“The successful implementation of this plan will mean that 3 in every 4 people diagnosed in 2035 will be cancer-free or living well with cancer after 5 years”
The National Cancer Plan 4th February 2026
“People want care that reflects their holistic needs – and their whole identity”
The National Cancer Plan 4th February 2026
“For too many of us a cancer diagnosis has meant giving up the things we love; the things that give us our sense of identity and purpose; the things that connect us to others and a community. People told us it was about maintaining quality of life and so we will help people to stay in or get back to work, to enjoy hobbies again, to lead life with cancer not have cancer lead their life”
Minister: Ashley Dalton MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention February 2026
This national virtual conference takes a practical approach to improving practice and outcomes for those living with and beyond cancer, moving from surviving to thriving. Through national updates and practical case studies the conference aims to support you to deliver on the priorities outlined in the February 2026 National Cancer Plan and develop effective personalised cancer plans, support and services. The conference will also explore how we meet the unmet needs of people living with and beyond cancer, and ensuring every person with cancer will have access to relevant elements of a personalised care approach. The conference will provide a practical guide to delivering the national ambition to ensure every patient receives a personalised cancer plan and end of treatment summary
“For the first time, every patient will get a Personalised Cancer Plan that looks beyond just treatment and diagnosis to cover the full impact of cancer on their life - from anxiety and fatigue to diet and returning to work. They will also receive an end-of-treatment summary to end the cliff edge many face when chemotherapy or surgery finishes - giving them clear guidance on warning signs, who to call with concerns, and where to find ongoing support like physiotherapy, counselling or local cancer groups. Even after successful treatment, some patients find themselves unable to return to the lives they had before diagnosis. The psychological toll of cancer can be devastating and long-lasting - with anxiety, depression and trauma persisting long after physical recovery. The Personalised Cancer Plan ensures patients receive the mental health support they need to rebuild their lives. Rolling out this year, the new approach recognises that cancer can affect every part of a patient’s life and that care doesn’t stop when treatment ends”
Department of Health and Social Care February 2026
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve services for people living with and beyond cancer
Learn from outstanding practice in the development of personalised care programmes and plans for cancer patients
Reflect on the perspectives of people living with and beyond cancer
Deliver the ambitions of the February 2026 National Cancer Plan
Improve quality of life outcomes for people living with and beyond cancer
Improving communication with patients
Reflect on the development of your own services towards a personalised care approach
Understand how to work with staff to move the focus from surviving to thriving
Identify key strategies for managing the consequences of cancer treatment
Develop your role in meeting the needs of those living with and beyond cancer
Self-assess and expand your skills in improving person centred and led follow up and smoother re-entry to care routes
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes