Kirsty Slack
@kirstymslack.bsky.social
Policy & Public Affairs in the third sector. Posts normally about health policy. Giving this place a whirl.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Today we are joining with #OneCancerVoice to call for urgent action to address the needs of young people with cancer. (1/5)
August 27, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today we are joining with #OneCancerVoice to call for urgent action to address the needs of young people with cancer. (1/5)
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Yesterday we were pleased to meet with Minister for Public Health and Prevention, @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social and @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to discuss our work on clinical trials and the parliamentary roundtable we hosted in April. (1/4).
July 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Yesterday we were pleased to meet with Minister for Public Health and Prevention, @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social and @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to discuss our work on clinical trials and the parliamentary roundtable we hosted in April. (1/4).
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Today we hosted the Chair of Children and Young People’s Cancer Taskforce Caroline Dinenage MP at our unit in @uhsft.bsky.social
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (right) is pictured here with Lead Nurse Jo Grout (left). (1/4).
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (right) is pictured here with Lead Nurse Jo Grout (left). (1/4).
June 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today we hosted the Chair of Children and Young People’s Cancer Taskforce Caroline Dinenage MP at our unit in @uhsft.bsky.social
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (right) is pictured here with Lead Nurse Jo Grout (left). (1/4).
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP (right) is pictured here with Lead Nurse Jo Grout (left). (1/4).
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Research from the University of Nottingham has found teenagers in the UK are facing average waits of almost nine weeks for a cancer diagnosis: www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
Age group which waits the longest for cancer diagnosis revealed
While some children are diagnosed on the same day their symptoms began, others waited up to six years, experts have found
www.independent.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Research from the University of Nottingham has found teenagers in the UK are facing average waits of almost nine weeks for a cancer diagnosis: www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
This week, I met with young people and the @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social to deliver their letter to the Department of Health and Social Care.
#AndYoungPeople is calling for children and young people to be included in the National Cancer Plan, ensuring their voices are listened to.
#AndYoungPeople is calling for children and young people to be included in the National Cancer Plan, ensuring their voices are listened to.
May 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This week, I met with young people and the @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social to deliver their letter to the Department of Health and Social Care.
#AndYoungPeople is calling for children and young people to be included in the National Cancer Plan, ensuring their voices are listened to.
#AndYoungPeople is calling for children and young people to be included in the National Cancer Plan, ensuring their voices are listened to.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
I am honoured to have joined young people and the @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social to hand in their open letter to the Government, calling for young people’s voices in the National Cancer Plan.
The #AndYoungPeople campaign is vital for ensuring young people with cancer get the support they need.
The #AndYoungPeople campaign is vital for ensuring young people with cancer get the support they need.
May 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I am honoured to have joined young people and the @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social to hand in their open letter to the Government, calling for young people’s voices in the National Cancer Plan.
The #AndYoungPeople campaign is vital for ensuring young people with cancer get the support they need.
The #AndYoungPeople campaign is vital for ensuring young people with cancer get the support they need.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Yesterday was a powerful day.
Young people, MPs and our founders joined us at Westminster as we handed the Department of Health and Social Care our open letter calling for young people’s voices to be included in the National Cancer Plan.
Young people, MPs and our founders joined us at Westminster as we handed the Department of Health and Social Care our open letter calling for young people’s voices to be included in the National Cancer Plan.
May 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Yesterday was a powerful day.
Young people, MPs and our founders joined us at Westminster as we handed the Department of Health and Social Care our open letter calling for young people’s voices to be included in the National Cancer Plan.
Young people, MPs and our founders joined us at Westminster as we handed the Department of Health and Social Care our open letter calling for young people’s voices to be included in the National Cancer Plan.
Thank you to @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and the 42 MPs who signed this letter in support of our #AndYoungPeople campaign
42 MPs and I are backing @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social's #AndYoungPeople campaign - the National Cancer Plan needs to consider the unique needs of young people with cancer. That's why we've written to the Health Secretary to urge him to listen to young people's voice and act upon what they say.
May 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thank you to @clivejonesmp.bsky.social and the 42 MPs who signed this letter in support of our #AndYoungPeople campaign
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Thank you, Abtisam Mohamed MP, @pauldaviesmp.bsky.social, @clivejonesmp.bsky.social, @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social, @nihr.bsky.social, @skcuk.bsky.social, @amrc-uk.bsky.social, Rosanna Larter CRUK, Lorna Fern and Dr Ben Hood. 💙
April 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thank you, Abtisam Mohamed MP, @pauldaviesmp.bsky.social, @clivejonesmp.bsky.social, @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social, @nihr.bsky.social, @skcuk.bsky.social, @amrc-uk.bsky.social, Rosanna Larter CRUK, Lorna Fern and Dr Ben Hood. 💙
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Today we hosted a roundtable at @ukparliament.parliament.uk on the barriers young people with cancer face accessing clinical trials, chaired by @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social MP and our Chief Nurse Louise Soanes.
April 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today we hosted a roundtable at @ukparliament.parliament.uk on the barriers young people with cancer face accessing clinical trials, chaired by @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social MP and our Chief Nurse Louise Soanes.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Last month, ahead of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, a group of young people who have been supported by us were able to visit Scottish Parliament to share their concerns and experiences with MSPs. Here, Elena describes the experience through her eyes 💙
April 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last month, ahead of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, a group of young people who have been supported by us were able to visit Scottish Parliament to share their concerns and experiences with MSPs. Here, Elena describes the experience through her eyes 💙
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
We want to thank decision makers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who have showed their support for teenagers and young adults this #TYACAM 💙 (3/3)
April 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We want to thank decision makers in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who have showed their support for teenagers and young adults this #TYACAM 💙 (3/3)
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
🧵: In addition to ensuring that the distinct needs of young people with cancer in England are heard in the upcoming cancer plan, we're also drawing attention to the needs of young people in devolved nations this Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. (1/3)
April 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🧵: In addition to ensuring that the distinct needs of young people with cancer in England are heard in the upcoming cancer plan, we're also drawing attention to the needs of young people in devolved nations this Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. (1/3)
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
We’re already working closely with the Government to give our expertise (you can read more about this on our website). But by signing our open letter and helping raise awareness you can help ensure the needs of young people with cancer aren’t forgotten at this critical time.
April 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We’re already working closely with the Government to give our expertise (you can read more about this on our website). But by signing our open letter and helping raise awareness you can help ensure the needs of young people with cancer aren’t forgotten at this critical time.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
So why does the National Cancer Plan matter? Health plans are not just shiny documents – they're about real people’s real lives. What’s included in these plans has a long-lasting impact on people’s healthcare.
April 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
So why does the National Cancer Plan matter? Health plans are not just shiny documents – they're about real people’s real lives. What’s included in these plans has a long-lasting impact on people’s healthcare.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
It’s Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness month and our #AndYoungPeople campaign is raising awareness of why it’s crucial young people with cancer are included in the Government’s National Cancer Plan for England.
We want to share some of these reasons here:
We want to share some of these reasons here:
April 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It’s Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness month and our #AndYoungPeople campaign is raising awareness of why it’s crucial young people with cancer are included in the Government’s National Cancer Plan for England.
We want to share some of these reasons here:
We want to share some of these reasons here:
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
The Government must listen to the voices of young people or risk leaving them behind.
Follow this link: www.teenagecancertrust.org/pledge to sign our open letter and add your name to our #AndYoungPeople campaign.
Follow this link: www.teenagecancertrust.org/pledge to sign our open letter and add your name to our #AndYoungPeople campaign.
Support our #AndYoungPeople campaign | Teenage Cancer Trust
www.teenagecancertrust.org
April 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The Government must listen to the voices of young people or risk leaving them behind.
Follow this link: www.teenagecancertrust.org/pledge to sign our open letter and add your name to our #AndYoungPeople campaign.
Follow this link: www.teenagecancertrust.org/pledge to sign our open letter and add your name to our #AndYoungPeople campaign.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
We’re frustrated with repeating the words “and young people”. Here’s why – and here’s what the Government can do this Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month to change things…
(a 🧵 thread)
(a 🧵 thread)
April 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
We’re frustrated with repeating the words “and young people”. Here’s why – and here’s what the Government can do this Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month to change things…
(a 🧵 thread)
(a 🧵 thread)
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Today's Spring Statement was a chance for UK Government to support children and young people with cancer with the extra costs that come with a diagnosis.
Our CEO @rachelkirby.bsky.social shares her reflections on how the statement missed the mark for the families we support.
👉 bit.ly/4hP8PYr
Our CEO @rachelkirby.bsky.social shares her reflections on how the statement missed the mark for the families we support.
👉 bit.ly/4hP8PYr
March 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Today's Spring Statement was a chance for UK Government to support children and young people with cancer with the extra costs that come with a diagnosis.
Our CEO @rachelkirby.bsky.social shares her reflections on how the statement missed the mark for the families we support.
👉 bit.ly/4hP8PYr
Our CEO @rachelkirby.bsky.social shares her reflections on how the statement missed the mark for the families we support.
👉 bit.ly/4hP8PYr
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
We didn't hear any new details about investing in the NHS in today's #SpringStatement but we're continuing to ask the Government to provide more detail on funding and reform for young people with cancer in its upcoming National Cancer Plan.
March 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We didn't hear any new details about investing in the NHS in today's #SpringStatement but we're continuing to ask the Government to provide more detail on funding and reform for young people with cancer in its upcoming National Cancer Plan.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Fantastic to learn about the work of @TeenageCancer locally at Freeman Hospital Northern Centre for Cancer.
Teenagers and young adults co-created tyar.org to explain the importance of including this age group in cancer research and their need for bespoke care.
Teenagers and young adults co-created tyar.org to explain the importance of including this age group in cancer research and their need for bespoke care.
March 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Fantastic to learn about the work of @TeenageCancer locally at Freeman Hospital Northern Centre for Cancer.
Teenagers and young adults co-created tyar.org to explain the importance of including this age group in cancer research and their need for bespoke care.
Teenagers and young adults co-created tyar.org to explain the importance of including this age group in cancer research and their need for bespoke care.
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
She also toured the unit, meeting with some amazing young people to chat about their experiences and the impact of Teenage Cancer Trust.
(3/3).
(3/3).
March 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
She also toured the unit, meeting with some amazing young people to chat about their experiences and the impact of Teenage Cancer Trust.
(3/3).
(3/3).
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Chi heard about the collaborative TYAR.org website they created alongside young people looking to increase young people's participation in cancer clinical trials.
(2/3).
(2/3).
March 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Chi heard about the collaborative TYAR.org website they created alongside young people looking to increase young people's participation in cancer clinical trials.
(2/3).
(2/3).
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Teenage Cancer Trust Lead Nurse Karen and @cancerresearchuk.org Senior Research Nurse Ben hosted a visit for Chi Onwurah MP at our unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle today.
(1/3).
(1/3).
March 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Teenage Cancer Trust Lead Nurse Karen and @cancerresearchuk.org Senior Research Nurse Ben hosted a visit for Chi Onwurah MP at our unit at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle today.
(1/3).
(1/3).
Reposted by Kirsty Slack
Every young person with cancer deserves a quick diagnosis and fast access to treatment.
We’re joining 50+ cancer charities, speaking with #OneCancerVoice, to call on the Government to fully fund the National Cancer Plan, so every cancer patient gets the care they deserve.
We’re joining 50+ cancer charities, speaking with #OneCancerVoice, to call on the Government to fully fund the National Cancer Plan, so every cancer patient gets the care they deserve.
February 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Every young person with cancer deserves a quick diagnosis and fast access to treatment.
We’re joining 50+ cancer charities, speaking with #OneCancerVoice, to call on the Government to fully fund the National Cancer Plan, so every cancer patient gets the care they deserve.
We’re joining 50+ cancer charities, speaking with #OneCancerVoice, to call on the Government to fully fund the National Cancer Plan, so every cancer patient gets the care they deserve.