The man fighting to help the families of seriously ill children

The man fighting to help the families of seriously ill children

Author: The Times August 31, 2026 Duration: 33:54

When Ceri Menai-Davis’ five year old son Hugh was diagnosed with cancer, his whole family’s life was transformed. The emotional toll was unimaginable, but alongside that came myriad other hidden costs, and he soon found there was no support available. So why does the UK not help families going through this most devastating moment? And could a new law, championed by Ceri, change that?


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You can find more information and support Ceri’s work here: https://www.hughslaw.uk/ 


Guest: Ceri Menai-Davis, co-founder and director of policy, It’s Never You.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Harry Stott.

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Photo: Ceri Menai-Davis.

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