Success is leaving people wanting more. The sad closure of the what works wellbeing centre leaves a gap that will be keenly felt. Its final report is in link. Congrats to Nancy Hey and her great team for leaving such a valuable legacy whatworkswellbeing.org/resources/our-…

Campaigning to end loneliness will go on, championed by the many committed and passionate individuals and organisations. We look forward to seeing you want you do next as the Campaign to End Loneliness enters its next phase with the Centre for Loneliness Studies

A great new report and accompanying article from Cancer Research UK Policy's Alice Hilborn on NHS diagnostic services in England from a cancer lens - noting early progress on CDCs and the potential for innovation, but real challenges that need strategic planning and investment to address.

More vital loneliness services at risk - and this time a direct link to the failure to maintain clear national leadership on loneliness. This is why a refreshed National strategy & strengthened leadership are key redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-…

Labour's 'First Steps for Change' commitments on cancer incl: Improve cancer survival rates by hitting NHS cancer waiting time & early diagnosis targets within 5 years Make it easier to conduct life-saving research in the NHS Create a smoke-free Britain labour.org.uk/missions/nhs/

Great news! The Campaign to End Loneliness is back and under management of a new team! Professor Andrea Wigfield and Associate Professor Antonia Ypsilanti of the Centre for Loneliness Studies at Sheffield Hallam University have taken over the Campaign from the previous team as

Cancer waiting times are too long for far too many. It's frightening and frustrating to have a cancer diagnosis and have to wait for treatment. The Liberal Democrats are pledging to take action. Our response ⤵️

This is excellent, thank you Liberal Democrats

Daily Mirror: Keir Starmer - My pledge on kids’ health #TomorrowsPapersToday

🆕Here's what our CEO Sarah Woolnough had to say on the health and care pledges in the Conservatives manifesto. Read the full statement: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Now that parties have set out their platforms, Cancer Research UK Policy's brilliant Public Affairs Manager Ian Caleb has grabbed his microscope and taken a close look at all the big commitments that are important for cancer research and care. Well worth a read!⬇️ news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/06/18/wha…

Can we talk about the NHS and health policy now - voters would seem to agree…

Our new report, Leading on Cancer, sets out the evidence on how cancer strategies can drive improvements in outcomes across the UK. We set out the 6 tests that a cancer strategy should fulfil:

Today is the 70th anniversary of the publication of the landmark paper linking #smoking to #cancer. A date to remember and reflect on how far we've come.

We all know the NHS needs saving BUT investing more and more can't just be the solution! What can? We did some quick analysis to see how prevention could reduce burdens on the NHS... 🧵1/10 (thanks to Hugo Harper & Jess for their analysis)

Fantastic that Kim Leadbeater MBE MP will play a key role in the department that leads across government on #TacklingLoneliness excited to see what this team can do Lisa Nandy MP Stephanie Peacock MP

A great article in Health Service Journal from Cancer Research UK Policy's own Naser Turabi, on the implications of new CRUK analysis exposing the rise in cancer patients waiting far too long to begin treatment 1/2 hsj.co.uk/quality-and-pe…

Student loneliness a real challenge, as the great late much-lamented Jo Cox The Jo Cox Foundation found at university. This thoughtful piece offers innovative solutions Campaign to End Loneliness Ending Loneliness Together Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC)

More evidence that Loneliness Harms Health. Severely. Ending Loneliness Together @f4sc GenWell

Very good meeting with Minister Andrew Gwynne MP on behalf of Cancer Research UK Policy on steps we can take to improve cancer outcomes in this country - as detailed in our manifesto #LongerBetterLives cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/we-de…