CJ Ledger

Mum, wife, work @macmillancancer 💚 volunteer Scout 💜 (currently Deputy UK Chief Volunteer @scouts) | my own views | she/her

[CJ Ledger @CJLedger]

@kmscoutband @scouts @ScoutsUKCC @GLSWScouts Lovely to see (and hear) you today. It was a different soundtrack to our UK Leadership Team meeting this morning.

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

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[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

Now’s your chance to shape the future of NHS cancer care!

The UK Govt has launched its biggest-ever conversation on the NHS, and they need your voice. If cancer has impacted you, share your story to help improve care.

Tap the link below to take part:

https://t.co/odme1Yp6kS

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

The Darzi Review provides a stark assessment of the NHS in England. It found that the NHS is in critical condition, with widespread issues impacting patient care.

The UK Government commissioned this review to inform a 10-year health plan to be published next year.

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[Gemma Peters @gemmapeters]

This confirms what we have been sounding the alarm on for years: cancer care is broken.

But better is possible and the UK government must now use this to kickstart a revolution in cancer care.

The 10-Year Health Plan is a critical moment to set out radical change.

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

This is wonderful news.

We know how hard a cancer journey can be, it’s important we celebrate these moments when we can.

We’re here to support everyone through cancer. If you need to talk, call our Support Line, open every day from 8am – 8pm on 0808 808 00 00. 💚

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Explorer and presenter Dwayne Fields has been named as the UK's chief scout.

He spoke to #BBCBreakfast

https://t.co/myPSkTuQy5

[Good Morning Britain @GMB]

Explorer Dwayne Fields has been announced as the new Chief Scout, taking over from Bear Grylls who resigned after 15 years.

Dwayne is the first Black British person to reach the North Pole.

[CJ Ledger @CJLedger]

Welcome Dwayne! Absolutely delighted that you’ll be our new Chief Scout.

[Scouts @scouts]

We’re excited to announce @DwayneFields, adventurer and TV presenter, as the UK’s new Chief Scout. He's been appointed to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers. Read more at: https://t.co/bBc0ZgjikQ

[CJ Ledger @CJLedger]

@djnev Sending a huge hug and lots of love. Give me a shout if you want to chat, or catch up x

[CJ Ledger @CJLedger]

Delighted that the UK will be hosts to the next @worldscouting conference in 2027. Our bid team have done a wonderful job, now the hard work really starts as we look to bring members organisations together who represent the 57 million Scouts around the world.

[Scouts @scouts]

We’re delighted that UK Scouts has won the bid to host the 2027 World Scout Conference in London. The news was announced today in Cairo, at the current conference. It will bring together delegates from 176 Member Organizations. Follow the link to read more https://t.co/DKFz1MxHg9

[Macmillan Cancer Support @macmillancancer]

We were able to support 2.3 million people affected by cancer last year. That’s 250,000 more people than in 2022.

To all of our supporters, thank you so much! 💚

[CJ Ledger @CJLedger]

I have been horrified at the unrest and violence taking place across towns and cities. As a Scout, we bring people and communities together. We choose hope not hate.

Yousif Eltom, UK Lead Volunteer for Growth & Race Equity, & I have written this blog:

https://t.co/myLI7429lw

[Simon Carter @Scoutsscarter]

Never underestimate the ripple of the opportunities Scouting offers. Good Luck to Kieran Bird who is swimming in the Men’s 400m Freestyle this morning in Paris - 11.08am UK time 🏊‍♂️

Kieran was spotted by the local Swim Club at a @scouts swimming gala
https://t.co/Yt8A6SUbpB

[Abena Oppong-Asare MP @abenaopp]

Young people need Scouts, but so do Adults! 🌟

Discover the amazing benefits of getting involved with @scouts - from developing new skills to making lasting friendships and giving back to the community.

Find out more about volunteering here: https://t.co/Qt3jkndsmz

#JoinScouts

[Gemma Peters @gemmapeters]

Congratulations to our new Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. The new government has an opportunity to fix our broken cancer care system and transform people's experience of living with cancer.

Time is ticking: we need to see concrete action that brings waiting lists down, and work starting to deliver a funded, long-term, cross-government strategy that reimagines how we treat people with cancer.

At @macmillancancer, we’re ready to work with the new government to ensure everyone living with cancer in the UK receives the best care in the world.

[CJ Ledger @CJLedger]

@mpaiton @andrewjthorp @scouts They had various iterations of the headline throughout the piece

[Scouts @scouts]

We’d love to welcome more young people into Scouts but we need more adult volunteers to create new places. Our waiting lists for young people to join are at record high, at over 107,000 nationally. @CJLedger, Deputy UK Chief Volunteer, explains: https://t.co/J5RhlG8660

[CJ Ledger @CJLedger]

@djnev Are you there tonight? Have a wonderful time. We loved the first preview show earlier this month. Tonight should also be very special

[Gemma Peters @gemmapeters]

Thousands of small and mighty charities providing vital support for people with cancer all over the UK. Proud to work alongside many, but many more need support, especially at the moment👇