Aims of the trust
- To raise awareness of the disease among the general public and health professionals.
- To fund research.
- To encourage appropriate palliative care.
What the trust does
- We have given support funding for four years for a research manager at
King's College Dental School, London, studying oral cancer in the under 45s.
- We distribute information and advise individuals and organisations on oral
cancer, without charge.
- We collaborate with newspapers and magazines to increase public awareness
of the disease.
- We work with health professionals to encourage sharing of best practice.
- We give help with direct patient support.
- In 2000, the Trust was instrumental in forming "The Scottish Oral
Cancer Action Group".
- Download a PDF copy of the Trust's Progress Report (November 2006)
How can you help?
- By fund-raising.
- By increasing awareness.
We hope that you will feel able to support The Ben Walton Trust - recognised
Scottish Charity SCO 24990.
