National Cancer Plan for England

The Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England are implementing the National Cancer Plan for England (published February 2026), which addresses cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and equity of access to innovative cancer therapies. The plan involves coordination with charities and the third sector and faces resource and infrastructure protection challenges. This is an active strategic health policy with ongoing parliamentary scrutiny.

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National Cancer Plan - equality impact assessment

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National Cancer Plan: equality impact assessment

The equality impact assessment accompanies the publication of the National Cancer Plan.

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First Special Report - Cancer Services: Government Response to the Committee’s Twelfth Report of 2021-22

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45th Report - Progress in improving cancer services and outcomes in England

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