 Policy

An open letter to people with a weakened immune system

Leukaemia UK joins the NHS and other charity leaders by signing an open letter, to encourage people with a weakened...

Leukaemia UK is looking for volunteers for their Patient Experience Advisory Panel

04 Jun 2022 Policy

Leukaemia UK is looking for volunteers for their Patient Experience Advisory Panel

Leukaemia UK is committed to championing advancements in better treatments and care for all. We want to ensure the needs...

Leukaemia UK reveals new strategy to go further than ever to stop leukaemia devastating lives

25 May 2022 Fundraising

Leukaemia UK reveals new strategy to go further than ever to stop leukaemia devastating lives

We're excited to share that we now have a bold, new strategy that will go further than ever to stop...

One Cancer Voice 10-Year Cancer Plan Consensus Statement

30 Mar 2022 Policy

One Cancer Voice 10-Year Cancer Plan Consensus Statement

Today, as one of 54 cancer charities, we speak with One Cancer Voice and publish 10 tests that the Government's new 10-year...

Charities call on NHS to treat blood cancer equally in decision-making

16 Nov 2021 Policy

Charities call on NHS to treat blood cancer equally in decision-making

Blood cancer is the UK’s third biggest cause of cancer deaths, with over 15,000 deaths a year. It is the...

An urgent call from One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities for the Comprehensive Spending Review to deliver Government commitments to improve cancer survival & care

10 Nov 2021 Policy

An urgent call from One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities for the Comprehensive Spending Review to deliver Government commitments to improve cancer survival & care

Leukaemia UK has joined with 50 other cancer charities in writing to the Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer and...

Leading leukaemia charities call on Rishi Sunak not to cut financial lifeline for blood cancer patients

24 Sep 2021 Policy

Leading leukaemia charities call on Rishi Sunak not to cut financial lifeline for blood cancer patients

Leading blood cancer charities have today sent a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, calling on him to continue financial support for leukaemia and other...