What do participants need to do: Attend an event, either in-person or online
How long will it take? Varies depending on event – Approx. 2– 5 hours
Will participants get paid? No, but some support with travel expenses may be available on request
Is this for research, policy or services? Policy
Who can take part? People in Wales with lived or caring experience of any cancer
Deadline: First event 06 October / Final event 15 October
Location: Online
The Welsh Government has announced they are working on a new National Cancer Strategy for Wales to improve the experiences and outcomes of people living with cancer over the next ten years.
Macmillan Cancer Support, working with the Wales Cancer Alliance, want to ensure that the voices of people with lived experience of cancer are heard during the development of the plan.
You are invited to attend a Macmillan Cancer Support and Wales Cancer Alliance event, please see event details below:
Event 1:
Location: Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Date: Tuesday 06 October
Registration and lunch: From 12.45pm
Event: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
This event will be your opportunity to learn more about the strategy, how it’s being developed and share your experiences, ideas and ambitions for what cancer care and support should look like for Wales in the decade ahead. Macmillan and the Wales Cancer Alliance are pleased to confirm that Dr James Calvert, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales will be in attendance.
Registration and a networking lunch will be available from 12.45pm, with the plenary session beginning at 2pm, followed by breakout discussions throughout the afternoon.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and a full agenda will be shared with registered attendees before the event.
Attendees at this event are able to contribute in Cymraeg if they wish.
Register your place at the Llandudno event here:
North Wales Registration Link - English
North Wales Registration Link - Welsh
Event 2:
Location: Swansea.com Stadium, Swansea
Date: Monday 12 October
Registration and networking: From 10.15am
Event: 11.00am to 3.30pm
This event will be your opportunity to learn more about the strategy, how it’s being developed and share your experiences, ideas and ambitions for what cancer care and support should look like for Wales in the decade ahead. We are also pleased to confirm that Dr James Calvert, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales will be in attendance.
Registration and light refreshments will be available from 10.15am, with the plenary session beginning at 11am, followed by breakout discussions and informal networking lunch at 1pm before continuing with breakout discussions.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and a full agenda will be shared with registered attendees before the event.
If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with julia.porter@arrangemy.com
Attendees at this event are able to contribute in Cymraeg if they wish.
Register your place at the Swansea event here:
South Wales Registration Link - English
South Wales Registration Link - Welsh
Event 3:
Children and Young People Online Event
Date and time: Wednesday 14 October | 4.00pm to 6.30pm
Macmillan Cancer Support and the Wales Cancer Alliance Children and Young People’s Sub-Group* want to ensure that the voices of children and young people with lived experience of cancer, as well as those of their families and carers, are heard during the development of the strategy.
This event will be your opportunity to learn more about the strategy, how it’s being developed and share your experiences, ideas and ambitions for what cancer care and support should look like for Wales in the decade ahead. Macmillan and the Wales Cancer Alliance are pleased to confirm that Dr James Calvert, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Wales will be in attendance.
Register your place for the Children and Young People's online event here:
Online attendees should indicate during the registration process if they wish to contribute in Cymraeg.
Event 4:
Adult Online Event
Date and time: Thursday 15 October | 10.00am to 12.00pm
This online event will be your opportunity to learn more about the strategy, how it’s being developed and share your experiences, ideas and ambitions for what cancer care and support should look like for Wales in the decade ahead.
A full agenda will be shared with registered attendees before the event. If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with ExternalAffairs@macmillan.org.uk
Register your place at the adult online event here:
Have your voice heard on the National Cancer Strategy for Wales (Online session) – Fill out form
Online attendees should indicate during the registration process if they wish to contribute in Cymraeg.
If you have any questions about the events, please get in touch with Macmillan Cancer Support - ExternalAffairs@macmillan.org.uk
