Campaign for change: Stop leukaemia devastating lives

Together, we have the power to change lives.

Your voice is powerful

Whether leukaemia has touched your life directly or through someone you love, your experience matters. Leukaemia is distressing—but together, we can help stop it from devastating more lives.

You don’t need to be a policy expert to make a difference. We’ll show you exactly how to turn your voice into action.

Take action

Sharing your experience of leukaemia with politicians and decision-makers can help to create a better world for people affected by the disease.

We’ve got a simple template you can use so it shouldn’t take long.

Stand up for those impacted by leukaemia

Do you believe national policies could do more to save and improve the lives of people with leukaemia?

At Leukaemia UK, we believe they not only can — they must.

We’re tackling real challenges, finding practical solutions, and pushing decision-makers to act.

But we can’t do it alone.

With your support, we can drive the change that’s urgently needed — and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

What we are calling on the government for

Our priorities are shaped by the real experiences of patients, families, and researchers — and they can’t wait.

Why it’s important we continue to push for change

Leukaemia affects over 10,000 people in the UK each year, mostly adults over 65 and it’s also the most common childhood cancer.

37% are diagnosed in emergency settings, reducing treatment options and survival.

Survival rates remain low, especially for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

Early diagnosis is critical.

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leukaemia is the12th most common cancer in the UK

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AML has a 5 year survival rate of 22%

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leukaemia has a high rate of emergency diagnosis, 37%

Behind these numbers are real people, like Jake, whose life have been deeply affected.

Jake’s Story

Jake was only 13 when he caught a cold that he just couldn’t get rid of. It turned out to be the start of three months of strange symptoms, which led to his AML diagnosis. Jake believes the government must do more to help people affected by leukaemia.

Jake in hospital

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