2026 Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) Election
On 7 May, Wales will elect 96 Members of the Senedd. This is our chance to make blood cancer a priority on Wales' political agenda.
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Make your voice heard
No matter how much or little you can do, your voice matters. You can read our manifesto, learn how to talk to candidates or use our prepared questions.
Read our manifesto
Our manifesto overview tells you exactly what we're asking our political representatives to do and why.
What it takes: your voice
We know that interacting with political candidates may feel daunting, so we've put together a useful guide to help you.
Question bank
We've prepared some questions you might want to ask candidates.
Background to the Welsh election
What responsibilities does the Senedd have?
- Health is fully devolved, meaning the Welsh Government is responsible for how the NHS in Wales is funded and delivered.
- For people living with blood cancer, this directly affects diagnosis, access to treatments or clinical trials, and the support and services they rely on.
How do I vote?
- To find out how to register to vote or to vote by post or proxy, as well as information on finding your polling station and how to complete your ballot, click here.
Changes to the Senedd in 2026:
- This election marks big changes in the Senedd, with 36 additional members being elected to the Senedd under a new voting system, electing 96 members in total.
- This has the potential to mean more Members championing blood cancer in the Senedd.
- There are new constituencies too, with 16 constituencies each electing six Members of the Senedd.
- For the first time, everyone aged 16 and over can vote.
- More information can be found here.
For too long, Welsh governments have overlooked the unique challenges that blood cancer presents. We know what it takes to beat blood cancer in Wales. Can you help us get there?
- Helen Rowntree, CEO of Blood Cancer UK
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Scottish Parliament Election
An election is also taking place in Scotland. Find out what we're doing to make blood cancer a priority in Scotland's political agenda.
UK Blood Cancer Action Plan
In 2024 we published our award-winning Action Plan which made 17 recommendations to improve blood cancer survival in the UK.
Join our Policy Collective
Our Policy Collective is made up of people from across the UK who want to help shape our policy and influencing work or just want to hear regular updates from the Policy team.
National Cancer Plan for England
Find out what the National Cancer Plan for England means for people living with blood cancer, including what it means for the devolved nations.