Campaigning is all about influencing those who have the power to change things to make decisions that improve the lives of women with ovarian cancer.

Our influential campaigns, with the help of thousands of our campaigners, achieve real change in the policies of UK governments so they can make a lasting impact on the lives of women with ovarian cancer, and those yet to be diagnosed.

Catherine Hart, Target Ovarian Cancer CEO, marks World Cancer Day 2026 with campaigners Catherine and Reeta

How campaigning makes a difference

Diane, an ovarian cancer survivor from Norfolk, is on a mission to reduce the number of women being lost to the disease. She goes to extraordinary lengths to raise awareness of symptoms in her local community, but she wants to see change at national level too.

Discover how Diane persuaded her MP to become a Target Ovarian Cancer Champion, and how they have been working together ever since to drive change.

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Where we work

Target Ovarian Cancer works across the UK to support everyone affected by ovarian cancer. As health and social care are devolved, we work with governments and politicians in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Westminster.

England

We engage with MPs in Westminster to influence policy, raise awareness, and keep ovarian cancer high on the UK agenda.

Scotland

We work with MSPs in the Scottish Parliament to drive change, improve services, and champion those affected by ovarian cancer.

Northern Ireland

We collaborate with MLAs in the Assembly to influence decisions, improve care, and keep ovarian cancer at the forefront of action.

Wales

We engage with MSs in the Senedd to shape policy, secure better outcomes, and ensure ovarian cancer remains a priority.

Campaigning Toolkit

Whether you want to engage with your elected representative, raise awareness of ovarian cancer, or be active in your local community, find everything you need to start your campaigning journey here.

How do you want to demand change?

Campaigning Toolkit

Reeta standing outside 10 Downing Street - smiling and pointing at the door.

When I was going through chemo in 2023, I remember thinking Why me - how did I end up here? Fast forward to 2026 and I find myself asking the same questions - but this time, I’m on the steps of Downing Street, about to meet the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Of course - I wish I’d never been diagnosed with cancer.  But through that experience, and through campaigning with Target Ovarian Cancer, I’ve found a voice I didn’t ever know I had.

Reeta from Loughborough

The three members of Target Ovarian Cancer Policy and Campaigns team standing together outside.

Meet the team

Laura Craig Gray is our Campaigns Officer. She recruits and supports the work of volunteer campaigners throughout the UK and organises e-actions. Contact Laura on [email protected].

Rachel Downing is our Head of Policy and External Affairs.

Jess Potter is our Public Affairs Manager. Contact Jess on [email protected].