Small Humans, Big Lives: Understanding the Real Impact of Childhood Cancer   Thursday 4th June 2026 Apex Grassmarket Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS   Event sponsored by:         Professor Bob Phillips is the Candlelighters Chair of Supportive Care Research for Children and Young People with Cancer, an Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Leeds Children’s Hospital and a member of Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group. He is a strong advocate for his patients, working to make treatment easier and supporting families through his research and charity work. Nobody deals with this emotive subject matter in the way that Bob does – his talk is not to be missed.   From a claim’s perspective, the presentation will offer candid and real-life insight of scenarios that our customers and their families are faced with when a child is diagnosed with cancer. From an underwriting perspective, we’ll gain insight into the later insurability of those diagnosed with cancer in childhood.         Fundraising   FOCUS will be arranging a raffle on the night in aid of Candlelighters, a charity that brings light and hope to families affected by childhood cancer in Yorkshire.   Our committee member Blair Dinwoodie will also be running the Great North 10k run on Sunday 5th July in aid of this fantastic charity. We’ll share details of his fundraising page soon!     Itinerary   Apex Grassmarket Hotel Apex Suite Edinburgh, EH1 2HS   17:30 – 18.00 Welcome drinks – sponsored by Aviva 18:00 – 19:00 Presentation 19:00 – 22:00 Food and raffle (Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements as we need to advise the hotel beforehand as this cannot be changed on the night)     How to join us   Email Jane Lyle ( jane.lyle@royallondon.com ) to confirm your booking. Please do so before Mon 25th May and include the number of people attending, their names and if they have any specific dietary requirements.   The cost of the event is £80.00 per person. However, we are currently running an early bird offer of offering £65.00 per person, if you book a place before 15th May 2026.   Payment by BACs   Bank: Royal Bank of Scotland Sort Code: 83 06 08 Account No: 21422846 Account name: Forum of Claims and Underwriting (Scotland)     We hope to see as many of you as possible.   Paul Washbourne FOCUS Chairperson