That this House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to delay publication of the National Cancer Plan and associated NHS Workforce Plan; notes that recent research, reported in The Lancet, has warned that further delays could cost lives and worsen outcomes for patients; recognises that timely diagnosis, access to treatment, and sufficient specialist staff are critical to improving survival rates; further notes that the postponement of the NHS workforce plan, including measures to recruit oncologists, radiologists and specialist nurses, risks compounding the crisis; believes that people living with cancer deserve urgent action, not further delay; and calls on the Government to publish the National Cancer Plan and NHS workforce plan without further postponement.
Signatories (32)
- Helen Maguire Sponsor
- Cameron Thomas
- Charlotte Cane
- Steff Aquarone
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Jim Shannon
- Andrew George
- Sarah Dyke
- Claire Young
- Pippa Heylings
- David Chadwick
- Jamie Stone
- Clive Jones
- James McMurdock
- Wera Hobhouse
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Liz Jarvis
- Alex Brewer
- Vikki Slade
- Mr Will Forster
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Carla Denyer
- Siân Berry
- Ian Roome
- Zöe Franklin
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Shockat Adam
- Adrian Ramsay
- Helen Morgan
- Christine Jardine
- Dr Al Pinkerton