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An ambitious vision of what cancer care should look like to help achieve rates comparable with the lowest in Europe will be set out in a new cancer plan published by the Labour Welsh Government and open to public consultation on the Welsh Government website.
This plan sets out the Welsh Government’s expectations of the NHS, working together with local government, the third sector and the public, with regard to what improvements should be delivered by 2016. The plan also identifies themes for action and will include a short document for the public what it can expect over the coming few years.
Commitments in the plan include:
• A requirement on every Health Board will to produce its own cancer delivery plan.
• Asking patients to rate their experience of the care they receive and acting on their feedback to improve the quality of care.
• Reducing the gap in the incidence of cancer between the most and least deprived communities.
• Publishing an annual report on the effectiveness of cancer services.
Alyn & Deeside AM Carl Sargeant said,
“Cancer remains a top priority for the Welsh Government. Although Wales has seen some of the most significant improvements in cancer survival in the UK during the last few years, the incidence of cancer is increasing. I welcome the consultation document as it sets out clear expectations of the NHS in Wales in tackling cancer up to 2016.

The consultation closes on 9th March 2012 and further details, including the consultation document, “Together Against Cancer: A Delivery Plan for NHS Wales” can be found on the Welsh Government’s website, www.wales.gov.uk.