Our policy positions
In this section, you can find out about Cancer Research UK's position on the key policy issues affecting cancer and cancer research.
These issues are organised into five themes, covering different areas of policy. They are:
Future of cancer services
This section covers overall cancer policy and our views on the future of cancer services.
Cancer prevention and public health policy
This section covers tobacco control, food policy and obesity prevention, physical activity policy and UV exposure.
Cancer treatment and clinical policy
This section covers topics such as access to treatment, clinical trials, staff training, manpower and capacity issues, and the future of genetics for cancer treatment.
Research, science and technology policy
This section covers investment in science, promoting translational research, bioinformatics, regulation, and public engagement in science.
Charity law, regulation and finance policy
This section covers issues such as charity law reform, unclaimed assets, tax relief and bogus fundraising.
Consultation responses
Cancer Research UK also frequently responds to consultations on policy matters that are issued by the European Commission, the UK Government and its agencies, Parliament and others. Consultations an opportunity for the government or other agencies to find out people’s views and receive their comments and suggestions on a subject. This section contains our consultation responses, which are available to download in pdf format.
