Judith poses with pink earlier this week at in Parliament to support 'wear it pink' and raise awareness of breast cancer
Judith added a splash of pink to her usual Westminster attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s “Wear it Pink” fundraiser, while the government announced plans for a pilot scheme to streamline the breast cancer screening process.
Judith is calling for her constituents in Bradford South to join her, as well as thousands of others across the UK, to support Breast Cancer Now and by wearing it pink all through October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Wear it Pink Day took place on Friday 18 October to raise vital funds for world-class breast cancer research and life-changing support.
To date, over £41 million has been raised towards Breast Cancer Now’s important work – however, uptake of breast cancer screening in Bradford remains low. Data from Healthwatch Bradford shows that only 51% of women attended breast screening in Bradford District and Craven in 2022 – a decrease of 5% compared to the year before. The national standard for breast screening uptake is 70%.
This week, Health Minister Karin Smyth MP announced a pilot that will see 111 online directly referring women with a worrying lump to a breast clinic so that patients see specialists faster.
“This means faster diagnosis for cancer patients and more GP appointments freed up, which is better for patients and GPs.”
Anyone can take part in wear it pink, whether at school, work or at home through October. With every penny raised, fundraisers across the UK will be helping the charity achieve its vision that by 2050 everyone diagnosed with breast cancer lives and is supported to live well.
Judith said:
“Every 10 minutes, someone in the UK hears the words “you have breast cancer”.
Each year, around 11,500 women and 85 men lose their lives to the disease – that’s 32 people every day.”
“Wear It Pink is great way for people to come together with friends and family to have fun whilst raising awareness of breast cancer and supporting Breast Cancer Now’s world-class research and life-changing support.
Breast cancer affects so many people in Bradford – and is the most common cancer in Yorkshire, so I hope that everybody will get involved this October and do their bit to support this cause, whether making a donation, or just encouraging people to make sure they get screened.
Early detection is key to making sure people with breast cancer get the best outcomes to continue living well.”
Claire Rowney, chief executive at Breast Cancer Now, said:
“We are so excited to see wear it pink return to Westminster.”
“We hope that by wearing pink, Members of Parliament will encourage their constituents to also wear it pink in their homes, schools or workplaces and help us to increase knowledge of breast cancer and continue to deliver life-changing research and support.”
To take part in wear it pink this October, please visit wearitpink.org for further details and fundraising ideas.
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