Policy paper

National Cancer Plan for England

Details the government’s plan to transform cancer care and outcomes in England by 2035.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England
• Published: 4 February 2026
• Last updated: 26 February 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

National Cancer Plan for England: delivering world class cancer care

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-6173-7, CP 1500

PDF, 1.81 MB, 90 pages

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Details

The National Cancer Plan sets out how we will improve cancer care so that 3 out of 4 people diagnosed with cancer survive for 5 years or more by 2035.

The plan has been shaped by an extensive call for evidence exercise, held from 4 February to 29 April 2025. The more than 11,000 responses received have played an essential role in developing the plan.

Published 4 February 2026

Last updated 26 February 2026 + show all updates

1. 26 February 2026

   Updated to include a revised PDF of 'The National Cancer Plan for England: delivering world class cancer care', with a correction slip explaining the changes since first publication. These changes have been made to the published PDF.

2. 4 February 2026

   First published.