Have Your Say: 10-Year Cancer Plan for Humber and North Yorkshire
Residents across the Humber and North Yorkshire are being invited to share their views on a new 10-year cancer plan that aims to transform diagnosis, treatment, and survival rates.
The consultation, launched by the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, seeks input from patients, carers, and the wider public on priorities for cancer services over the next decade.
The Plan's Ambitions
The national cancer plan aims to:
- Save 320,000 more lives over the next decade through earlier diagnosis
- Reduce waiting times for diagnosis from referral to first treatment
- Improve screening uptake, particularly in disadvantaged communities
- Expand access to the latest cancer treatments and clinical trials
- Enhance support for people living with and beyond cancer
Local Context
Cancer outcomes in the Humber region lag behind the national average in several key areas. The plan addresses specific local challenges including:
- Lower screening uptake in Hull compared to national targets
- Longer waiting times for some cancer pathways
- Limited access to clinical trials outside major centres
- Gaps in psychological support for cancer patients
How to Have Your Say
Public consultation events are being held across the region throughout February and March. Online submissions can be made through the Health and Care Partnership website until 31 March 2026.
Cancer services lead Dr Helen Barker said: "We want to hear from everyone — whether you've been affected by cancer personally, supported someone through treatment, or simply want better services for your community."