Feb52015
The National Institute of Academic Anaesthesia (NIAA) and the James Lind Alliance (JLA) are conducting a research priority setting exercise in Anaesthesia and Perioperative care.
Last year, you helped us publicise an initial survey to gather research suggestions from patients, carers, clinicians and all our partner organisations. We had a fantastic response and received nearly 1500 suggestions. Read More
Dec172014
NHS England’s announcement will improve earlier diagnosis
On Wednesday 10th December 2014, I attended a Parliamentary reception in Dining Room A in the House of Commons, organised by Cancer52, at which John Baron MP, the Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cancer (APPGC) addressed the meeting. Cancer52 is a coalition of more than 80 charities representing rare and less common cancers. The purpose of the reception was to raise the profile of these cancers which, despite the name, taken together account for half of all UK cancer deaths – as many as the ‘big four’ (breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancer) put together. Invited delegates were able to collect information, talk to fellow delegates about their own experiences and to meet with MPS from their respective constituencies, about rare and less common cancers. Read More
Mar212014
The 200 club has a few numbers available which can be purchased. These numbers will be sold on a first come first served basis so please act quickly to avoid disapointment. Go to the 200 Club page for more information and to join.
