Cause for Action: Strategy 2004 - 2008
Download 'A Cause For Action' as a PDF

Following years of neglect, prostate cancer - the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United Kingdom - is now experiencing unprecedented public, political and media interest. There is now a real sense that for prostate cancer as a cause, the time has come, but major challenges lie ahead.

With the five year strategy now in place, the Charity - the largest and most comprehensive of the voluntary organisations focused on this field - aims to lead the way in prostate cancer campaigning for much needed improvements.

‘A Cause for Action’ sets the direction for The Prostate Cancer Charity for 2004 to 2008. It explains the principles underpinning the Charity’s decision making and lays out the specific goals we want to achieve over the next five years to improve the lives of people affected by prostate cancer.

The strategy focuses on six key areas:

Research
We will prioritise and progressively increase research spend, becoming an increasingly significant and respected player.

Support and information
We will aim to be the leading provider of authoritative, evidence-based information to people affected by prostate cancer - in print, online, by telephone and through its network of prostate cancer specialist nurses.

Professional development
We will seek to influence professional practice within the UK in relation to the management of prostate cancer, bringing a focus on the user perspective.

Policy development
We will develop and publish policies and policy statements on key prostate cancer issues.

Campaigning
We will become an increasingly effective campaigning organisation.

Regional development
We will harness the power of integrated national and local effort in developing a ‘movement for change’ across the UK.

http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/pdf/cause_for_action.pdf

Prostate Cancer Charity



Contact details

Address
3 Angel Walk
London W6 9HX
Helpline
0845 300 8383
Telephone
020 8222 7622
Fax
020 8222 7639
Email
info@prostate-cancer.org.uk
Website
Home page


Description

The Prostate Cancer Charity was set up in 1996. The charity exists to improve the welfare and treatment of those diagnosed with the disease, and to offer advice through its Support & Information service.

Activities


Confidential helpline is the UK’s only dedicated prostate cancer phone line, staffed by experienced nurses.


“Networkers” group consists of individuals who have first-hand experience of prostate cancer. They are men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, their partners, son’s, daughters etc and they are willing to share their experiences with others.


The Prostate Cancer Charity Specialist Nurse programme has a growing team of nurses at several hospitals in the UK.


Materials

The Prostate Cancer Charity produces information packs to help people find out more about prostate cancer, and to help them in making important decisions. There is also a list of recommended books on the website.





Last updated 01.09.2004

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About The Prostate Cancer Charity



Prostate cancer was for so long a neglected health issue - neither understood by the public nor prioritised by politicians. By any dimension, prostate cancer simply didn’t register on the radar screen.

It was against this background that The Prostate Cancer Charity was set up in 1996. In its relatively short life, the Charity has played a key role in raising both public awareness of the disease and political debate about services and support... and there is now a real sense that for the cause of prostate cancer, the time has come.

We are the largest and most comprehensive of the charities focused specifically on prostate cancer. We aim to provide hope for tomorrow through the research that we fund - and practical support for today through our extensive - and growing - information services.

Over recent years we have invested nearly £5 million in vital medical research and supported thousands of men and their families. Our contact with so many people whose lives have been directly affected by prostate cancer, feeds into all we do, giving us a real breadth of knowledge to underpin our work.

Our vision is to achieve for men, in relation to prostate cancer, what has so successfully been achieved for women and breast cancer. Our goals are set out clearly in our five-year strategy, A Cause for Action.

I count it a real privilege to be part of a movement that is pioneering changes in the priority accorded to men’s health. We will be increasing our efforts over the coming months and years to ensure that prostate cancer is placed, and stays, where it belongs - on the national health agenda.

I want us to be key players in a movement for change, engaging men with prostate cancer, their families and friends, and all those with an interest in the disease, in securing significant improvements in services and support. We are here to make a difference. I do hope that you will find this website helpful, whatever your interest may be in prostate cancer... and, of course, we will always welcome suggestions for improvement.

Please join us.

John Neate, Chief Executive.