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Every cancer patient to receive personalised support plan
Summary
The government's National Cancer Plan, published today, will give every cancer patient a Personalised Cancer Plan and an end‑of‑treatment summary, and aims for a named neighbourhood care lead for every patient by 2035.
Content
Every cancer patient will be offered individual support under the government's National Cancer Plan published today. For the first time, patients will receive a Personalised Cancer Plan that covers more than diagnosis and treatment, addressing issues such as anxiety, fatigue, diet and returning to work. An end‑of‑treatment summary will be provided to explain warning signs, who to contact and where to find ongoing help. The plan also includes digital changes intended to connect patients to charities and services from diagnosis.
Key points:
- The National Cancer Plan will provide every patient with a Personalised Cancer Plan covering medical, psychological and practical needs.
- Patients will receive an end‑of‑treatment summary that lists warning signs, contact points and available support such as physiotherapy, counselling and local groups.
- The NHS App will be developed into a cancer care portal to book appointments, access records, view personalised plans and connect patients to charities at diagnosis.
- New standards for prehabilitation, rehabilitation and physical activity programmes will be introduced by 2028.
- The plan aims for every cancer patient to have a named neighbourhood care lead responsible for joining up post‑treatment care by 2035.
- The government pledged that three in four patients diagnosed from 2035 will be cancer‑free or living well after five years.
Summary:
The plan is intended to bring medical, practical and emotional support together and to reduce gaps patients often face after treatment. Rollout begins this year, with new standards due by 2028 and the goal of a named neighbourhood care lead for every patient by 2035. The NHS App will be updated to act as a digital portal and patients will be connected to charity support from diagnosis.
