Massive congratulations Karen Addington this is so well deserved. Very proud of my first charity sector boss. You’ve done so much for the T1 diabetes community.

New vlog👇We’re in Parliament. Over 700 people talking to their MPs about the hardship they’re seeing in their communities & asking them to support reforming Universal Credit & stop massive cuts to disability support. Trussell Joseph Rowntree Foundation

In today's The Mirror our Chief Executive Rachel Kirby-Rider 💙 shares how changes to PIP eligibility "will be an enormous blow to young people with cancer...This is why Young Lives vs Cancer will continue to campaign to make sure the next generation of young cancer patients get the

A world where almost nobody develops cervical cancer is within reach – but only if HPV vaccination and screening are accessible in every country. At Cancer Research UK we’re proud to have helped create a tool to help global policymakers implement vital prevention strategies. Read more:

Rider Retires! This Sunday, the legendary Steve Rider will present his final show before he retires following a stellar 45 years working for ITV and BBC. Steve began his career as a reporter at LBC before moving to Anglia Television. As he progressed through the ranks he went

Ravi you are a superstar ❤️

We've joined Young Lives vs Cancer and other charities in writing to Liz Kendall MP to call for a U Turn on proposed changes to PIP: supporting everyone affected by cancer and life-limiting/restricting illness to maintain their independence younglivesvscancer.org.uk/media-centre/g…

Many young people with cancer rely on PIP to help towards the immediate extra costs of cancer - £700 a month from diagnosis. In today’s The Mirror, Daniel, now in remission, shares concerns for what the cuts could mean for young people with cancer: ow.ly/KQCM50WicQM

Today is the start of #DisabilityPrideMonth – the same day MPs will vote on whether to reduce financial support for people with disabilities. Young people Jasmine, Dan and Farid share their message to MPs before the vote later today 👇 #WelfareBill #PIP

NEWS: Despite overwhelming concern from disabled people and organisations that support them, MPs have voted the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill through to its next stage on the first day of #DisabilityPrideMonth. Our CEO Rachel Kirby-Rider shares her

Today's 10-Year Health Plan is a welcome step forward, but for children & young people with cancer, the forthcoming Cancer Plan must use this as stepping stone to go further. Full response from the CYP Cancer Coalition on our new LinkedIn page (follow us!) linkedin.com/pulse/patient-…

UK Government has released their 10-year plan for health, an important step in addressing challenges in England's health services. Our CEO Rachel Kirby-Rider has spent the past day reflecting on the plan and what it means for young cancer patients. 👉 ow.ly/Yt7r50WkYfR

My son's writing his A-Level Extended Project on US Electoral College. He's gathering research about public perceptions of it as an electoral system. Please if you can fill in the form with your views (it's completely anonymous) forms.office.com/r/P8iVc7JxTL

Thank you @CarlaLockhart for noting the costs people with cancer face in today's #WelfareBill debate. Young people often rely on support like Universal Credit Health Element to help with unavoidable extra costs of £700 per month, and an average income drop of £6,000 per year.

The Universal Credit Bill passed its final stage this week, confirming changes Universal Credit will be made for those who apply from April 2026. Our CEO Rachel Kirby-Rider 💙 has been reflecting on what the changes will mean for young cancer patients. 👉 ow.ly/yKFk50WnGaB

I find the comments how 16/17 yr olds aren’t mature enough to vote so patronising. I work with YP, have a 17yr son & by large find they have better understanding of geopolitical issues than most older people. About time YP had a say in their future. theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

Our CEO Judith Owens MBE and the Titanic Belfast team were delighted to visit Young Lives vs Cancer’s Amy’s House in Belfast. This incredible ‘home from home’ supports families during treatment and we’re proud to continue supporting the vital work they do across NI. 💜

A vital message from Jewish leaders, imploring the Prime Minister and government of Israel to stop using starvation as a weapon of war and to allow humanity aid in. 🙏

Articulates perfect storm Charities face - growing costs (NIC, inflation), urgent demand for services, funding declining. Charities are highly complex organisations. 2 solutions 1) a carve out of NIC increase 2) funders provide unrestricted core income. theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Bob Geldof, "It enrages me to a point beyond comprehension when I see the images of starving Palestinians in Gaza" Trevor Philips, "Israeli view is there is no famine caused by Israel, its been engineered by Hamas" Bob Geldof, "The Israeli authorities are lying" Trevor