Cross-Party Group on Cancer Senedd Reception
The event is free and open to all who are interested in the CPGC’s work (including all MSs and support staff). Simply fill out this form to book your place.
Senedd Reception
Working Together for People with Cancer in Wales
We are delighted to confirm the following speakers and presentations:
- John Griffiths MS, Welsh Labour – opening address (5 mins).
- Michelle Mitchell OBE, Chief Executive of Cancer Research UK – will deliver a speech on the reception theme (10 mins).
- Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Plaid Cymru Health spokesperson – reception address (5 mins).
- James Evans MS, Welsh Conservative Health spokesperson – reception address (5 mins).
- Dr Sinan Eccles, Respiratory Clinical Lead for Public Health Wales’ National Lung Cancer Screening Project – will present the results of the Welsh Lung Cancer Screening Operational Pilot, whilst outlining the importance of this screening in Wales (10 mins).
- Dr Christopher Scrase, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre and Clinical Lead for the Research and Innovation Workstream within the NHS Wales Executive – will give insights into the importance of integrating research into NHS practice to improve patient care (10 mins).
- Branwen Hywel, Cancer Research UK Ambassador and patient speaker – will share her involvement in CRUK’s Welsh ‘Spot Lung Cancer Earlier’ campaign, and her reflections on the importance of driving positive change for people affected by cancer in Wales (5 mins).
Event information:
When: Thursday 1st May 2025, 10 am - 2 pm.
Where: The Neuadd building, Senedd Cymru.
Why: The event will be celebrating the work of the Cross-Party Group on Cancer, showcasing some of the group’s past meetings. The event will open with speeches, followed by a marketplace and lunch in the Oriel (located above the Neuadd). Attendees will have the opportunity to network and hear first-hand about the group’s work.
Theme: Working Together for Cancer Patients in Wales. Collaboration is at the centre of the Cross-Party Group on Cancer — not only through cross-party support, but also through the charities and health professionals who share their expertise to inform our work. In keeping with our theme, the marketplace will provide a forum for sharing and networking — for those working to improve the lives of cancer patients in Wales.
We expect high levels of demand, so please do not hesitate to book sooner rather than later. If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please email: ella.davies@cancer.org.uk
The event will highlight the following CPGC meetings:
The International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership’s findings on cancer strategies
Meeting the unique needs of children and young people with cancer in Wales
Targeted Lung Cancer Screening
Harnessing Research: Clinical Trials