Macmillan press releases and statements

Macmillan responds to Cancer Incidence Statistics for 2018

Responding to 2018’s Cancer Incidence Statistics for England, published today by Public Health England and based on the national cancer registry, Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

CALLS TO MACMILLAN SUPPORT LINE APPROACH QUARTER OF A MILLION AS CHARITY WARNS MANY PEOPLE CONTACT AT “BREAKING POINT”

• Staff say many calls result from patients feeling they can’t ask questions to the overstretched doctors and nurses caring for them

Macmillan responds to the Queen’s Speech

Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Macmillan’s Director of Policy, Dr Moira Fraser-Pearce, says:

“Protecting NHS funding offers real hope for the future. This much-needed investment is vital, but as acknowledged today, the real issue…

Responding to the reappointment of Matt Hancock as Health and Social Care Secretary, Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:

Responding to the appointment of Thérèse Coffey as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

Macmillan responds to latest cancer waiting times and to the new government

Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

As number of people living with cancer soars by 20% in just five years, charity warns party leaders must prioritise NHS staffing this election

• The estimated number of people living with cancer has climbed 20% in just five years, new…

Responding to the publication of the Conservative Party general election manifesto, Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:

“The NHS is buckling under pressure. Hardworking health professionals are…

Responding to the publication of the Labour Party general election manifesto, Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:

“Under pressure from rising demand and grave staffing shortages, the NHS is creaking at…

Responding to the publication of the Liberal Democrat general election manifesto, Lynda Thomas, Chief Executive at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:

The Liberal Democrat manifesto reflects how critical NHS staffing challenges will…

Responding to NHS England’s September 2019 cancer waiting times, Dr Moira Fraser-Pearce, Director of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

“Today’s results show thousands of people waiting longer than they should to receive a…

New research reveals a staggering 136,000 people now living with ‘chronic cancer’ — and for the first time shows thousands are missing out on the support they need

CHARITY WARNS NHS STAFFING CRISIS PUTTING CANCER PATIENTS’ HEALTH AT RISK

A new survey of cancer patients by Macmillan Cancer Support suggests that their physical and mental health is being negatively impacted by current pressures on the NHS workforce.

Responding to the CQC State of Care report, Dr Moira Fraser-Pearce, Director of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

“The CQC’s report is deeply troubling and shines a light on the scale of the issues across health and social care due to…

Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Macmillan’s Director of Policy, Dr Moira Fraser-Pearce, says:

“Our healthcare system is currently facing a staffing crisis that is crippling frontline services and affecting the care patients receive. We know that waiting times…

Macmillan responds to August 2019 NHS England cancer waiting times

Responding to NHS England’s August 2019 cancer waiting times, Moira Fraser-Pearce, Director of Policy, Campaigns and Influence at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

Boozing causes ‘hangxiety’ headache for more than 1 in 4 Brits

Macmillan responds to Royal College of Nursing study on nursing shortages

Embargoed until: 00:01 Tuesday 17th September 2019

Responding to the study by The Royal College of Nursing which illustrates the impact of nursing shortages on patient safety, Dr…

Macmillan Cancer Support responds to July 2019 NHS England cancer waiting times

Responding to NHS England’s July 2019 cancer waiting times, Dr Fran Woodard, Executive Director of Policy at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

“Today’s results are yet…

Macmillan Cancer Support responds to the Government Spending Review

Responding to the September 2019 Government Spending Review, Dr Moira Fraser-Pearce, Director of Policy, Campaigns & Influence at Macmillan Cancer Support, says:

“We welcome the additional…