Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 14/10/2026A very important step forward 'Brain cancer patients to see faster development of new treatments' www.gov.uk/government/n... 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Baroness Morgan's key points during 2nd Reading of the Health Bill: Protecting cancer services during transition & delivering the Cancer Plan Cancer outcomes must remain a national priority – future of the NHSE Mandate Unlock faster clinical trials - importance of research 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Straight from Conservative Party Conference to Cardiff for the Cross Party Group on Cancer Senedd reception. Impressed by cross party commitments to scrutinise and collaborate to ensure the forthcoming National Cancer Strategy for Wales delivers for people affected by cancer. 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Strong speech @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social #Lab26 “UK has some of the best science, research & technology in the world,alongside our universal health service" e.g.Cancer Research UK's role uncovering link between HPV & cervical cancer & developing vaccine news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/n...news.cancerresearchuk.orgNew data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer - Cancer Research UK - Cancer NewsResearch shows the strongest evidence yet that the HPV vaccination programme is not only preventing cervical cancer, but saving lives. 001
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Last day of Labour Conference & it’s been an excellent few days for @cancerresearchuk.org But the key question…Andy Burnham’s walk on/off music… This Charming Man? True Faith? Z-Cars? #Lab26 #LabourConference26 @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We’re at #LabourPartyConference talking with delegates about the role Government can play to help #UnlockCancerBreakthroughs 🔓Unlock Clinical Trials 🔓Unlock Global Talent 🔓Unlock Investment Come and find us to find out how you can help 🙌 www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved... #Lab26 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026With brilliant timing, it was great to join the Total Politics fringe today on ‘The National Cancer Plan: Delivering Ambition’ With political commitment, funding & a clear delivery framework this is a huge opportunity to improve cancer outcomes #LDConf #HCF36 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026With brilliant timing, it was great to join the Total Politics fringe today on ‘The National Cancer Plan: Delivering Ambition’ With political commitment, funding & a clear delivery framework this is a huge opportunity to improve cancer outcomes #LDConf #HCF36 011
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026‘Expert team to drive improvements in cancer care. Government announces new National Cancer Board, whose first meeting is today.’ www.gov.uk/government/n... 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I’m in Stormont today for the launch of @crukpolicy.bsky.social Northern Ireland manifesto ahead of the election next year Our ambition-to reduce cancer death rates by 15% by 2040👇 ‘NI can transform cancer outcomes, but only if political leaders act now’ www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/ni-can-...belfasttelegraph.co.ukNI can transform cancer outcomes, but only if political leaders act nowCancer Research UK launches manifesto for region 020
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The Chancellor, John Healey's, speech highlights the UK as 'world-leaders in life sciences' But this is at risk if Govt doesn't take action to #UnlockCancerBreakthroughs 🔒Unlock Faster Clinical Trials 🔒Unlock Global Talent 🔒Unlock Investment www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved...cancerresearchuk.orgUnlock Cancer Breakthroughs | Cancer Research UKLearn more about Cancer Research UK's Unlock Cancer Breakthroughs campaign and help call on governments to remove the barriers holding back research. 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Congratulations to @damianhinds.bsky.social on your appointment to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We look forward to your continued support in helping drive forward improved cancer outcomes. 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 29/08/2026I've asked my MP to unlock cancer breakthroughs. Will you help? #UnlockCancerBreakthroughs action.cancerresearchuk.org/page/196479/...action.cancerresearchuk.orgAsk your MP to unlock cancer breakthroughsWe're heading to political party conferences – speaking to MPs and and urging them to help unlock more cancer breakthroughs for people affected by cancer. Will you help spread our message? 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Great to finally see the brilliant #westsidecowboy @roughtrade1976.bsky.social East this evening but the highlight is a lovely personalised signing for my daughter’s first ever LP ❤️ 021
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Welsh Government has opened a call for evidence to inform a Cancer Strategy for Wales This is welcome news.A Cancer Strategy was a key ask of @crukpolicy.bsky.social manifesto ahead of the election Its great @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social listened & responded positively www.gov.wales/national-can...gov.walesNational Cancer Strategy for Wales | GOV.WALESWe want to hear evidence-based insights from people and organisations in Wales about the future of cancer care. 011
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026A long term cancer strategy for Wales was a key ask of our manifesto ahead of the election It’s fantastic news the Welsh Govt listened and has committed to a strategy to ‘transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease’👇 www.gov.wales/landmark-10-...gov.walesLandmark 10 year strategy to transform cancer care in Wales | GOV.WALESThe Welsh Government is taking decisive action on cancer by developing a 10-year National Cancer Strategy to transform the way the health service prevents, diagnoses, and treats the disease. 001
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Great turnout of our fantastic Campaigns Ambassadors, coming together for @crukpolicy.bsky.social Parliament Day and the launch of our new science and research policy campaign 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 02/07/2026A reminder of the significant contribution medical research charities make to life sciences @amrc-uk.bsky.social has published its annual research expenditure briefing, revealing a record £2.1 billion invested in UK medical research by its member charities in 2025 www.amrc.org.uk/News/record-... 043
Reposted by Shaun WalshInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 01/07/2026EVENT | The NHS 10-year plan one year on: Is the government shifting the health service towards prevention? 📅Today, 09:30-10:30 Join us this morning as an expert panel explore how much progress the government has made on its NHS prevention goal. 111
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Without doubt, the best purchase I have ever made made… 😎 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Some key points from Stuart Andrew MP @ippr Health conference Welcome National Cancer Plan but want to see an implementation plan Want to work with life science sector, getting benefits to patients Recognising importance of getting charities more involved and around the table 020
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 18/06/2026This is such great news: 'New data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer' news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/n...news.cancerresearchuk.orgNew data shows the HPV vaccine is saving lives from cervical cancer - Cancer Research UK - Cancer NewsResearch shows the strongest evidence yet that the HPV vaccination programme is not only preventing cervical cancer, but saving lives. 100
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Sometimes you turn a corner and a piece of art just takes your breath away #Zurbarán 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026‘AI to speed up cancer diagnosis for millions of NHS patients’ www.gov.uk/government/n... 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Great, joyful quote here: “In April, when the Tobacco and Vapes Act gained royal assent…Nicholls said that the Cancer Research UK office in Stratford, east London, exploded into cheers” #SmokeFreeUK www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...thetimes.comRace for Life nears £1bn for Cancer Research: ‘I wouldn’t be here’In the 32 years since Cancer Research UK’s inaugural run, more than ten million people have laced up their shoes to raise money for life-saving research 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 06/06/2026‘Year of the wonder drugs’: four breakthroughs in cancer treatment www.thetimes.com/article/6a6f...thetimes.com‘Year of the wonder drugs’: four breakthroughs in cancer treatmentThe world’s biggest oncology gathering provided some much needed good news that could revolutionise treatment for thousands of patients 011
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Eze is bound to have to take a crucial pen in the World Cup = Redemption Story #UCLFinal #england #worldcup 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Congratulations to @jamesmurrayldn.bsky.social on being appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We @crukpolicy.bsky.social look forward to working with you to translate the ambitions of the National Cancer Plan into action for people affected by cancer 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 10/05/2026Letter of the week in The New Statesman from the brilliant @hazelcheeseman.bsky.social #Smokefreeuk 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Prime Vision is a bit odd. Football for people who never go but play lots of FIFA ? #Arsenal #champi̇onsleague 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 04/05/2026‘1-minute’ immunotherapy jab rolled out on NHS for tens of thousands with cancer www.england.nhs.uk/2026/05/1-mi... 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 03/05/2026What a ridiculous circus. Feel sorry for Ed, the wrong man for the job but I don’t quite think anyone could succeed under this duplicitous regime #WatfordFC www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...bbc.co.ukEd Still: Watford head coach sacked after less that three months in chargeWatford sack head coach Ed Still after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road following the team's failure to reach the play-offs. 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Only one set of fans are in celebratory mood today #watcov #WatfordFC Congrats #PUSB 020
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The Tobacco & Vapes Act has widespread public support and widespread political support Thank you @dannychambers.bsky.social @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social @karinsmythmp.bsky.social @robinswannmp.bsky.social @lsrplaid.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social 👏#SmokefreeUKannychambers.bsky.socialBluesky 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Today is an amazing day. Today we took a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK The Tobacco & Vapes Bill received Royal Assent People born on, or after, 1 January 2009 will never legally be able to be sold tobacco My children will be part of the smoke free generation 🚭🙌 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 28/04/2026On the eve of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill receiving Royal Assent, a reminder why there is no ‘personal choice’ in smoking addiction www.lbc.co.uk/article/big-... #SmokefreeUKlbc.co.ukThere is no ‘personal choice’ in smoking addiction | LBCThis legislation is about protecting the next generation from being drawn in by a uniquely toxic consumer product that strips people of real choice after the first cigarette is lit, writes Dr Ian Walk... 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Elowen’s first match. 4-1 to @claptoncfc.co.uk and into the playoff final #GloryHunter 082
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 25/04/20263-0 at half-time, beer and samosas pitch side in glorious sunshine #watfordfc who? 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Important report published today on Cancer in the UK The number of new cancer diagnoses each year in the UK has passed 400,000 It's why we now need to see action from Govt to translate the ambitions in the Cancer Plan into practice to benefit patients www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-profe...cancerresearchuk.orgCancer in the UK report | Cancer Research UKRead Cancer in the UK: Overview 2026. Learn where progress is being made, what challenges remain, and the priority actions needed to improve cancer outcomes across the UK. 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 20/04/2026The Lords has agreed Commons amendments to the Tobacco & Vapes Bill "This marks the end of this Bill's journey throughout Parliament. It is a landmark Bill. It will create a smokefree generation" Looking forward to celebrating Royal Assent with @crukpolicy.bsky.social - a win for #SmokefreeUK 010
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Annual queue @sisterrayrecords.bsky.social Soho for Record Store Day #RSD26 041
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Looking forward to this today, slowly tiptoeing away from #Watfordfc and towards something with a little more soul, community connection and passion 000
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Good to see the job advert is up for the National Cancer Board - co-chair. This is a really important role in driving forward progress to improve cancer outcomes in this country and deliver the ambitions of the National Cancer Plan for England👇 www.gov.uk/government/o...gov.ukWorking for DHSCWe offer a varied, exciting, challenging and rewarding working environment. 021
Shaun Walsh @shaunewalsh.bsky.social · 08/04/2026👀 Tobacco industry gave millions to Keep Britain Tidy via middleman www.thetimes.com/article/6ae5...thetimes.comTobacco industry gave millions to Keep Britain Tidy via middlemanGrants arrangement via an intermediary raises concerns that companies are trying to influence the charity’s campaigns with local councils 001