East Yorkshire residents’ views wanted on cancer services in this area

East Yorkshire residents are being invited to share their views to help to develop a 10-year cancer plan for the region by completing a short survey.

The national 10-year cancer plan has been published on Wednesday, February 4, following the publication of the 10-year health plan for England in July last year, which sets out fundamental reform of the NHS through transformational change to ensure its sustainability in the future.

In support of this national reform, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance and partners are working to develop a 10-year plan for cancer in Humber and North Yorkshire, one that supports the ambitions of the national cancer plan and provides a tailored approach to reflect our region's diverse geography and communities. The Cancer Alliance is asking people to complete a 10-minute online survey to share their views on a wide range of topics and issues affecting cancer patients and cancer services in Humber and North Yorkshire, to help to build cancer services for the future. The Cancer Alliance wants to hear from:

•current and past cancer patients, and carers

•people working in cancer services

•people working in non cancer-specific healthcare services

•general public

The insight gathered via this survey, along with the contents of the national cancer plan, will inform the development of the Humber and North Yorkshire plan for cancer.

Go to humbernorthyorkshire.engage-360.co.uk/surveys/192 to fill in the short survey.

Lucy Turner, Managing Director, Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance, said: “We want to work with our staff, our patients and our communities to shape a 10-year cancer plan that reflects their experiences, challenges and hopes for the future. By sharing your views, you can help us build cancer services that truly meet the needs of our communities and make a lasting difference for people affected by cancer. "Every story and every experience counts, so please take 10 minutes to complete the online survey. We know that cancer touches so many lives across Humber and North Yorkshire, and we want to make sure every voice is heard as we shape the future of cancer care in our region." For more information about the development of the 10-year cancer plan this area visit hnycanceralliance.org.uk/cancerplan.