Motion or amendment: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Motion or amendment by Mr Stewart Dickson on .
- MLA
- Mr Stewart Dickson
- Party at the time
- Alliance Party
- Date
- 22 September 2025
- Type
- Motion or amendment
- Business
- Motion · Private Members' Motion
- Heading
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- Assembly identifier
- Document 450403
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
That this Assembly recognises September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; notes that approximately 135 children and young people under 25 are diagnosed with cancer each year in Northern Ireland, around 60 of whom are children; acknowledges that cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related death in this age group; recognises the unique experiences and distinct challenges faced by children and young people with cancer, including the need for treatment in specialist centres, access to age-appropriate services, and unique psychological support; notes with concern that they and their families often face significant additional financial costs because of cancer, including travel costs to access treatment and care; recognises the vital work of the NHS and charities supporting children and young people with cancer; and calls on the Minister of Health to work collaboratively with partners to support children and young people with cancer and their families, so no one faces the challenges of cancer alone.
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