Author: Liam MacLua-Hodgson

We provide an update on the Scottish Steering Committees decided ambitions and objectives that members will seek to achieve.

This week we hosted a roundtable with representatives from the life sciences sector to begin to understand potential barriers to innovation across the UK.

NHS Scotland has published updated referral guidance for suspected cancers – including brain. We share information on some of the key changes that have been made.

The Rare Cancers Bill is at risk of falling – we urge supporters to get in touch with their MP to ensure it progresses.

Following the launch of the UK Governments 10 Year Health Plan, we analyse some of the key announcements that may impact the brain tumour community

In April, new research was published looking into the association between tumour size and improved outcomes

We share information on activity that has taken place across the UK in the drive to improve outcomes for all those affected by brain tumours.

The Government is working on a National Cancer Plan to improve patient experience for those affected. Here we share detail of what our submission to the Government’s Consultation included.

During Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we visited Holyrood and met with MSPs to share the importance of achieving a faster diagnosis for those affected by brain tumours.

We met with Neil Gray – the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care in Scotland – to discuss strategies for speeding up brain tumour diagnosis in Scotland.

What is the Darzi report and what does it reveal about brain tumour diagnosis, treatment and care in England?

The Brain Tumour Charity alongside Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce colleagues met with the Cabinet Secretary for Health in Scotland to discuss the delivery of the Scottish Cancer Strategy

We’re excited to announce a new Chair of our Scottish Steering Committee and share his answers to some of our introductory questions

We take a closer look at the pledges made in the Plaid Cymru, SNP, Reform UK & Green Party manifestos and what they could mean for people affected by a brain tumour.

This Brain Tumour Awareness Month we held three events in the parliaments of Scotland, Wales and Westminster. Highlighting our new It’s a No Brainer campaign and enabling volunteers to share their experiences with policymakers.

Following Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day, our advocates at the events share their experience of attending and what they would like to see happen next.

An update from our Policy and Campaigns team following an exciting week in Scotland.

An update on the Scottish Steering Committee’s new objectives and next steps.

Theo Burrell shares her experience of advocating for faster diagnosis of brain tumours at the latest meeting of the Scottish Cross Party Group on Cancer.

Results show that brain cancer has the lowest rating of care across all cancer types.

The Scottish Government has launched its Cancer Strategy outlining its plan to improve cancer services and overall survival in the next 10 years.

NHS England has asked hospitals to work towards a 10 day turnaround for delivering diagnosis results but what does this mean for our community and what more can be done to improve diagnosis times for those affected by brain tumours?

During Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we visited Westminster and met with MPs to campaign for faster diagnosis of brain tumours.

We visited Scottish Parliament during Brain Tumour Awareness Month to promote Better Safe Than Tumour – our awareness campaign!