APPG on Brain Tumours
Just 1% of national spend on cancer research has been allocated to brain tumours
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours (APPGBT) was established in 2005 to raise awareness of the issues facing the brain tumour community in order to improve research, diagnosis, information, support, treatment and care outcomes.
Since 2005, MPs and Peers from across the political spectrum have worked together in supporting the brain tumour community, researchers, clinicians and most importantly, patients and their families.
The APPGBT came into being after a group of founding charities of Brain Tumour Research had worked tirelessly to raise the need for more research into brain tumours up the political agenda
APPGBT Reports
On 28th February 2023 the APPGBT launched its landmark inquiry report Pathway to a Cure – breaking down the barriers demanding action to make brain tumour research a “critical priority”.
In October 2022 Brain Tumour Research conducted a Patient Survey to support the APPGBT Inquiry: Pathway to a Cure – breaking down the barriers October 2022
In early 2018, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours (APPGBT) launched its first-ever Inquiry.
This evidence was compiled and published in a report entitled'Brain Tumours - a cost too much to bear?'.
APPGBT Meetings
APPGBT members meet throughout the parliamentary calendar to discuss current policy issues, hear from expert speakers and listen to members of the brain tumour community.
APPGBT Briefings to Parliamentarians
In support of APPGBT members, MPs and Peers across Parliament, we publish briefings tailored to each meeting’s specific policy issue.
These documents inform MPs and other activists of the latest developments in our campaigning.
Download your copy of each briefing using the links below:
July 2023 - Remembering Amani - a legacy of change
November 2022: Tumour Treating Fields, Symptom Awareness and Inquiry Update
Read more Show lessAPPGBT Officers
Working within Parliament, Officers are elected on a yearly basis by their fellow Parliamentarians. They work with the Chair and the Secretariat to support the APPG on Brain Tumour's objectives. They do this by maintaining the political momentum for change, using their political influence to ask questions and hold the Government to account, all with a shared vision of improving options and outcomes for those diagnosed with a brain tumour.
- Derek Thomas MP - Chair
- Rt. Hon Alistair Carmichael MP - Vice-Chair
- Lord Carlile of Berriew - Officer
- Helen Hayes MP - Officer
- Jane Hunt MP - Officer
- The Lord Polak CBE - Officer
- Holly Mumby-Croft MP - Officer
- Greg Smith MP - Officer
- Hilary Benn – Officer
- Sarah Owen - Officer
“I am honoured to have the support of the brain tumour community and my colleagues in being elected chair. It is essential that the UK leads the way in investing in research into brain tumours. Our APPG will call for action and leadership from the Government. A brain tumour diagnosis is as devastating today as it was 20 years ago, this is unacceptable for all the patients and families in our communities."
- Derek Thomas MP
APPGBT Minutes
Copies of minutes from APPGBT meetings are linked below:
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 11th July 2023
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 18th April 2023
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 23nd November 2022
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 17th May 2022
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 29th March 2022
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 7th December 2021
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 13th July 2021
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 18th May 2021
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 2nd March 2021
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 10th November 2020
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 14th July 2020
- Minutes of the APPGBT Meeting - 4th February 2020
Please note that, due to the nature of parliamentary scheduling, details of APPGBT meetings can be subject to change at short notice.
APPGBT Secretariat
The Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours is provided by Brain Tumour Research. The Secretariat receives assistance from HealthComms Consulting for the purposes of organising meetings.
APPGBT Privacy Policy
The privacy policy of the APPGBT can be found here.
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