Put blood cancer on your MS' agenda
Thank you to everyone who wrote to their candidates in the Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru) election about blood cancer. Now the elections are over, it’s time to introduce yourself to your new MSs and let them know how they can champion Blood Cancer UK in the Senedd.
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Helen's story
"We need politicians in Wales to care about blood cancer"
Like so many in Wales, my blood cancer diagnosis took far too long. I remember not even being asked my symptoms, and was simply referred for an ultrasound months in the future.
It felt like I had to fight to be diagnosed, and it was only by chance that I got an earlier ultrasound that led to my diagnosis. Since then, I’ve got involved with Blood Cancer UK, because I know timely access to blood cancer treatments in Wales is too often down to luck. It shouldn’t be this way.
That’s why I’m asking you today, to email your Member of the Senedd and ask them to deliver for people with blood cancer.
Whether it’s equal access to innovative treatments and trials, support from a fully funded blood cancer workforce, or reassurance that they’ll be diagnosed as early as possible, no one with blood cancer in Wales should be left behind.
Please write to your MS, and help put blood cancer on their agenda from day one.
I’m a Blood Cancer UK Ambassador and a member of the Policy Collective – I’ve represented the charity at the Senedd, talking to decision makers about what needs to change. But there are other ways to support Blood Cancer UK’s campaigning work, like emailing your newly elected Members of the Senedd (MSs).
Revisit our election asks
We published a manifesto with seven asks for the new Welsh Government.
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 about the work we’re doing.
Become a Blood Cancer UK Ambassador
Our Ambassadors raise awareness of our work by sharing their story. Express your interest in becoming an ambassador by emailing [email protected]
Discover more of our policy and influencing work
Put blood cancer on your MSP's agenda
It's time to introduce yourself to your MSPs and let them know how they can champion Blood Cancer UK in Holyrood.
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 about the work we're doing.
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.