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We work with government

We work with the governments in Westminster, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Europe to campaign on issues important to our scientists and supporters.

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Westminster

We are uniquely placed to inform political debate. We work with Parliamentarians in Westminster to beat cancer sooner.

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Northern Ireland

We want to ensure that cancer prevention, detection and treatment remain health priorities for the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive.

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Scotland

We advise the Scottish Parliament and Government on cancer and research issues and their importance to the health and education agendas.

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Wales

We believe that cancer must remain one of the main health priorities for the Welsh Assembly and the Welsh Government.

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Local Government

Cancer Research UK is connecting with these local decision makers across England to support them to address cancer in their communities.

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The UK and the EU: our work to support researchers and people affected by cancer

We’ll be following progress on the UK’s new relationship with the EU closely and seeking to input our expertise on the issues we care most about.

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European and global policy

We work with our partners to inform legislation and policy at European level on the issues that matter to people affected by cancer.

Publications and research tenders

See all the latest and featured publications from our policy teams and and current research tenders relevant to policy.

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Professional resources

Keep up to date with the latest statistics, evidence and information on diagnosing, treating and preventing cancer.

Our intelligence can support evidence-based decision making and there are updates on our activities, practical guidance, useful tools and resources.

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