Public Affairs Manager for Cancer Research UK in Northern Ireland. Views are my own.
Joined December 2014
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Barbara Roulston retweeted
Talking #LongerBetterLives and unacceptable cancer waits with First Minister @little_pengelly at @duponline conference. We've valued the DUP and cross party support on this issue. Less than a third of people in NI begin cancer treatment within 62 days of GP referral.
Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK. We celebrate alongside our campaigners and partners, who have championed this legislation since it was announced over two years ago. It's a major milestone in our mission to beat cancer.
The Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law today, helping to create Northern Ireland’s first ever smokefree generation. This law is a significant step forward towards protecting future generations from the harms of smoking.
#SmokefreeGeneration Learn more: cruk.org/smokefreegen
Barbara Roulston retweeted
It's encouraging to hear @mikenesbittni talk about the importance of tackling #obesity inequalities in NI at a conference on addressing obesity using whole systems. Obesity is the second biggest cause of cancer and the inequalities gap in NI is widening. #NI_WSALearningEvent
ALT Health Minister Mike Nesbitt addressing the Addressing Obesity Whole Systems Approaches conference
Barbara Roulston retweeted
We are very grateful to @RobinSwann_MP for his support during the passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. We look forward to the Bill receiving Royal Assent this week.
Barbara Roulston retweeted
Around 20,000 people in Northern Ireland won’t start treatment on time over the next five years unless emergency action is taken to protect patients. The Northern Ireland Executive must now develop an emergency stabilisation plan, prioritising patients at the highest risk. bit.ly/3NDvfCr
Our No Time To Wait report sets out why we need to see immediate action to protect patient safety by reducing the backlog of people still waiting for diagnosis and treatment. Link to the report in the comment below 👇
@niexecutive
Have you got 10 minutes to take our short survey and tell us about your experiences and views on cancer care in Northern Ireland? Your feedback will help shape Cancer Research UK’s manifesto recommendations for the next Assembly term. Take the survey here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
Your voice matters: Cancer Research UK wants to hear from the public and people affected by cancer in NI to help shape their plans to prevent cancer and to help people reduce their risk of cancer. Share your honest opinions and views in link below .
cancerresearchuk.org/get-inv…
Good engagement at the @uuponline party conference today. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and listened to @CRUK_Policy calls for more investment in cancer research, the need to introduce lung screening in NI and the urgent need to tackle the unacceptable cancer waiting times.
The @CRUK_Policy stand is all set up for a busy day today at #UUP25. Great opportunity to talk to @uuponline about the importance of cancer research for patients in NI, the need for more focus on preventing cancer and urgently tackling cancer waiting times.
The @CRUK_Policy stand is all set up for a busy day tomorrow at #UUP25. Great opportunity to talk about the importance of cancer research for patients in NI, the need for more focus on preventing cancer and urgently tackling cancer waiting times. Come and chat with us.
Barbara Roulston retweeted
Important discussion on prevention at NI Non Communicable Diseases Alliance fringe at #SDLP25. Honoured to be on the panel with @SineadMcL4Foyle and @ColinSDLP and @BHFNI discussing the importance of alcohol pricing, tackling obesity and cutting smoking to improve health.
ALT A woman stands gesturing towards four seated people. Liz Morrison sits between SDLP politicians Colin McGrath and Sinéad McLaughlin
Barbara Roulston retweeted
#SDLP25 was buzzing today. Great conversations with politicians on the @CRUK_Policy stand about dire cancer waiting times, the importance of cancer research and the need for alcohol minimum unit pricing here. Thanks to all who stopped to chat.
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Cancer clinical trials save lives and boost the economy – but setting them up is still far too slow.
✒️Read our opinion piece in the BMJ : bit.ly/41mU8Gx
⬇️ Our latest report outlines key actions to accelerate trial set-up in the UK: bit.ly/4oikP9e 1/4
Barbara Roulston retweeted
Our new economic analysis shows that the UK loses £10.3bn every year due to lives cut short by cancer - more than any other major health condition. Read more 👇 news.cancerresearchuk.org/20…
Barbara Roulston retweeted
Great meeting, terrible selfie! Thanks so much @DannyDonnelly1 for taking time to talk all things cancer and @CRUK_Policy concerns with @BERoulston and myself.
ALT A selfie photo of Danny Donnelly between Barbara Roulston and Liz Morrison. All three are smiling at the camera.
Bowel screening can be a powerful tool to help beat cancer. Northern Ireland’s bowel screening programme can spot possible signs of cancer before they’re noticeable.
So when you’ve invited, don’t ignore it. Screening saves lives. Learn More cruk.ink/40XGhpa
Barbara Roulston retweeted
Today marks the start of our new campaign in Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening, with @HSC_NI.
Screening saves lives – so if you’re invited, don’t ignore it.
Find out more: cruk.ink/413yI05
Barbara Roulston retweeted
Great to meet new Health Committee Chair @mcguigan_philip today, less than a week into his new role. Great to discuss #cancer priorities. Thanks to Philip for speaking so passionately in favour of the Tobacco & Vapes LCM - a momentous start to the job!
Northern Ireland has today taken a massive step towards a #SmokefreeUK.
We’re thrilled that MLAs have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its LCM. This bill could help prevent future generations from ever starting to smoke, the biggest cause of cancer in N.Ireland .
