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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Every year, we attend political party conferences to engage directly with politicians and policymakers, ensuring the needs of young people with cancer remain high on the political agenda 📢 (1/9)

Steve Yemm, a Youth Support Coordinator, 2 members of our Youth Advisory Group, a Lead Nurse and our CEO Jules Worrall, posing in a group photo holding a #AndYoungPeople orange campaign sign.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Earlier this week, the Scottish Government made a welcome announcement that they will renew the Collaborative and Compassionate Cancer Care Cancer Strategy for Children & Young People when it comes to an end this year. (1/4)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Yesterday, the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care of Wales, @mabonapgwynfor.bsky.social, announced a plan for a National Cancer Strategy for Wales which aims to transform the way the health service diagnoses, treats, and prevents cancer. (1/7)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Thank you for visiting and sharing this Scott! We are looking forward to working together to create change for young people with cancer.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

1/ It’s been a busy week across the devolved nations, highlighting the vital work happening to support young people with cancer 👇

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Scottish and Welsh parliamentary elections are being held next week on 7 May. The challenges young people with cancer face – from delayed diagnosis to gaps in psychological support – continue to exist. The next Scottish and Welsh governments will have the opportunity to change that.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We’re so excited to announce our next guest curator for #TeenageCancerGigs 2027 at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social will be @garbage.com's amazing Shirley Manson! 🎸💙 Find out more here: www.teenagecancertrust.org/events/music... ⚡ #Garbage #TeenageCancerTrust #LiveMusic #RoyalAlbertHall

Blonde woman on stage performing with purple lighting and title reading 'Shirley Manson' and at the bottom of the image reading 'Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall' and 'Curator 2027'

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Really enjoyed meeting @jimdickson.bsky.social today to discuss the vital work of Teenage Cancer Trust—especially the impact of our Youth Support Coordinators in supporting young people during and beyond cancer. Delighted to have his support as one of our Parliamentary Champions!

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Young people with cancer in Scotland and Wales deserve better. With elections in both nations approaching, now is a critical moment for change 👇

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We need to talk: young people deserve better conversations about cancer.

A teal graphic with text which says 'We need to talk:' in navy text and in a yellow square outline, with a teal speech bubble below which says: 'Young people deserve better conversations about cancer.' inside it. Then below, on the right hand corner, a Cancer Conversations sticker.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

And that concludes our Robert Smith-curated 2026 #TeenageCancerGigs at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social. We had an amazing week with fantastic music and comedy, raising money to support young people with cancer. To close out, we’re sharing some our favourite pics of the gigs. ✨

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We’re still not over last night’s exceptional show featuring the one and only Wolf Alice and special guests Nilüfer Yanya✨

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Friday’s show was an outstanding one with my bloody valentine taking the @royalalberthall.bsky.social stage along with special guests CHVRCHES! For our penultimate show, we welcome @garbage.com and special guests Placebo for a stripped back Saturday 🎸

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🌟 SHOW 150 🌟 Yesterday was a truly electric night with headliners Manic Street Preachers and amazing special guests @joyformidable.bsky.social taking over the Thursday’s stage!

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Spectacular – @mogwai.scot plus special guests @cravenfaults.bsky.social and Annika Kilkenny were amazing yesterday and tonight, we go again! 🎸💙

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Night two 📸 Another amazing #TeenageCancerGigs evening with a Night of Comedy.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

What a way to start the week. Last night we saw Elbow and special guests MRCY kick off the 2026 Teenage Cancer Gigs at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social ✨

Guy Garvey, Elbow singer, at Royal Albert Hall

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

It was a real pleasure to welcome the Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Stuart Andrew, to our Teenage Cancer Trust unit in Birmingham today. Thank you for taking the time to visit, meet our incredible staff, and learn more about the work happening here every day. 1/4

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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

🌟 @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. This means its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. #HealthInformation #PIFTICK

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We have been working with @bbcnewsuk.bsky.social on an investigation into the spread of health misinformation about sunbeds – dangerous misconceptions on the topic are circulating online. (1/7)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today is #WorldCancerDay, and for the first time ever, the Government's National Cancer Plan acknowledges young people, recognising what we've always known - that young people deserve cancer care designed specifically for their unique needs. (1/4)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Tomorrow is World Cancer Day, and the Government have confirmed that they will be publishing the National Cancer Plan for England. This morning, the Department of Health and Social Care shared that the Plan will include issues championed in our #AndYoungPeople campaign. (1/6)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

This time of year often comes with a lot of pressure to feel joyful – but Christmas isn’t easy for everyone. For young people with cancer, the festive season can be incredibly tough. That’s why we’re sending love to anyone who needs it today. You’re not alone💙 #CancerAwareness

A festive-themed graphic with the heading “Sending love this Christmas to anyone…” in bold navy and pink text. Below are nine colorful heart icons, each representing different situations, arranged in a 3x3 grid:

- Red heart with a stethoscope – “just diagnosed with cancer.”
- Yellow heart with a calendar – “waiting for scan results.”
- Pink heart with medication pills – “going through treatment.”
- Blue heart with a hospital cross – “spending time in hospital.”
- Green heart with a sad face wearing a Santa hat – “not feeling the festive spirit.”
- Red heart with Christmas lights – “recovering after treatment.”
- Pink heart held by hands – “going through end of life care.”
- Orange heart with flowers – “who’s lost someone to cancer.”
- Blue heart with a caring hand – “looking after a loved one.”

Background is light grey with a subtle snow-like texture.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

King Charles is speaking out on why early cancer detection and diagnosis is so important. We want young people to act early too. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore your symptoms, see your GP.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Tickets for our Robert Smith curated #TeenageCancerGigs 2026 at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social are on sale NOW! 🎟️💙🎸 In association with Aldi⚡️ Head here to get yours: teenagecancertrust.org/gigs

Pink, graphic promotional poster reading: Robert Smith cureator and Teenage Cancer Trust presents:

Monday 23 March: Elbow & MRCY

Tuesday 24 March: A Night of Comedy with Dara Ó Briain, Maisie Adam Comedy, Bridget Christie, Athena Kugblenu, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp and Stewart Lee.

Wednesday 25 March: Mogwai & Craven Faults plus special guest Annika Kilkenny

Thursday 26 March: Manic Street Preachers & The Joy Formidable

Friday 27 March: my bloody valentine & CHVRCHES (stripped back)

Saturday 28 March: Garbage & Placebo (stripped back)

Sunday 29 March: Wolf Alice & Nilüfer Yanya

Tickets on sale now.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today at Windsor Castle, Sir Roger Daltrey was officially knighted by the Prince of Wales 🌟Back in June, the King announced Sir Roger was to become a knight bachelor in the King’s Birthday Honours and we’re so delighted that today he’s received his knighthood🙌 [1/3]

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Are you ready? #TeenageCancerGigs at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social are back for 2026, with a lineup chosen by our amazing cure-ator Robert Smith, including stripped-back renditions and special guests, all for a great cause. In association with Aldi⚡️. Tickets out Friday 12th December at 9AM.

Pink, graphic promotional poster reading: Robert Smith cureator and Teenage Cancer Trust presents:

Monday 23 March: Elbow & MRCY

Tuesday 24 March: Robert Smith’s comedy favourites with Dara Ó Briain, Maisie Adam Comedy, Bridget Christie, Athena Kugblenu, Jack Dee, Andy Hamilton, Dom Joly, Miles Jupp and Stewart Lee.

Wednesday 25th March: Mogwai & Craven Faults plus special guests Annika Kilkenny

Thursday 26 March: Manic Street Preachers & The Joy Formidable

Friday 27th March: my bloody valentine & CHVRCHES (stripped back)

Saturday 28 March: Garbage & Placebo (stripped back)

Sunday 29 March: Wolf Alice & Nilüfer Yanya

Tickets on sale Friday 12 December at 9AM.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Get ready... Monday 8th December 👀 #TeenageCancerGigs at the @royalalberthall.bsky.social are back with a new line-up, handpicked by our legendary 2026 cure-ator Robert Smith – in association with Aldi UK ⚡️ #LiveMusic #TeenageCancerTrust #CancerSupport

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Teenage Cancer Trust attended the Scottish Cancer Conference, which brought together stakeholders from across the cancer sector, including NHS leaders, officials, charity organisations and patient representatives. (1/3)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Yesterday in Westminster, we were proud to join patients, policymakers and members of the @cancer52org.bsky.social community to spotlight the power of collaboration in cancer care through the ACT NOW for Cancer report➡️ www.cancer52.org.uk/single-post/... #ACTNOWCancer52 (1/3)

A crowd of people facing the camera and stood outside Westminster.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

This week, Teenage Cancer Trust attended the final party conference of the season — the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. Here's what we got up to ⬇️(1/6).

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Following on from our visit to the Lib Dem Conference, this week our Policy and Public Affairs Team attended the Labour Conference in Liverpool. (1/6)

Steve Yemm MP with our Policy Officer Juliet.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

As a proud member of @walescanceralliance.org, today we're pleased to share their manifesto to improve cancer care in Wales which outlines our four key recommendations. We are calling on all parties to commit to delivering these should they form the next Welsh Government. (1/2)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Today we're launching #StillMe, a campaign that shines a light on how the visible impacts of cancer can affect young people, inside and out. It’s natural to worry about our body image sometimes – especially when we’re young. But now add in a cancer diagnosis and treatment. (1/6)

A yellow sticky note with text which says: Cancer might change the way you look, but it can't take away who you are, with the word 'who' highlighted in pink. At the bottom is a blue and pink #StillMe sticker and to the right a heart sticker on the sticky note.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Last week, our ambassador GK Barry joined our friends Stuart and Abby at RadioTherapy podcast to record a special episode✨ (1/5)

Teenage Cancer Trust ambassador GK Barry joins RadioTherapy podcast in their studio to film a special episode. GK Barry and two RadioTherapy podcast hosts pose for a photo while sat on sofas in the studio.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Yesterday we joined charity partners to speak with #OneCancerVoice to urge the Government to deliver change for young people with cancer

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Today we are joining with #OneCancerVoice to call for urgent action to address the needs of young people with cancer. (1/5)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Join our starter pack! go.bsky.app/4Pm1vx5 #cancercharities #UKhealth

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Last week we met with @steveyemm-mp.bsky.social to discuss our work on clinical trials - today he advocated for the needs of young people with cancer in Parliament. Thank you, Steve for ensuring the voices of young people are heard while the Government work on a National Cancer Plan💙

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

The government has now launched the 10-Year Health Plan. Our Chief Executive @katecollinsuk.bsky.social said: “The publication of the 10-Year Health Plan could mark the start of a defining decade for improving care, support and survival chances for young people with cancer. (1/4)

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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).

Amy Harding (Teenage Cancer Trust Head of Services & Impact) and Kirsty Young (Head of Policy & Impact) with Minister for Public Health and Prevention Ashley Dalton MP and Steve Yemm MP.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Today we hosted local MP, @shockatadam.bsky.social, to our Leicester Royal Infirmary unit. The visit kicked off with a tour of our unit by Lead Nurse, Jamie Lawson, seeing the specialist facilities available and discussing his role. (1/5).

Shockhat Adam MP meets frontline staff during his visit to our ward in Leicester.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

On Wednesday, Teenage Cancer Trust attended @cancer52org.bsky.social “The Big Conversation”. The event brought together charity partners to discuss how to improve patient outcomes for those with rare and less common cancers. (1/5).

Kirsty and Juliet from our policy team with Youth Advisory Group member Carys, who spoke at the event.

One of the insightful talks at Cancer52's "The Big Conversation"

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

The team are really excited to be at today’s “The Big Conversation” hosted by Cancer52. A packed agenda will include updates on the National Cancer Plan for England, insightful panels and a session with a member of our Youth Advisory Group.

Teenage Cancer Trust resources at "The Big Conversation" event.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Today we hosted @preetkgillmp.bsky.social on our Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham. (1/5).

Preet Gill MP with Clinical Nurse Specialist Jenny Waterford at Teenage Cancer Trust's unit on Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The Government is aiming for a significant expansion of clinical trials in the UK, with plans to use the NHS app to encourage millions of people in England to take part in the search for new treatments: www.theguardian.com/society/2025... (1/5)

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Ministers plan to use NHS app to expand clinical trials as part of UK-wide drive

Patients in England will be matched with studies and encouraged to take part via smartphone notifications

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

We’re all delighted that Roger Daltrey has been awarded a much-deserved knighthood. Sir Roger is a tireless and passionate supporter of, and advocate for, young people with cancer in the UK and internationally. Congratulations to the amazing Sir Roger Daltrey! 🌟

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Melanoma Focus @melanomafocus.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We’ve been really concerned by the reported increase in young people using sunbeds. We’re working with @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social to share information on the dangers of using sunbeds and to urge everyone to stay away from them. #UVSafety #Melanoma #SkinCancer #CancerAwareness #Sunbeds

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Teenage Cancer Trust @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

@katecollinsuk.bsky.social, Chief Executive at Teenage Cancer Trust, says: “Today’s announcement by the Chancellor, of a £29bn funding boost for the NHS is a welcome step towards improving NHS Services. However, this must not result in a wasted opportunity for young people with cancer. (1/5)

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