Congress Endorsers

The National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) is the umbrella charity for all those involved in palliative, end of life and hospice care in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We believe that everyone approaching the end of life has the right to the highest quality care and support, wherever they live, and whatever their condition. We work with government, health and social care staff and people with personal experience to improve end of life care for all.

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer, providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support. Working alongside people affected by cancer, Macmillan works to improve cancer care. More than one in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. If you are affected by cancer Macmillan can help.

NHS Elect is an NHS members' network.

New cancer drugs and treatment startegies improve cancer outcomes but put additional strain on already stretched chemotherapy services. Despite the pressures, dedicated NHS staff are successfully redesigning chemotherapy care pathways to improve the quality of patient care.

The Youth Cancer Trust provides free activity holidays and support for over 250 teenagers and young adults with cancer each year from the UK and Ireland.  The holidays take place at Tracy Ann House in Bournemouth.

BASO ~ The Association for Cancer Surgery acts as the umbrella organisation for surgical oncologists in the UK.  

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust is the UK's only charity dedicated to those affected by cervical cancer and cervical abnormalities.

Supporting those affected by lymphatic cancers Lymphoma is the most common cancer affecting the under 30s and the 5th most common cancer diagnosed over all in the UK.  Over 13,500 people in this country are diagnosed every year – a number that is rising.

Ovacome is  a UK-wide support network for all those affected by ovarian cancer.

The Child Bereavement Charity is the UK’s leading charity that supports families and educates professionals both when a child dies and when a child is bereaved.