Blood Cancer: Health Services
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the National Cancer Plan with include consultation with blood cancer (a) consultant haematologists, (b) clinical nurse specialists and (c) other staff.
Answered by Ashley Dalton
The Government recognises that a cancer-specific approach is needed to meet the challenges in cancer care, and the value in wide-ranging and meaningful engagement and consultation, including with blood cancer professionals and staff, whilst developing the National Cancer Plan.
Alongside the Call for Evidence launched on 4 February, our engagement has included a wide range of cancer partners, including charities, patient representative bodies, and a clinical advisory group that involves specialists from across cancer specialties, including haematology, to advise on development of the plan.
The Call for Evidence closed on 29 April 2025, and to date has received over 11,000 responses, including many from professionals.
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