Cancer: Health Services
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who he plans to consult on the National Cancer Plan.
Answered by Karin Smyth
The Department launched the call for evidence for the National Cancer Plan on 4 February 2025. Individuals, professionals and organisations are invited to share their views on our new online platform on how we can improve cancer care and outcomes. The platform is available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/shaping-the-national-cancer-plan
The National Cancer Plan will have patients at its heart, and we are committed to working closely with partners and patient groups to shape our long-term vision for cancer. Alongside the call for evidence, we will consult with partners and patient groups to get their views and priorities, and we will keep them updated throughout this process.
Research is a key focus of the National Cancer Plan, which will continue to maximise the access to and the impact of clinical trials in diagnostics and treatments, building on the success of projects such as the NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. The plan will also consider the ways that we can accelerate the uptake of innovative, life-saving treatments so all NHS patients can benefit. We will work closely with partners including the National Institute for Health and Care Research on this.
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