A National Brain Tumour Strategy can’t wait!
Earlier this year, more than 52,000 people signed our open letter calling for a National Brain Tumour Strategy. Now, it’s time to demand your MP takes action!
It’s clear that current strategies to tackle cancer aren’t working for people affected by brain tumours. They face unique challenges across the entire pathway, which is why a National Brain Tumour Strategy is needed to save lives and reduce suffering.
In February 2024, we launched our campaign calling for the government to develop and implement a National Brain Tumour Strategy. More than 52,000 people signed our open letter to the four Health Ministers in the UK, showing the community agreed this was a clear path to saving lives and reducing suffering.
It’s time to demand action from your MP
Although the General Election disrupted our plans a little, the new government and serving MPs should now be settled into their roles.
People affected by a brain tumour diagnosis can’t keep waiting for change. That’s why it’s time to demand action from your MP and ask them to support our campaign for a National Brain Tumour Strategy!
Why we need a National Brain Tumour Strategy
There are significant differences between brain tumours and other types of cancer – from how they form and are measured to the ways we diagnose, treat and research them.
People affected by a brain tumour also experience challenges that are completely unique to this type of cancer because of the physical impact on their brain.
People with low grade, non-cancerous brain tumours experience many of the same challenges as people with brain cancer, but are inadvertently excluded from current strategies to tackle cancer.
A National Brain Tumour Strategy would address the uniqueness of brain tumours as a disease area and the unique challenges faced by the brain tumour community.
National Brain Tumour Strategy policy paper – PDF
Download our National Brain Tumour Strategy policy paper to get more information about what we're calling for.
It’s time to demand action from your MP!
It’s time to show your local MP that you support a National Brain Tumour Strategy and demand your MP takes action!
Follow four simple steps to email your MP today.
What does a National Brain Tumour Strategy need to achieve?
Essential care and support for everybody
We must improve care for those with brain tumours, offering them the support they deserve. Together, we can make sure no one faces this diagnosis alone.
Faster, more efficient diagnosis across the UK
Faster diagnosis can prevent lasting harm. Let’s fix our broken system and help save lives through faster, more efficient diagnosis. Together, we can make it happen.
Increased pioneering research into brain tumours
We need more money, more staff, more capacity and more incentives to attract diverse funders. Together we can make research breakthroughs a reality.
Access to new and better treatments
By ensuring people have access to new treatments and trials, we can offer hope. Let’s ensure that everyone has a fair chance at better treatments and brighter futures.