Policy documents

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We regularly produce reports and briefing documents for MPs to keep them updated on bowel cancer issues and to call for improvements in bowel cancer services. Our most recent publications include:

  • A Decade in Bowel Cancer – which looks back on developments in bowel cancer care and outcomes since the charity was launched in 1999, and sets out Beating Bowel Cancer's vision for the next ten years. This document was produced and sent out to MPs and Peers in June 2010. Read A Decade in Bowel Cancer here
  • Spotlight on Screening – The Importance of Early Diagnosis – was launched in January 2010 to raise issues facing bowel cancer screening at our annual BE LOUD BE CLEAR parliamentary reception. This document provides an update on the screening programme to date, outlines Beating Bowel Cancer's call for screening in the UK and details the way MPs can support the charity. Read more about Spotlight on Screening here
  • Turn Up The Noise on Bowel Cancer 2009 Progress Report – Beating Bowel Cancer’s progress report on its 2012 Challenge, summarising the progress made by both the Government and the charity in meeting the aims and visions set out in the Challenge, as well as highlighting the gaps in provision that still exist.  Turn up the Noise was launched in Westminster on 21 January 2009 at the start of our BE LOUD! BE CLEAR! 2009 campaign.
  • Bowel Cancer 2012 Challenge  – In January 2007, we launched our 2012 Bowel Cancer Challenge. This important policy-shaping document highlights current problems and calls for improved services and outcomes for bowel cancer patients in four key areas:

  1. A coordinated national awareness and education campaign to raise the profile of bowel cancer
  2. Faster introduction and improved uptake of the current NHS bowel cancer screening programme in England, and extension of the programme to include men and women aged 50+
  3. Availability of clinically effective treatments at the right time in the right setting for all patients
  4. Recognition of the value of prolonged, quality life