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.
In response to: National Cancer Plan for England (easy read)
In response to: National Cancer Plan for England
Details the government’s plan to transform cancer care and outcomes in England by 2035.
This is the government's plan to make cancer care better for people in England by 2035.
In response to: National Cancer Plan: equality impact assessment
The equality impact assessment accompanies the publication of the National Cancer Plan.
A Bill to set a target for the number of glioblastoma patients who take part in clinical trials each year; to require training for medical oncologists to include training relating to brain cancers; to
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to lay before Parliament an annual report on the allocation of research funding into cancers with the lowest survival rates in the UK, including lung, liver, b
Plans to reduce smoking in England, with the aim of creating a smoke-free generation.
Second Reading 10:06:00 Moved by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff: That the Bill be now read a second time. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (CB): My Lords, I declare my interests as listed in the register. There are two certainties about life: …
First Reading 15:37:00 A Bill to make provision for clinical commissioning groups to ensure that persons in their area have access to specialist and generalist palliative care and appropriate support services; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by …
First Reading 11:38:00 A Bill to make provision for equitable access to palliative care services; for advancing education, training and research in palliative care; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff, read a first …
Third Reading 15:27:00 The Bill was read a third time. A privilege amendment was made and the Bill was passed and sent to the Commons.
Order of Commitment Discharged 15:06:00 Moved by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff: That the order of commitment be discharged. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (CB): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down for the Bill and that no …
Second Reading 12:20:00 Moved by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff: That the Bill be now read a second time. Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (CB): My Lords, I declare my interests as palliative care lead for Wales, chair of the National Council …
First Reading 15:28:00 A Bill to make provision for equitable access to palliative care services; for advancing education, training and research into palliative care; and for connected purposes. The Bill was introduced by the Countess of Mar (on behalf of …
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