Improvements in cancer care are benefitting some more than others England's cancer plan must amplify patient voices, address inequalities and improve support, ensuring person-centred care across pathways from diagnosis to survivorship, says Olli Potter

In @hsj.co.uk, our Policy & Public Affairs Manager, @ollipotter.bsky.social, discusses how amplifying the #patientvoice can drive improvement in #cancercare, drawing on the latest #NCPES results: bit.ly/HSJ-NCPES.

Family and carer involvement in cancer care continues to improve, national survey finds National survey reveals problems in accessing mental health care Results from the 2024 National Cancer Patient Experience Survey highlight sustained improvements in how cancer services involve patients’ family members and carers.

Key findings:

🟣 More families & carers involved in care decisions
🔵 94.6% always had privacy for test results
🟣 GP support during treatment at a 4-year high

Read more: bit.ly/NCPES25

#PickerInsights #NCPES #CancerCare #PatientExperience #PersonCentredCare #NHS #HealthcareResearch

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The NHS is looking for people 16 or over who've been diagnosed or treated for cancer within the last year to help test & improve materials for the #NationalCancerPatientExperienceSurvey. More details: bit.ly/NCPES24 @nhsenglandldn.bsky.social @nhsengland.bsky.social #NCPES