Oracle Cancer Trust is an independent UK charity focused on raising awareness, improving outcomes and funding vital research into Head and Neck cancers. Head and Neck Cancers are the 4th most common in men and the 8th overall in the UK. They are one of the most challenging and growing cancer types and Oracle’s work aims to ensure that the medical community, patients and families get as much support as possible to beat the odds. The good news is that when diagnosed very early many Head and Neck cancers can be successfully treated and patients have a great chance of survival and quality of life outcome (80-90%). However, lack of awareness, socioeconomic barriers and deprivation are all contributing to delayed diagnosis. COVID-19 has widened these gaps even further and the NHS is struggling to respond, leaving many communities behind. Oracle is actively engaging with key Head and Neck cancer centres and researchers across the UK to understand how best to tackle these inequalities and there are some very tangible projects that are simply not happening due to lack of available funding. If you are interested in learning more or want to help in any way, please get in touch. www.oraclecancertrust.org