For Skin Cancer Awareness Month, leading UK charity Melanoma Focus has launched an awareness campaign that aims to turn a regular appointment, notably a haircut, into a potentially life-saving event. Every year, more than 19,000 new cases of melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed in the UK alone, a rate that has risen by 31% in …
In a move to support local talent, Campaign Collective has awarded a £150 grant to the Brass Class at Ottery St Mary Silver Band in East Devon. This funding will enable an enthusiastic group of young brass players to access new music and expand their musical repertoire. The Brass Class, a group of young musicians …
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Children’s Minister, Josh MacAlister joined MPs and social workers to celebrate World Social Work Day in Parliament on Tuesday 17th March World Social Work Day celebrates social work and social workers around the world, and the contribution they make to society. Josh MacAlister listened to social workers speaking and in his own speech, he spoke …
New polling shows strong public backing for the Windfall Tax on oil and gas profits just as global conflict is once again pushing energy prices higher and raising fears of another spike in household bills. Research commissioned by Campaign Collective from Survation found that twice as many people in Scotland support the Windfall Tax (41%) as oppose it …
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The proportion of oesophageal cancer cases diagnosed at stage 4 has risen from around a quarter to just over a third of all cases, over the course of a decade. The charity Action Against Heartburn has warned that this rise in late-stage diagnosis is catastrophic for patient survival. Action Against Heartburn analysed the latest available …
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As cold weather grips the country and temperatures fall, millions of households are under renewed pressure, with campaigners warning that even a marginal recent change to the energy price cap has risked pushing struggling families further into hardship. Despite the cold snap, average energy bills are still set to remain almost £700 higher than before the energy …
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Millions of people across the UK are still living in cold, damp homes, with new research showing that those with existing health conditions remain far more exposed than the general population, deepening health inequalities and adding pressure to the NHS. As energy bills remain 69% higher than in winter 2020, the latest End Fuel Poverty …
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Children’s social and emotional development is facing a crisis in England, according to new data which highlights a sharp rise in the number of school pupils facing difficulties. Analysis released by education charity nurtureuk suggests that nearly 1 in 6 (15.6%) school children aged 5-16 now have a high level of social and emotional needs, …
Written for girls, by girls – Girlguiding Scotland’s young campaigners launch a manifesto ahead of the 2026 elections calling for a safer Scotland. Girls from across the country have come together to call for action to make Scotland a safer place for girls and young women. The Speak Out panel – part of Girlguiding Scotland’s …
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Campaign Collective was proud to support the Scottish Rewilding Alliance at this year’s SNP Conference in Aberdeen, helping to bring the message of a wilder, greener future to the heart of Scottish politics. Campaign Collective has partnered with SRA for nearly two years, helping to grow the movement’s visibility and impact. In that time, more …
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